EU will work with food processing sector to reduce waste
The European Union (EU) will work with processing and packaging industry figures to cut waste and improve food supply chain efficiency, an EU spokesperson said.
Archives for November 24, 2011
Altering fat distribution may assist its reduction in foods: Study
Modifying the distribution of fat in food products could aid the reduction of fat content without causing undesirable changes in sensory properties, according to new research.
Sustainable palm oil supplier NBPO reports profit hike on back of elevated prices
Increases in average crude palm oil (CPO) prices have helped fuel a profit jump at sustainable palm oil supplier New Britain Palm Oil (NBPO).
Indian dairy sector to be worth US$100bn by 2015, says report
Thanks to a rapidly rising demand for milk and milk products, India’s dairy sector is expected to be worth US$100bn by 2015, said a study released by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM).
Wild adds Spirulina-derived blue hue to colouring foodstuffs portfolio
German ingredients group, Wild said it has extended its colouring foodstuffs portfolio to include a blue hue for confectionery products derived from the algae Spirulina platensis.
Caobisco calls for extended buffer stocks to combat supply fluctuations
The Association of the Chocolate, Biscuit and Confectionery of Europe (Caobisco) has called for buffer stocks to be extended to cover the supply of commodities like wheat, skimmed milk powder and butter oil as part of the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy...
China’s domestic market: sensitive but full of opportunities
Manufacturers need to align themselves with Chinese consumers to succeed in a market tainted by safety concerns, according to an industry analyst.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: DISPATCHES FROM BRAU BEVIALE 2011
Brewing enzymes help ensure sustainable production, Danisco
Ulf Brøchner Sørensen, global product manager, brewing and distilling enzymes at Danisco, told BeverageDaily.com at Brau Beviale that there was trend globally towards less expensive, more sustainable production.
Canadian listeria precautions exceed regulations - company
A potential case of listeria contamination in Canada has led to the shutdown of an entire food production line, as the company involved attempt to address any possible infection.
Vinegar-use method creates hurdles for listeria – developer
A distilled vinegar used to control foodborne pathogens in meats will provide more ‘hurdles’ against contaminants such as listeria, said its developer.
Rice shipments halted from Fukushima, Japan
Distribution of rice cultivated in the Fukushima prefecture has been restricted following the detection of unsafe levels of radioactive contamination found in samples harvested this season.