New imaging tool detects thermal abnormalities in meat, says developer
A thermal imaging camera can provide rapid detection of temperature variations of high volume, fast moving meats products on a conveyor line, says its US manufacturers.
Archives for September 18, 2008
New Cargill plant increases rapeseed oil supply
Cargill has opened a huge new rapeseed plant in western France, said to provide a new outlet for local farmers and bring a new source of rapeseed oil for the food and fuel industries.
Consumer group critical of FDA guidance on GE animals
The proposed Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rules on genetically engineered (GE) animals are seriously flawed, claims the US Centre for Food Safety (CFS).
Food agency seeks industry secondments for staff
The UK’s Food Standards Agency is introducing a programme of industry secondments for its staff, so it can have better understanding of how compliance might work when it is developing or negotiating regulations.
New deal to drive sales of health and calorie control products
Jungbunzlauer aims to capitalize on new markets in the US for specialty ingredients after signing a deal with a sales and distribution company.
Tectonic shift on Wall St could impact wheat prices
Lower futures prices for wheat herald a shaving of input costs for bakers and millers, with the collapse of Lehman Brothers and the near-bankcruptcy of global insurer AIG arguably hitting agricultural quotations downwards.
Special edition: Sustainability
Sustainability science in action
In the final part of our special series on sustainability, FoodNavigator considers the value of a dedicated focus on sustainability science in the food industry.
Chr Hansen thinking local in global cultures approach
While many Danish multinationals such as Carlsberg and Lego have opted to shift production abroad to drive their global success, Chr Hansen believes a domestic approach holds the building blocks for world dairy culture domination.
Manufacturers buy land to secure organic supply
Food manufacturers are becoming landowners to ensure continuity of supply of organic ingredients as they face a volatile future.