dispatches from Pittcon 2017
Artel stresses importance of pipette calibration
Pipettes should be calibrated on a regular basis to ensure their functionality, according to Artel.
Archives for March 21, 2017
One in five shoppers want more apps to help them reduce food waste: Survey
Over 20% of consumers would like technology to help them tackle food waste, a new survey has found.
Russian agribusiness invests to beef up food safety
Russian agro-industrial organisation Miratorg has invested over RUB75 million ($1.3m) to improve quality control at its giant beef production site.
Synthetic yeast creations pave way for improved food industry applications
Five new synthetic yeast chromosomes have been created could signal the advent of more nutritious food, less waste and improved processing efficiency, according to the team heading up the project.
Soy cultivation: What is the path to sustainable land use in Brazil?
Expansion of soy production in the Brazilian Cerrado is possible but it needs to be managed to preserve areas of biodiversity, says an expert.
Cypriot chefs receive a taste of British beef
A host of Cypriot chefs benefited from workshops in preparing and plating Quality Standard beef from Britain to cater to a growing number of tourists.
Romanian company to expand cattle farms
Romanian cattle breeder Karpaten Meat Trading will expand its three beef farms in Sibiu to a total of 6,500 head thanks to rising demand for Angus beef.
WGS can address multiple questions in one experiment - study
Whole genome sequencing (WGS) clearly separates outbreak isolates from background isolates, according to a study.
Finnish food tech firm bags first prize for innovative ingredient sensor
Finnish food tech firm Spectral Engines has scooped up first prize in an EU competition for its food sensor that analyses ingredients, nutrients and detects allergens.
Legislation to protect US food interests after foreign buys
Two US Senators have called for agriculture and food officials to have permanent representation on a committee that reviews proposed mergers and acquisitions of American companies.
Brazil meat scandal: trade hits back after police sting
After a major investigation showed evidence of rotten meat being consumed in Brazil and exported over the last two years, Brazilian meatpacking industry associations have accused the police of exaggeration.
Baobab could be the next big thing in gluten- and grain-free baking: Mintel
Baobab fruit powder is about to make the jump from superfood smoothie staple to gluten- and grain-free free baking ingredient, according to Mintel.
Unilever ranked at more than twice the value of KraftHeinz
Nestlé is the most valuable company in the world in terms of its corporate value and collective brand value while Unilever's total brand portfolio is over double that of KraftHeinz, according to a report.