UV method rids leafy vegetables of pathogens
A more effective way of cleaning vegetables such as leafy greens can dramatically reduce the risk of contamination, according to a Canadian research study.
Archives for May 22, 2006
Dairy weight-loss claims get Paris Anti-Obesity boost
The debate about dairy consumption boosting weight loss got a massive fillip at the Paris Anti-Obesity Therapies congress, but natural product-based dietary supplements don't help weight loss said experts.
Danisco technology taps low-fat ice cream demand
Danisco claims that ice cream with less than one per cent fat is possible thanks to new technology that prevents unwanted ice crystals from forming.
Slow growth forecast for meat production, consumption
US red meat and poultry production in 2007 is projected to grow at a considerably slower rate than expected this year, while consumption is expected to increase marginally, according to an agriculture department forecast.
Severe drought threatens food security in Western China
Several provinces in western and northern China are facing food shortages due to a prolonged drought that has left hundreds of reservoirs dry and tens of thousands of wells either dry or nearly empty, reported the UN's Food and Agriculture...
FSA proposes new Sunset Yellow food colour standards
The UK's Food Standards Agency is seeking views and comments on proposed amendments to European colour regulations covering Sunset Yellow FCF (E 110) and Titanium Dioxide (E 171).
Wal-Mart exits South Korea
American behemoth Wal-Mart has become the second foreign retailer to exit the difficult South Korean retail market this month, selling its chain to local rival Shinsegae.
Tate & Lyle sues over sucralose patent 'infringement'
Tate & Lyle has filed a suit in the US over an alleged infringement of its patented sucralose manufacturing technology.
Cognis and WILD team up to innovate
Cognis and WILD are joining forces to form a powerhouse of food and beverage product innovation, combining Cognis' store of ingredients with Wild's formulation expertise.
Omega-3 enriched milk could protect against metabolic syndrome
Dietary supplementation with an omega-3 enriched milk could be a simple and tolerable way to ease cardiovascular risk factors linked to metabolic syndrome, say Spanish researchers.
Campbell's posts poor UK sales
American food producer Campbell's has posted a solid sales rise of six per cent, bolstered by strong US demand as European soup sales slip.
'Carcass-to-cut' software tracks meat
A tracking software program is designed to help meat packing plants identify live animals, link them to individual cuts through to point of sale, and help companies better manage their inventories.
Japanese seafood firms add Thai sushi facilities
A number of Japanese seafood and frozen food companies will this year add new capacity for sushi products at plants in Thailand, according to a report.
Single test can spot up to 600 viruses in hours
A single test for about 600 deadly viruses speeds up the process of spotting a food-related disease outbreak -- such as bird flu -- in hours rather than days.
Ahold bosses may face Dutch jail
Guilty or not guilty? The fate of four former Royal Ahold bosses hangs in the balance today, as a Dutch court must deliver the verdict on 2003's largest retail fraud case.
FDA confirms barley/heart health claim
The FDA has confirmed the qualified health claim linking whole grain barley to a reduced risk of coronary heart disease, which could help raise awareness of the grain amongst heart health-conscious consumers.