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New tracking system will ensure meat safety, says IT firm
11-Aug-2008 - A new tracking system will improve the visibility and traceability of meat and poultry products using RFID technology and thereby improve food safety in Norway, according to an IT company.
US organics company using tracing system to allay safety concerns
08-Aug-2008 - An organics company that links growers and food manufacturers has announced it is to integrate a technology that will enable it to track produce, as calls grow for a faster way of identifying the ‘smoking gun’ in outbreaks of foodborne illness.
Oregano could boost antioxidant effect of edible soy-based film
07-Aug-2008 - Water soluble extracts from Mexican oregano incorporated into soy protein isolate (SPI) films enhance their radical scavenging capabilities, claims a new study.
Researchers make prickly pear powder for red food
06-Aug-2008 - A new study has devised an optimal process for spray drying the juice of betalain-rich Opuntia stricta, or prickly pear, so it can used as a natural red food colouring in yoghurts and soft drinks.
Food additive could inhibit C. perfringens growth in poultry
30-Jul-2008 - Inorganic polyphosphates (polyP) can be effective as antimicrobial agents against Clostridium perfringens in meat products, claims a new US study.
New phage offers rapid E. coli detection in meat, says BioMerieux
29-Jul-2008 - A new detection system for E. coli 0157: H7 is faster and more precise than molecular methods, claim the French licence holders.
Ready meal technology offers processors range flexibility, says developer
28-Jul-2008 - A ready-meal tray sealer packs a wide variety of products using a modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) technology that eliminates the need for vacuum, said packaging equipment manufacturer Hefestus.
Intertek acquires honey testing expertise with Applica - claim
23-Jul-2008 - Intertek has acquired the German-based food analysis centre, Applica, to expand its range of quality and safety services targeted at the food sector, according to the company.
Resistant starch raises fibre in gluten-free bread: study
23-Jul-2008 - A new study has concluded that partially replacing corn starch in gluten free breads with tapioca and corn resistant starch can raise dietary fibre significantly, but without having a great impact on rheological properties.
Wild taps potential for fruit and blossom combos
22-Jul-2008 - Wild is extending its use of blossoms in flavour blends for use in beverages and other products, and is working with more companies to use the likes of lavender, rose and elderberry in combination with fruit flavours.
Saturated fat solutions for bakers speared at new ADM baking facility
17-Jul-2008 - Fats and oils supplier ADM Pura steps up solutions for bakers, opening a new R&D test bakery at its production site in Purfleet, Essex to look into reformulation and novel fats.
New developments in anti-acrylamide enzymes
16-Jul-2008 - DSM is introducing application-specific versions of its Preventase enzyme; meanwhile, Novozymes is launching Acrylaway in Australia and New Zealand after having received regulatory approval.
Sifter offers quality assurance for high volume processing, claims firm
15-Jul-2008 - A new pneumatic in-line sifter provides baked good and cereal grain processors a quality assurance tool for moderate to high production volumes, claims Great Western Manufacturing.
High pressure processing kit wins IFT science award
15-Jul-2008 - High pressure processing equipment, which uses a working pressure of 87,000 psi (6116.7 Kgf/cm2) was one of three food packaging and processing systems honoured with a 2008 IFT Food Expo Innovation Award.
New wireless hand-held data logger
09-Jul-2008 - T and D Corporation, manufacturer of data loggers, launched a Wireless Core Temperature Data Logger at last week's IFT 08 Annual Meeting and Food Expo in New Orleans, United States.
Protein analyzer wins IFT food science award
07-Jul-2008 - The Sprint Rapid Protein Analyzer from CEM Corp, North Carolina, USA, has won a 2008 IFT Food Expo Innovation Award at the IFT trade food show in New Orleans.
Low energy X-ray system offers unrivalled imagery, say developers
01-Jul-2008 - New low energy X-ray technology allows for on-line inspection of defects and impurities in food packaging seals and baked goods, its developer claims.
EPA approved antimicrobial could control listeria in food plants
01-Jul-2008 - A phage-based decontaminant has been sanctioned by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the US for use as antimicrobial against Listeria monocytogenes in food processing plants, says its developers.
DHA boosts childrens' brain power, says Martek
30-Jun-2008 - Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) intake can improve mental acuity among pre-school children, according to a Martek BioSciences-funded study.
3D vision-based robotics enhance quality and process control, claims firm
26-Jun-2008 - 3D vision-guided robotic automation enables quality monitoring, yield improvement as well as decorative applications for baked goods manufacturers, according to RTS Flexible Systems.
Cottage cheese cultures go full circle
26-Jun-2008 - The cottage cheese industry is turning back to direct vat cultures rather than the cheaper bulk starter method which replaced it as costs are reduced, according to Chr Hansen.
Solutions abound for polyphenol-fortified milk: study
25-Jun-2008 - Adding fruit flavours and cyclodextrin to milk may boost consumer acceptance of polyphenol-enriched dairy, without the need for added sugar, report New Zealand scientists.
Lightweight foam tray offers high sealability and strength, says firm
24-Jun-2008 - A new C-PET foam tray targeted at the chilled and frozen ready meals sector weighs 30 per cent less than standard rigid trays but still provides heat resistance, hermeticity and shelf life, claims its manufacturers.
Forecast model can predict bacterial progeny, claim researchers
20-Jun-2008 - A mathematical forecast model will enable all parties throughout the supply chain to estimate the numerical level of microbial contamination of poultry, according to the developers.
Equipment washing service capacity doubled, says UK firm
19-Jun-2008 - Increased equipment capacity enables faster crate washing and drying service for returnable transit packaging (RTP) users, claims PHS Teacrate.
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