UV light and ultrasound show promise to decontaminate produce
Ultraviolet light (UV) and Ultrasound (US) can reduce four bacteria types on strawberries and lettuce, according to a study.
Archives for September 24, 2013
Roka Biosciences system taken up by US Department of Defense
Roka Bioscience’s system to detect foodborne pathogens and environmental samples has been adopted by the Department of Defense (DoD) Food Analysis and Diagnostic Laboratory (FADL).
Anuga Special
Meat centre stage at world's largest trade fair
With the worldwide consumption of meat growing, the international meat trade will be travelling to Germany next month to take part in one of the world’s largest food trade fairs.
Wasted cassava stem starch could help feed 30 million
Utilising wasted cassava stem starch could provide food for an extra 30 million people without using additional arable land, researchers say.
Think you know your celiac consumer? Think again… value for money is their top priority
Celiac consumers care first and foremost about value for money; significantly ahead of sensory properties like taste and texture, finds new Leatherhead research.
Nebraska Cold Storage faces $130,000 fine for ammonia exposure
Nebraska Cold Storage has been hit with 14 safety warnings and faces more than $130,000 in fines after violations including ammonia exposure.
Infographic: The facts behind low calorie sweetener consumption
Sweeteners are widely used to replace sugar in diet and low calorie products within the food and beverage industry. However, many consumers are still worried about these ingredients. So, what are the facts behind low calorie sweeteners?
Love for organic, or hate of conventional: What drives consumer choice?
As consumer demand for local and organic products grow, new research asks whether it a love for these characteristics or a hate for 'conventional' food is driving purchases.
Bitter sweet: Rising dark chocolate consumption drives up price
Rising dark chocolate consumption is driving up prices, according to data from Euromonitor International, with China, Switzerland and the US having the highest retail value.
Dispatches from Pack Expo
Food Safety Summit fosters industry collaboration
The Food Safety Summit Resource Center at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2013 offers attendees a chance to tap into a range of food safety tools, and share knowledge with peers.
Leatherhead opens new research lab
Leatherhead Food Research (LFR) has opened its new Chemistry Research Laboratory dedicated to a wide range of food testing services.
Leatherhead brings chemistry facilities into one lab
Leatherhead Food Research has brought all its chemistry facilities into one laboratory which it officially opened last week.
Ulster man highlights cattle rustling problem
A Northern Irish assemblyman has called for ministerial and police action to tackle endemic cattle rustling in the Province, with almost 9,000 head reported missing or stolen over the past three years.
Seward paddle blender used in research on sampling method variance
Seward’s Stomacher 400 Circulator has been used in an evaluation of international sampling methods for the microbiological analysis of broiler carcasses after immersion chilling.