Bacteria effective against fresh cut fruit contamination
Harmless bacteria can be used to fight illness-causing pathogens that form on fresh cut fruit, according to the results of scientific tests published this week.
Archives for March 21, 2007
Reducing coffee's acrylamide may also hit flavour, antioxidants
A study by the European Commission and Nestlé Product Technology reports that efforts to reduce the acrylamide content of coffee also negatively affect flavour and nutritional benefits.
Fiber-optic light paves way for more accurate inspection
A new light source based on fiber-optic technology could be the next step in improving the accuracy of automated food inspection machines.
California calls for suspension of GM rice testing
Government regulation for GM contamination of rice is clearly not working, according to the California Rice Commission, which has called for a moratorium on GM field testing in the state.
ADM taps Eastern European sunflower seed demand
Ingredients firm Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) is to consolidate its position in Eastern Europe's burgeoning market for sunflower seed by gaining control of a plant in the Ukraine.
Mangosteen juice is here to stay, Xango
In 2006, Datamonitor categorized the mangosteen juice category as one of the top ten trends to watch in its online ProductScan, but according to manufacturer and marketer Xango, the category is here to stay.
Danisco on track after structural change
Danisco recorded revenue of DKK 15,220 million in the first three quarters of 2006/07, a period which saw significant structural change within the company.