Q&A: Why checkweighing technology is key for the future
An expert at Switzerland-based food and pharma machinery producer Mettler Toledo weighs in on the role of advanced checkweighing technology and its uses for the future.
Archives for February 20, 2017
The Brexit effect on food safety regulations
The implications of the Brexit referendum have left many in the food industry uncertain of how future food safety assurance will be influenced. Simon Weaver, red24’s Product Risks Commercial Manager, examines the issues.
Three 3M assays receive NF Validation
3M Food Safety’s molecular detection assays for Listeria, Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella have been backed by NF Validation from AFNOR Certification.
Healthy reformulation, high protein foods and NPD strategies get €1.2m research boost
Pre-competitive industry research into fat reduction, high protein foods and new product development (NPD) strategies has been given a £1 million (€1.2m) boost in funding through the UK's research councils.
Norway meat labelling too weak says EU surveillance body
The Norwegian government must improve its labelling controls for meat products, foodstuffs containing meat and additives used in such products, the European Free Trade Area (EFTA) Surveillance Authority has claimed.
Six abattoirs planned for Anambra state in Nigeria
The governor of Ndi Anambra (Anambra state) in Nigeria has revealed plans to build abattoirs in six regions of the state.
Will acacia gum finally get the clean-label recognition it wants?
Acacia gum is 100% natural, non-GMO, organic, gluten-free and applicable in almost every area of the food industry. Why does it have a chequered past, and how can it obtain the clean-label credentials it wants?
Kraft Heinz drops Unilever bid but are other UK firms 'sitting ducks' for post-Brexit takeovers?
Unilever shares have plummeted as Kraft Heinz drops its multi-billion dollar merger bid - but with the sterling weakened by Brexit, smaller firms are "sitting ducks" for foreign takeovers, UK politicians have warned.
Farmers kill thousands of pigs in disease-hit Latvia
Latvia has culled more pigs in the past two weeks than in the last three years, due to African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks.
Excess fructose in kids linked to rise in liver disease
High fructose intake could increase the incidence of liver disease in adolescents and children, a new study suggests.
Study says stevia on par with sugar in drinks satisfaction, but finds fibre fouls feelings
Drinks sweetened with high-Reb A stevia may have similar or higher satisfaction ratings than sucrose drinks, but added fibre lowers scores, according to a new sensory and sensation-focused study.
FDA explores Listeria growth and detection in ice cream
Culture independent next generation sequencing (NGS) has been used to characterize the microbiome for recovery of Listeria monocytogenes from naturally contaminated ice cream.
Witt gas analyser measures trace oxygen levels
Witt has unveiled a gas analyser that can measure trace oxygen levels in the ppm (parts per million) range.