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...
