US meat prices may creep up again, USDA
US beef, pork and chicken prices may start to creep back up, the USDA’s Economic Research Service warns, on the back of re-surging energy and feed costs.
Archives for August 26, 2009
Canada adds acrylamide to list of toxic substances
Acrylamide, a chemical that that appears in both food packaging and processed foods, has been added to a list of toxic substances by Canadian health authorities.
Ajinomoto opens center for healthy applications
Ajinomoto has opened a new application center in Chicago to develop new food and beverage applications for its ingredients and technologies – with a strong focus on health.
Trans-fat free shortenings show bakery potential
A blend of trans fat-free stearic acid-rich and oleic acid-rich oils can produce cookies with the same characteristics and consumer acceptance, says new research from Canada.
Researchers warn of toxin increase in heated HFCS
The formation of a toxic substance when high fructose corn syrup is heated raises concerns for bee keepers, say researchers, and will help inform advice on safe storage of the ingredient for use in human food.
Processing under spotlight as flaws revealed in shellfish toxin testing
Industrial processing could double the level of certain marine biotoxins in shellfish a new report by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has revealed, as it called for further research on the issue.
Glanbia ingredients affected by higher-than-market input costs
Dairy ingredients dragged down the first half of 2009 for Glanbia’s Dairy Ireland division, as sale prices dropped but the price paid to milk suppliers was above the market low.
Perception of high quality set to drive private label sales
Private label still has enormous growth potential as those who believe non-branded goods are of high quality still far outnumber regular buyers, according to a new market report.
New yeast strains promise to protect wine from hydrogen sulfide
California-based Phyterra Yeast has launched three yeast strains to prevent sensory and spoilage problems in wine caused by the formation of hydrogen sulfide during fermentation.
Vine root extract has heart health supplement potential: Study
Extracts from the roots of a vine that has overgrown almost 10 million acres in the southeastern United States may improve heart health, says a new study from the US.