Archives for April 2, 2009

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Collaboration to solve dough behaviour problems

By Sarah Hills

The flour specialist Mühlenchemie has teamed up with a manufacturer of dough testing equipment to help its customers improve the properties and consistency of flour and solve application problems quickly.

New wave of authentic Latino flavors hits the US

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

American Latinos and non-Latinos alike are driving a ‘new wave’ of authentic Latin American foods and flavors set to enter the mainstream in the US, according to a new report from Packaged Facts.

FAO concerned about sea cucumbers

The FAO says the fast growth in sea cucumber fishing to meet global demand is putting pressure on stocks, and management plans are urgently needed to protect economies of coastal communities.

Supplier offers space age sorting for vegetable safety

By Neil Merrett

Buhler Sortex claims that it can provide vegetable processors with satellite inspired sorting equipment that distinguishes between the textures of desirable and foreign materials during packaging.