Sterilisation method sucks life out of bugs
Scientists have developed a new sterilisation method for fruit and vegetables that literally sucks the life out of bugs.
Archives for July 5, 2006
Bright future for Chinese cheese
China's biggest domestic cheese producer, Bright Dairy, has invested in a new production line for sliced cheese to increase its profits from this growing, niche market.
UK food industry responds to food marketing proposals
A coalition of UK food, soft drink and advertising industries have signed and submitted a response to Ofcom's consultation on food marketing to children.
Premier Foods bolstered by strong branded sales
UK manufacturer Premier Foods has said it expects to deliver strong half-year profits as sales of household names Branston and Ambrosia perk up and the newly acquired Quorn brand enjoys a double-digit rise in demand.
Survey suggests a quarter of food cos are missing the health boat
The health and wellness trend in foods has moved well beyond the niche sector to become a major driving force in mainstream foods, according to Chr Hanson, but a recent survey showed that a quarter of companies are missing out for want of a strategy.
Scientists to probe food's nano-structure to optimise ingredients
Scientists in Australia are "dragging food science into the 21st century" by using neutrons to probe the molecular structure of food and ingredients, and changes that occur during processing.
CP Kelco uncovers secrets of mouthfeel
CP Kelco claims to have developed new data that sheds more light on how 'mouthfeel' is developed in beverages.
Online database collects food hygiene guides across EU
The European Commission has launched an online database and a journal to help regulators and processors share information on the EU's new hygiene regulations as they are applied across the bloc.
Bonduelle buys Unilever's frozen foods unit
Unilever has announced the sale of its remaining Spanish frozen foods brands to French food group Bonduelle.
IFT tackles global food regulations
The globalisation of the food industry is driving the harmonisation of ingredient regulations, though its still a jungle out there, as IFT conference delegates learnt last week.
Top poultry processors faulted for high Salmonella rates
A consumer advocacy group has released the names of poultry processors whose plants failed federal standards for Salmonella, faulting the industry and regulators for not doing enough to reduce the foodborne pathogen.