FDA confirms Listeria on Jensen Farms cantaloupes and equipment
Listeria has been found in samples of cantaloupes and packaging equipment at Jensen Farms, the company linked to the deadly Listeria outbreak in the US.
Archives for September 19, 2011
New bacterial strain may produce higher yield dextran, suggests research
A newly identified lactic acid bacteria strain that produces higher yields of dextran than other strains has been identified by researchers.
Australian milk and cream industry to grow at slow rate
The milk and processing industry in Australia will see industry revenue increase by an annual 2.2 per cent to reach AU$8.2bn over the next five years, a new industry report suggests.
New recommendations to stifle Australia's palm oil labelling bill?
Australia’s controversial palm oil labelling bill may not be passed into law following new recommendations by a committee of the Australian House of Representatives.
China’s Nutrastar to expand organic and speciality foods
Nutrastar is to develop its organic and speciality foods business in an 18 month expansion plan with annual production capacity set to increase to more than 6.5m kg of organic produce.
New yogurt stabilisers address soaring gelatin prices: Cargill
Cargill has unveiled a new stabiliser system that it says will help dairy food manufacturers avoid the rising cost of gelatin in yogurt production.
Campbell Soup’s innovation focus takes form with 35 new product launches
The Campbell Soup Company is launching 35 new products this fall with bolder flavors and new ingredient combinations, as the company addresses a 9% slump in soup sales.
Grape and clove extracts may slash acrylamide: Study
Extracts from grape seeds or clove buds may prevent the formation of acrylamide in potato-based food products by over 60%, suggests a new study.
WHO to target trans fats and salt to curb ‘tide of non-communicable diseases’
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has identified trans fats and salt intake amongst its list of low-cost interventions to counter the rise of diseases like cancer, heart disease, diabetes and lung disease.
Listeria research forces bacteria to jump hurdles
A new research project is underway at Campden BRI aimed at using ‘hurdle technology’ to help food firms manufacture products with less susceptibility to listeria
Kerry aims to boost stability of natural citrus flavours
Natural flavours supplier, Kerry Ingredients, has flagged up a six month dateline for the conclusion of an existing project aiming to optimise the stability of natural citrus flavours for use in beverages.
South African food industry faces regulatory action on salt
The South African food processing industry is set to face regulatory action in a government bid to meet a 2020 target of salt reduction to less than 5g per day by per person.
Dr Suwelack boosts sourdough production 25% with new drying line
German manufacture Dr Suwelack is expanding its sourdough production by 25 per cent thanks to the start-up of new drying facilities at the company’s headquarters in Billerbeck. The first products look set to emerge from the new line within weeks.
German fund buying up NZ dairy farms
A German fund is buying up acres of New Zealand farm land meant for dairying, saying that its is extremely bullish on that sector in the country, thanks to the spiking demand from developing economies.
QualiTech gets BRC certification for processing facility
Minnesota’s QualiTech has received A certification of its food processing facility under the British Retail Consortium (BRC) standard, as the company builds its safety standards.