Chosen for frozen: Researcher awarded for food-freezing technology
The Frozen Food Foundation has saluted a Washington State food scientist with its fifth annual Freezing Research Award for advancing technology in the field.
Archives for August 7, 2014
UK company looking to expand in Far East
UK supplier C&K Meats has entered the Asian market and plans to expand further into the Far East.
Russian food import ban: Reactions from experts and industry
A ‘total embargo’ on the import of various food categories brought in to force by Russia will have serious impacts on the European food export and agricultural sector, warn industry and experts.
WGS evaluated in Salmonella outbreak
An outbreak of Salmonella Newport from watermelon across six countries has been used as an opportunity to evaluate whole genome sequencing (WGS) by researchers.
The search is on for New Zealand meat ambassador
New Zealand meat bosses have launched a search for a young farmer to represent the sector on the world stage.
Symrise reports rise in H1 earnings as it confirms Diana acquisition
Success in emerging markets has helped fragrance and flavours giant Symrise to a 9% rise in earnings in the first half of the year, as the company begins to integrate Diana Group in to its business.
MIT and NMU target alternative sample prep method
Micro Imaging Technology (MIT) and Northern Michigan University (NMU) are investigating an alternative pathogen sample preparation method that could provide a specimen test turnaround time of four to five hours.
Keurig Q3 bolstered by K-cup sales; revenues fall short
Keurig Green Mountain said fiscal third-quarter earnings rose 33% on strong sales of coffee machines and K-cup coffee pods, but revenues failed to meet Wall Street’s expectations.
Meat industry reacts to Russian ban
There has been mixed reaction to news of Russia’s import ban yesterday (7 August), with some associations shrugging it off, and others calling for action to be taken.
Japanese Wagyu Beef - Too Authentic?
With import restrictions finally lifted after almost a decade of negotiations, authentic Japanese Wagyu beef will soon be available in the EU, commanding top prices. But will consumers actually want to buy it?
China’s bakery boom: How to have your cake and eat it
China will become the world’s second most valuable bakery and cereals market by 2018, and understanding lifestyles will be key to capitalizing on this growth, says Canadean.