Could pecans be the next big ‘better for you’ ingredient in snacking?
Pecans could become a mainstay ingredient across the bakery and snacks industry as consumers look for more versatility in their products, says the Center for Pecan Innovation.
Archives for October 1, 2015
PCA officials sentenced to prison
Two former Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) employees have been jailed for their roles in a 2009 Salmonella outbreak from peanut products.
Quorn snapped up by Filipino company for £550M
Quorn Foods has been sold to Filipino branded consumer goods company Monde Nissin for £550M, ending months of speculation.
Europe increases pressure on Thailand over illegal fishing: 'Yellow card' update
The European Union (EU) will make a decision on whether to ban fish imports from Thailand by December, while the EU gave out ‘yellow cards’ for illegal fishing to Comoros and Taiwan.
More than half of EU countries set to opt out of GM
Sixteen countries have requested to opt out of GM cultivation in Europe – but while the Commission says the opt-out clause is necessary for such a complex issue, campaigners are calling it ‘Kafkaesque’ and one scientist warns Europe is walking 'an...
New enzyme means lower costs and resources for sweetener production, claims Novozymes
Danish enzymes and ingredients giant Novozymes has said its new enzyme solution means conversion of starch in to sweeteners can be done for lower costs and with fewer raw materials and energy inputs.
Danish packaging firm clinches European takeover
Sealed Air Corporation has agreed to sell its European food trays business, which makes trays for fresh meat, salad, fruit and foodservice customers to Denmark-based packaging solutions provider Faerch Plast.
Sample6 app enables food safety on the move
Sample6 has launched an application to help food companies equip their staff with safety testing data anywhere in the facility.
Consortium aims to ensure freeze-drying tech not left in the cold
A consortium has been created by Purdue University to improve freeze-drying technology.