US recovery helps Mozzarella make up lost ground
Global mozzarella sales pushed up beyond pre-recession levels in 2010 thanks largely to the recovery of the US economy, according to Proteus Research.
Archives for April 5, 2011
USDA proposes 'test and hold' procedure to boost meat safety
The US Department of Agriculture has proposed that companies should hold meat and poultry products until inspectors have received foodborne pathogen test results, in an effort to reduce illness.
Coca-Cola: We’ve made 100% plant-based PET bottle (in the lab) too …
Coca-Cola has successfully road tested “several” ways of creating a 100 percent plant-based PET (polyethylene) bottle in the lab, but says more work is needed before it can be scaled up to work at an industrial level.
Cargill invests in liquid flavour blending in Grasse
Cargill has bolstered production flow efficiency and consistency for repeat orders at its flavours plant in Grasse, France, through a ‘significant investment’ in re-design and equipment.
Booming food industry opportunities as Boomers age
A growing number of healthy Americans over the age of 50 are thinking about aging in terms of health and wellness, and present huge opportunities for the food industry, says a new report from Packaged Facts.
Chr Hansen raises outlook again after bumper Q2
Chr Hansen has raised its outlook for 2010/11 after another fine set of results in Q2, with particularly strong performance from its colours and blends division – though it continues to keep close watch on carmine prices.
Human taste cell cultures open door to better flavour understanding
After years of unsuccessful attempts to culture taste cells, a team of researchers from the Monell Chemical Senses Center has demonstrated that living human taste cells can be maintained in culture for at least seven months.
Combined data suggest soy isoflavones not a risk for breast cancer survivors
Concerns over the potential increase in the risk of breast cancer recurrence from consuming soy isoflavones may be unfounded, according to combined data from over 16,000 women.
Campbell’s Soup ‘less sodium’ soup case to proceed
A federal judge has ruled that a case against the Campbell Soup Company can proceed, in which four New Jersey women claim that the company’s ‘less sodium’ claim on tomato soup is misleading.
Human taste cell cultures open door to better flavor understanding
After years of unsuccessful attempts to culture taste cells, a team of researchers from the Monell Chemical Senses Center has demonstrated that living human taste cells can be maintained in culture for at least seven months.