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Farmed meat main source of campylobacteriosis: study

26-Sep-2008 - A new study has found that nearly all of the campylobacteriosis cases in the patients...

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...

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...

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...

News briefs: Milk contamination case, Parmalat

20-Jun-2008 - This week, two dairy farmers reportedly plead guilty at a US court for their role...

Conquering egg allergenicity without compromising functionality: review

19-Jun-2008 - The continuing prevalence of egg allergies, and its implications for food manufacturing and labelling practices,...

Study shines light on photosensitive drink shelf life

19-Jun-2008 - The significance of lighting on shelf-life in photo-sensitive drinks and food products should not be...

Scientists aim to cut risk posed by Ug99 to wheat supplies

17-Jun-2008 - US Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists have developed wheat lines resistance to a stem rust...

New checkweigher software improves factory efficiency, claims Ishida

12-Jun-2008 - A new software programme designed for Ishida checkweighers can improve plant efficiency by offering food...

Clinicians should employ energy drink awareness - study

02-Jun-2008 - Clinicians should consider screening energy drink use in their patients to ensure a greater understanding...

Nutrient fortification and label claims mismatched, finds food watchdog

27-May-2008 - Food manufacturers fortifying their foods with vitamins and minerals for the New Zealand market are...

EU project to provide bacteria-testing systems for fruit

27-May-2008 - Researchers are close to completing their EU-funded work on developing an appropriate sensor system to...

Researchers to identify obesity botanical extracts

22-May-2008 - Two research groups have joined forces to identify natural compounds that could hold potential in...

Oil palm genome sequencing may aid sustainability

21-May-2008 - A US-Malaysian partnership has completed the first phase of annotating the oil palm genome in...

Zinc bound in yeast promotes superior bioavailability, claims study

20-May-2008 - The bioavailability of zinc organically bound in yeast is superior when compared to zinc gluconate...

Nestle and GE team-up to tackle nutrition-body composition issues

14-May-2008 - Understanding the associations between body composition, metabolic status, diet and lifestyle habits could be key...

Multipurpose milk tester designed for high-speed analysis

12-May-2008 - The development of a new testing device for milk products allows for rapid analysis of...

DSM launches integrated approach to egg industry

07-May-2008 - Dutch food ingredients company DSM is stepping up its focus on the egg industry, promising...

Nordson, Sensory Analytics combine measurement technologies

23-Apr-2008 - Nordson, the US-based producer of coating measurement machinery for packaging manufacturers, has teamed up with...

New temperature device launched for cold storage

25-Mar-2008 - A new data logging device provides regular updates on the temperature of a cold food...

Applied Biosystems expands food testing presence

20-Mar-2008 - Applied Biosystems is to start supplying its pathogen testing kits directly to the food processors...

FSA examines salt reduction in premium bread

18-Mar-2008 - The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) is currently expanding its research on salt reduction to...

Eureka status for rapid food pathogen test

12-Mar-2008 - An ultra-rapid multiplex food pathogen test being developed for meat producers by RnA Assays and...

Brewers cautious over EU traceability plan

26-Feb-2008 - New proposals designed to improve the traceability of consumer goods like beer have been cautiously...

DSM strengthens position in antibiotic residue testing

15-Feb-2008 - DSM Food Specialties has acquired CMT Srl, the company behind the Copan Milk Test for...

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