FDA introduces bioterrorism record-keeping rule
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has this week issued the final part of the Bioterrorism Act that notes the importance of recordkeeping for the food industry.
Archives for December 8, 2004
Red wine compound may protect heart
A key compound in red wine could have a direct beneficial effect on heart cells, report researchers from the US, building on a raft of science that suggests this popular beverage could play a role in preventing heart disease.
Cargill buys largest Romanian sunflower oil maker
Cargill is to increase its stake in the Romanian edible oils market with the acquisition of the local company Olpo Podari. And with another possible acquisition on the cards, the giant US agribusiness group clearly sees significant potential in the...
Penford ups potato starch output
Penford Food Ingredients announced earlier this week that it has expanded its manufacturing capabilities to make sure supplies of potato starch are consistent after a poor harvest in Europe, reports Philippa Nuttall.
Farm to fork traceability for the fruit sector
E-Fruitrace, a technology initiative funded under the EU's fifth framework programme, has validated a Europe-wide Internet-based solution for food producers.
African-Americans need to up calcium intake
The majority of African-Americans should be increasing their intake of calcium in order to reduce the risk of contracting a number of serious diseases according to a study published this week.
Prices of wheat and corn based ingredients likely to rise
Price increases for key raw materials used by the food industry threaten over the next 12 months as low global stocks remain open to unexpected disruptions.
MGPI suffers from lack of interest in low-carb
MGP Ingredients noted on Monday that a continued lack of demand for low-carb products has led it to reduce its fiscal earnings guidance for the year.
Avebe posts positive gains after 'difficult' year
Dutch potato starch supplier Avebe has finished off 'a difficult year' with €0.4 million in profit, the 5000 strong co-operative reports. But a tight economic climate, a poor harvest, and the strong euro left their mark, with the Veendam-based company...