Cargill recalls ground beef after Salmonella outbreak
US meat processor Cargill Meat Solutions has been forced to recall nearly 30,000lb of fresh ground beef products after they were linked to a Salmonella outbreak that left 33 people ill.
Archives for July 22, 2012
Consumers seek added benefits from foods: FMI research
A desire for healthier diets and the stagnant economy have led consumers to cook at home more often, and they are increasingly seeking foods with added benefits, according to a new survey from the Food Marketing Institute (FMI).
UAS Labs to triple probiotic manufacturing capacity as demand soars
UAS Laboratories has announced it will more than triple its current capacity for probiotics at its plant in Wausau, WI, as the US, European, and Asian markets drive an increase in demand.
Special edition: The infinite potential of algae
It's flour Jim, but not as we know it... Solazyme Roquette Nutritionals takes algae to the final frontier
The first novel algae products to emerge from a joint venture between French food ingredients giant Roquette and Californian microalgae expert Solazyme have just hit the market.
Innovative approaches to food safety and health and wellness lead IFT award winners
The award winners at IFT 2012 in Las Vegas are at the edge of innovation in food safety and health and wellness, says Dr Roger Clemens, President of IFT, but the overarching theme to emerge from this year’s show was in relation to the question, “What is...
Cargill recalls ground beef after multi-state Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak
Cargill Beef is recalling nearly 30,000 pounds of fresh ground beef products after US federal authorities linked the firm to a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis.
Meat protein: Can supply match growing demand?
As the global demand for meat protein rises, new and innovative ways to produce the necessary quantities will be required, say researchers.
Biothera CEO: It’s public knowledge that today’s immune system is not as developed as it was decades ago
Manufacturers of everything from bread to sports supplements are now incorporating beta glucan-based ingredient Wellmune WGP into their products as consumer demand for immune health products grows, says brand owner Biothera.