bioMérieux launches automated test for rapid enumeration of total flora in food
bioMérieux has launched an automated test which it claims enumerates total flora in food products and environmental samples in 24 hours.
Archives for April 17, 2013
FSA agrees to external review into horse meat scandal
The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has agreed to an external review in response to the adulteration of processed beef products with horse and pig meat and DNA.
Study: Obesity in pre-schoolers not related to physical activity
Overweight and obesity are not related to different levels of physical activity among pre-school children, according to new research published in PLoSOne.
Pilgrim’s Pride Corp. faces fines after worker fatality
Pilgrim’s Pride Corp. has been cited with almost $60,000 in proposed penalties after a worker fatality and other violations at its plant in Georgia.
French food industry could lose 5,000 jobs this year, warns trade association
French food industry trade association ANIA has warned that the coming months could see up to 5,000 job losses in food sector.
Stealth sodium reduction? Consumers are attracted to low sodium claims on foods, says new analysis
Advertising sodium reduction claims on food labels may increase a consumer’s purchasing intentions, says a new study from Canada that contradicts the industry strategy of ‘stealth’ sodium reduction.
Western diet lifestyle may lead the way to an early grave: Study
Consumption of a 'Western-style' diet could reduce the likelihood of reaching old age in good health and may increase the chances of early mortality, according to new research.
Study highlights consumer reaction to carbon monoxide use in MAP
German consumers’ are willing to pay more for bright red coloured ground beef even when told it results from treatment with carbon monoxide in modified atmosphere packaging (CO-MAP), according to a study.