Gene breakthrough could produce extra sweet tomatoes
Israeli and American scientists have developed a sweet and plentiful variety of tomato, which may cater to consumer demand for natural products.
Archives for April 6, 2010
EPIC study finds ‘weak’ link for fruit and veg against cancer
The potential of fruit and vegetables to reduce the risk of cancer is only “very weak”, say the results of a study with half a million Europeans.
Natural antimicrobial-treated MAPs extend poultry shelf-life
A combined chitosan and thyme treatment with modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) can extend the shelf-life of ready-to-cook poultry products, according to new research.
GM-derived lipase set for approval in Australia, NZ
DSM’s lipase enzyme from GM Aspergillus niger is set to be approved by Food Standards Australia and New Zealand, opening up opportunities for bakers to use it as a processing aid.
Food retail prices stubbornly resist the recession
New data has revealed that food price inflation remains a reality despite the global recession and the spike in prices that preceded it.
Food innovation driven by vertical integration and networks
The more food companies work with different levels of the food supply chain and network with external partners, the more innovative they are likely to be, a study of the Danish food industry has found.