Plant extract combos boost shelf life of encapsulated oils
The shelf life of microencapsulated high oleic sunflower oil can be boosted by combining natural plant extracts like broccoli sprout, citrus and rosemary, new research suggests.
Archives for May 29, 2007
Novozymes looks to sway US biotech views
Novozymes has expanded its presence in the US, opening an office in Washington DC, the Danish biotechnology group announced this week.
UK injury rate highlights problems in worker safety
Despite the UK's efforts to improve worker safety in food and drink processing plants, the sector's injury rate remains twice that of the construction industry.
Cactus pear pads linked to lower diabetes risk
Prickly pear cactus pads, consumed regularly in Mexico, could reduce blood sugar rises after a meal by up to 50 per cent, suggests a new study that may have implications for diabetes management.
Ready-meals going local, says Datamonitor
Consumer interest in eating locally-sourced produce is encouraging food manufacturers to develop ready-meals made with ingredients sourced from the same region in which the product is sold, says analyst Datamonitor.
Novozymes centralises procurement to free R&D funds
Novozymes is centralising its procurement facility in a bid to ensure transparency and consistency, and make savings that it plans to plough into more research and development.
Hawaii to lead on tropical fruit research
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has opened a research center in Hawaii aimed at finding new ways to grow tropical crops sustainably.
Cows can make skimmed milk, say scientists
Cows could be bred to produce only skimmed milk within the next five years, researchers have said, offering a new way of meeting consumer demand for lower fat dairy.