Consumers to test black ice cream 'that changes the color of your tongue'
Rossi Ice Cream is trialing a Black Vanilla Ice Cream that tastes like vanilla, but is black in color, and changes the color of your tongue, this weekend.
Archives for July 26, 2016
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F Cubed pushes ahead with launch of pathogen detection tech
F Cubed will launch its pathogen detection technology initially to test surfaces in the next few months.
YouGov names Almarai as Saudi’s favourite brand
Local dairy major Almarai was named Saudi Arabia’s favourite brand in the YouGov 2016 Mid-year BestBrand rankings, alongside Emirates airline in the UAE and Facebook in Egypt.
MEP questions whether Italy and Spain are illegally bleaching seafood
An MEP has questioned whether Spain and Italy’s use of hydrogen peroxide to process some seafood such as squid is in breach of EU law by bleaching the food to make it seem fresher.
Soy-based protein could boost hunger for elderly & anorexic patients: Study
A new soy-based protein could boost appetite for hunger-suppressed patients, researchers have suggested.
Gulf multinationals commit to phase out trans fats by 2019
Several Gulf-based global food and beverage companies have have embraced a commitment to phase-out trans-fat in their Middle East products.
Qatar could see ‘sin tax’ once VAT is introduced
Qatar could see the introduction of “sin taxes” as the government seeks new ways to fund spending over the next three years, according to a ministerial report.
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Preventing false-positive results in your pathogen food safety program
Costly and tedious to follow up on, false-positive results in pathogen detection can be minimized with phages that reduce the occurrence of cross-reacting bacteria in pathogen tests.
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Parameters to assess performance of dPCR assays
Guidelines and performance parameters for acceptance and validation of digital polymerase chain reaction (dPCR) assays have been proposed.
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‘My biggest food safety challenge is effectively managing my environment’
To run a successful program, integrated, real-time data capture, reporting and action should be coupled to fast and comprehensive testing, according to Sample6.
Hard water can boost sweetness and cut costs: study
Using certain types of water could allow drinks manufacturers to cut back on sweeteners, according to a new study.
Preparation key to cutting calories and adopting healthier eating habits: Study
Impulse food purchases almost always leads to an unhealthy selection when compared to meals ordered an hour or more in advance, a series of studies have determined.
AIS claims Middle East’s biggest food plant after opening extension
One of the Middle East’s biggest food importers has unveiled the region’s largest production factory. The new Arab & India Spices plant in Ajman was built with an investment of AED350m (US$95m).
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PathoGenetix to launch low cost model of Resolution system at IAFP
PathoGenetix will introduce a low cost model of its pathogen detection machine at the International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) meeting next week.
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DNA Diagnostic’s Salmonella test backed by NordVal
DNA Diagnostic A/S’s test to detect Salmonella spp has been certified by NordVal International.
UK and US edging closer to lamb trade deal
UK politician George Eustice will announce today (27 July) that the Obama administration wants to relax import barriers on lamb, a move that could generate £35m for Britain’s economy.
Mazola signs UAE distribution deal as GCC consumption grows
Global cooking oil major Mazola is placing its focus on expanding even further into the Middle East’s growing non-retail sector by appointing Farm Fresh as its new distributor for food-service business in the UAE.
ConAgra cuts the fat with double divestment
US food company ConAgra has sold two of its subsidiaries, JM Swank and Spicetec Flavors & Seasonings, generating nearly $500m from the deals.