The HVP recall: Damage control déjà vu
Not again! It emerged last week that Basic Food Flavors, the company behind the ongoing HVP recall, knew its products were tainted with salmonella but carried on shipping them anyway. Déjà vu anyone?
Archives for March 15, 2010
Lactic bacteria breakthrough may reduce bread additive use
Researchers in Finland have discovered lactic bacteria that naturally produce hydrocolloids in wheat bread using sourdough, and could be used to make additive-free products that meet taste and texture requirements.
Abuse of migrant and agency workers rife by UK meat processors, report
There is widespread abuse and exploitation of migrant and agency workers in the UK meat and poultry processing industries, a new report has said.
Flavour complexity and artisanship driving US confectionery market
Flavour complexity, artisanship and nostalgia are the overarching consumer trends driving innovation shifts in the US confectionery market, claims an industry overview.
Pectin-rich ingredients show fat replacing potential
Using pectin as a fat replacer may produce baked goods with 30 per cent less shortening, while producing a more tender texture, says new research.
UK FSA gives thumbs up to nanotechnology database
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) Board last week accepted a recommendation in a House of Lords Science and Technology Committee report to compile a confidential database of food industry research into nanotechnology.
Helm to distribute sucrose esters in the US
Helm New York has been named as the exclusive distributor and sales representative of Sisterna’s sucrose esters in the United States.
Malt extract deal covers Middle East, Poland and Belgium
Dutch malt extract firm Diastatische Products is eyeing new opportunities for its malt extract ingredients in Belgium, Poland and the Middle East, and has a new distribution agreement with Univar to help it tap them.
April crop could end tomato shortage
Tomatoes are in short supply in the United States following harsh winter temperatures in Florida and prices are on the up, but there are no concerns about the quality of the coming crop.