Dispatches from IFT 2012 Vegas
Food technologists launch campaign tackling consumer prejudice
Grocery stores would be full of empty shelves, rotten fruit, insect-infested grain and spoiled meat if food science as we know it did not exist.
Archives for June 26, 2012
Europe must maintain disease vigilance, say experts
Europe should not become complacent about the risks of animal- and food-borne diseases, animal health experts have warned.
EU regulations must stimulate innovation, says CAOBISCO
Regulation from the EU should encourage, not hinder innovation from the confectionery industry, according to the Association of Chocolate, Biscuit and Confectionery Industries (CAOBISCO).
BPA effects can last for four generations, says study
Exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) during gestation led to mixed effects on the development of the brain linked to social behaviour patterns in mice spanning four generations, according to a study.
New trials show enzyme to cut acrylamide in fries by half: Novozymes
Novozymes has announced new third party data to show that its acrylamide reducing enzyme technology is effective in the industrial production of French fries with up to 50% less acrylamide.
Dispatches from IFT Las Vegas
‘Claim free’ trend may lie around the corner
A ‘claim free’ trend may be set to emerge, with consumers becoming blind to complicated labels and pack assertions they may clamour for simple, natural ingredients they can understand without explanation.
Machines help food industry meet product quality targets - Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific has unveiled a range of machines that it claims will address food industry concerns over weighing and product contamination issues.
Scottish producers stress need for CAP reform
Scottish red meat bosses and politicians are pushing for vital CAP reforms that deliver a much-needed boost to livestock numbers in Scotland, in order to meet unprecedented global demand for its products.
FoodNavigator's IFT round-up: Day one
The FoodNavigator team discusses highlights and observations from day one of the show in Las Vegas.