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Galactic microbiological shelf life project set for launch
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Biotech firm Galactic is working on food safety tools that will enable food and drink manufacturers to better predict and control product shelf life based on pathogen growth models. Related news |
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First genomes sequenced in foodborne pathogen database project
The genomes of the first 10 infectious microorganisms studied have been sequenced by a project involving government agencies, a US university and Agilent Technologies.
Food Safety Recall round-up 17-23 May
An overview of the food recalls this week...
FSANZ reviews MRLs for blueberries and raspberries
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has called for submissions on maximum residue limits (MRLs) for blueberries and raspberries.
Global Industry News
Eight most innovative Sweets & Snacks 2013 from ConfectioneryNews.com
Retailers have voted for the new confectionery products that have the best go-to-market potential in the US.
Healthy hydrocolloids: Designing foods with a healthier structure from FoodNavigator.com
The ability to modify the micro- and macro-structure of food products using hydrocolloid science offers the food industry a plethora of opportunities to make healthier and better tasting foods, say experts.
Fusion flavors to twist traditional patisserie, says Pidy from BakeryAndSnacks.com
Fusion flavors are just starting to surface in the patisserie sector with inspiration drawn from Asia in particular, a manager at Pidy says.
Management target $45m cost savings to mAKE CASE FOR STANDALONE FUTURE
‘Bitter’ Britvic blow as firm plans to leave historic UK base cutting 230 jobs from BeverageDaily.com
Trade union Unite has described the threat to 290 Britvic jobs across three UK sites as a ‘bitter blow’and aims to talk with management next week in a bid to save the firm’s historic Chelmsford factory.
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JBT FoodTech launches contact cooker at IFFA from FoodProductionDaily.com
Efficiency and cleanability are the main benefits of JBT FoodTech’s contact cooker launched at the IFFA 2013 Trade show in Frankfurt.
Spotlight
  Global Food Safety Conference 2013 in BarcelonaCo-ordination is vital in food safety, says CDC expertCo-ordinating food safety between the different agencies and states is “the big challenge”, according to the chief... |
 Virus weaponry versus post-harvest germs gains momentumKilling pathogens by applying bacteriophages to food surfaces is gaining momentum, but several challenges must be overcome... |
 E-beam tech on oysters can reduce foodborne illness, says studyElectron beam pasteurization of raw oysters can significantly reduce food poisoning, according to research from Texas A&M... |
 Hepatitis A outbreak in EU linked to frozen berriesAn outbreak of hepatitis A in four EU countries has sickened at least 71 people with the... |
 Salmonella linked to cucumber sickens more than 70An outbreak of salmonella in cucumbers has sickened 73 people and led to the products from the... |