Nanotechnology conference predicts food sector boom
Food companies will get a snapshot of the ways nanotechnology can be used by their industry at an upcoming conference next month in Atlanta, Georgia.
Archives for September 19, 2006
Acrylamide study points way to processing methods
A predictive model developed to determine final acrylamide levels in processed potatoes can be used to reduce the potential carcinogen in other products, says a researcher from Dublin.
World Food Day to highlight declining food aid
The theme of this year's World Food Day, 'Investing in agriculture for food security', underlines growing concern that aid to this particular sector has been declining for years.
Rousselot solidifies position in Chinese gelatin market
Rousselot has acquired a fourth gelatin plant in China in order to satisfy increasing demand within the Asian food market.
Organic milk is not healthier, says UK food watchdog
Organic milk producers took a blow Tuesday after UK food authorities said their milk was not healthier than conventional varieties just because it contained more omega-3.
Danisco announces ingredients shake-up
Changes to Danisco's ingredients division will lift the EBIT margin for the segment to above 15 per cent, according to the firm's announcement of Q1 2006/07 results.
GM bacteria key to cheaper xylitol production?
GM bacteria that eat hemicellulose in corn fibre could be used as a new, biobased method of making xylitol, a mint-flavoured sweetener used in chewing gum.
FDA responds to E.coli spinach outbreak
The FDA is also continuing to provide regular updates on the E. coli O157:H7 spinach outbreak that has so far resulted in 114 cases of illness.
Natural protection for sugar industry
US scientists think they may have found a natural alternative to pesticides used by sugar beet growers to fend off their biggest enemy - the sugar beet root maggot.
FDA issues advice following carrot juice botulism scare
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a consumer advisory statement following the discovery of three cases of botulism in the state of Georgia.