PositiveID expands testing of Firefly Dx PCR chip to food safety market
PositiveID Corporation said it has detected E. coli bacteria on the PCR (polymerase chain reaction) chip of its pathogen detection system in less than 20 minutes.
Archives for May 7, 2015
Mars supports FDA proposal to list added sugars on Nutrition Facts panel; move is ‘refreshing’ says CSPI
Confectionery giant Mars says it is in favor of FDA proposals to list added sugar on the Nutrition Facts panel, a move described as ‘refreshing’ by the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI).
Singapore grows US beef import list
Singapore has increased the range of beef products it can import from the US.
'Millennials are increasingly health conscious...'
Second wave of conventional retailers now demanding natural, organic, non-GMO, says Hain Celestial
Retailers want growth, and CPG giants such as Heinz and Kraft are no longer delivering it, said Hain Celestial bosses this week.
Which new food and beverage products had the highest purchase intent scores in April?
Cheez-it Grooves Original Cheddar, Goldfish Grahams Honey and a new Nuts & Seeds variant of Clif Bar all garnered high marks in the latest shelf score ranking from Instantly, which measures purchase intent for new products.
$330m of emergency funds added to avian influenza support
The US government has approved the use of $330 million in emergency funds to help combat the growing avian influenza epidemic.
Whole Foods Market will enter value ring with new price sensitive chain in 2016
Unable to shake its reputation for being notoriously expensive, Whole Foods Market is changing tack to appeal to less affluent millennials with the launch of a new value-focused chain.
Canberra urges Papua New Guinea to lift ban on Australian poultry
Australia’s poultry industry has told Papua New Guinea (PNG) that a ban on Australian raw poultry imports, citing campylobacter contamination, cannot be justified.
Chinese team show potential of curcumin for E. coli control in pigs
A new study shows curcumin is effective in improving the immune status of weaned piglets, and could be part of a producer’s toolbox in a shift away from antibiotics.
Sabinsa expands Ayurvedic herb cultivation as demand grows
Botanical supplier Sabinsa is expanding its existing cultivation program for Indian herbs to ensure sustainable supply of ingredients such as turmeric, gac, and black ginger, in order to match demand in the global US$1.6 billion market.