Glanbia considers sale of Dairy Ireland to co-op owners
Glanbia is in talks about selling off its Dairy Ireland operations and other businesses to its majority shareholder Glanbia Co-operative Society Ltd.
Archives for March 10, 2010
Spider and snake enzymes could deliver healthy food
Danisco is starting a new four-year research project to investigate potential uses of enzymes produced by spiders, snakes and carnivorous plants as processing aids for food and other industrial uses.
New control panel ensures hygienic operation, says Bilwinco
A new touch screen control panel (HMI) ensures easy and hygienic operation of multihead weighers for the handling of wet food products including fresh, frozen and prepared meat products as well as ready meals, claims Bilwinco.
Edible films beat normal systems as flavour encapsulation
An edible film composed of fat and iota- carrageenans may outperform traditional fat-based carriers for flavours, says fundamental new research from France.
Natural preservative tackles fruit juice spoilage
Purac is launching a new natural preservative for fruit and juice-based beverages, which is said to counter the spore-forming spoiler Alicyclobacillus.
Frutarom captures flavour of quintessential English strawberry
Frutarom has developed a new strawberry flavour that is said to be closer to the natural profile of the real fruit, by identifying a berry that has precisely the organoleptic properties required.