Campylobacter contamination triggers call for leak proof packaging
Irish food safety officials have urged retailers to source poultry in leak-proof packaging after Campylobacter was discovered on the external surface of around one in seven packs.
Archives for March 19, 2010
Infused shortenings may offer shelf life and volume functionality
Fluid shortenings infused with flavours have been proven in trials conducted by a renowned bakery technologist and meet the demand additive and GMO free ingredients from the bakery sector, claims the UK developer.
Rising obesity levels should inform future FSA research, review
Research into the factors causing the growing overweight and obesity levels in the UK should inform the bulk of future commissioned research by the UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA), according to experts reviewing the agency’s nutrition research portfolio.
Audit finds flaws in National Organic Program
Enforcement and compliance problems continue to plague the National Organic Program (NOP) according to an audit report from the Office of Inspector General at the USDA.
Frutarom sees signs of recovery in Q4 after difficult year
Flavour and fine ingredients manufacturer Frutarom has reported a drop in sales and profit for 2009 although the fourth quarter shows signs of recovery.
HFCS education slows demand decline
Nationwide programs to educate consumers about high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) appear to be working, as HFCS producers report a slowing in declining demand.
Low-sugar options expand with gel innovations
Careful control of protein levels in a food gel could allow for lower-sugar foods to be formulated without affecting the sweetness of the food, says new research from The Netherlands.
Dairy industry is set for further consolidation
A recent flurry of merger and acquisition activity in the dairy industry could be a sign of things to come as companies look to adjust to a more volatile marketplace.