All news articles for January 2005

Europe food agency confirms first case of BSE in goat

Europe's food watchdog confirms the first case of mad cow disease has been identified in a goat in France. This is the first case of the disease identified in animals other than cattle.

Link between food crop and taste needs new exploration, say food scientists

The link between taste, and the production of a food crop, needs to be explored, claim food scientists on the back of new research into the widely consumed potato.

Enzyme aroma improvement is grape specific

A Portuguese study has shown that for some grape varieties, white wine can benefit from enzyme-treatment to enhance aroma, reports Kim Hunter Gordon.

Steroids to bulk food crops?

Fundamental research could bring added bulk to crop harvests used extensively by the food industry.

Thermo expands range of contamination service

Thermo Electron, which has developed a specialised unit to help food manufacturers in the UK deal with contaminated product batches, is moving into the packaging sector.

New cost-cutting concept targets liquid food makers

A revolutionary new system to reduce waste and increase the quality and productivity of liquid food production has been developed by a UK firm.

EU: GM Monsanto corn vote delayed

Divisions in Europe over allowing imports of genetically modified food ingredients clearly in evidence earlier this week when an EU regulatory committee postponed a vote on the entry of a Monsanto crop.

EU: unified version for food labels across all states?

The European food industry could see a unified version of labels on foodstuffs, and accompanying cost-savings, as Europe's executive arm calls for standardised labels across the EU, writes Lindsey Partos.

Fortitech upgrades production of nutritional food additives

Fortitech Europe, part of the global network of international companies of Fortitech, has begun transferring production operations from its facility in Niløse, Denmark, to its new facility in Gadstrup, outside of Copenhagen.

New anti-microbial sealing rings

A joint development with O-ring specialist Eriks and Milliken Chemical has come up with a range of sealing rings for the dairy industry that aim to minimise the presence and effects of bacteria and microbes.

UK food agency consults industry over meat ingredients

Suppliers of meat ingredients to the UK market are called on by the UK food agency for comments as criteria comes under review.

Lock ups companies metal detection capabilities

Lock Inspection Systems has supplied a UK food company with a custom made metal detector for its two production facilities, in an effort to help maintain food quality in the face of growing demand.

Alcoa begins US production of new wine closure

In the US, Alcoa Closure Systems International has begun the commerciallaunch of VinTegra, its new closure system for wine bottles as an alternative tocorks and synthetic stoppers.

Chr Hansen launches culture to improve sour cream texture

Meeting the challenge of organoleptic changes when fat is removed from low fat formulations, Chr Hansen launches a new culture to improve texture in sour cream and buttermilk, writes Lindsey Partos.

Independence obtained, says head of EU food agency

On the eve of his move to Parma in Italy, to head up Europe's first food risk agency, Geoffrey Podger affirms the authority has already cleared the first hurdle, independence, reports Lindsey Partos.

Formation unveils software designed to cut costs

Formation Systems has launched what it claims is the only process Product Lifecycle Managmenet (PLM) software that completely integrates the product development process from formulation to packaging.

New study explores source of flavour additives

New fundamental research could open up opportunities for flavourists trying to harness plant pathways to produce essential oils used as flavour additives.

German risk agency calms dioxin scare

German food agency seeks to calm consumers after high levels of potential carcinogenic dioxins identified in free range eggs.

Europe's food agency maps out 2005

As Europe's food agency finally makes the permanent move to Italy, a framework plan for 2005 consolidates the key objectives for the EU's major risk assessor.

Fuller's aims for growth with KHS kegging

Fuller Smith & Turner, the brewer of London Pride ale, has geared up for growth by investing in a £2 million new line of keg racking equipment supplied by German manufacturer KHS, writes Kim Hunter Gordon.

Guidance for new food safety rules

UK food watchdog has issued a guidance document to help the food industry negotiate new rules on food safety that entered into force this month.

Seafood producer goes trans fat free

Leading frozen seafood brand Gorton's announced last week that it had removed trans fats from all its product lines.

Milk labeling divides dairy industry

A campaign launched this month by the Center for Global Food Issues (CGFI) warning consumers against claims made on milk cartons has received short shrift from the organic industry, reports Philippa Nuttall.

Sudan colour recalls continue in UK

Illegal red colour identified in a popular food oil prompts the latest in a series of recalls in the UK called by the country's food watchdog.

Calls for more data on harmful furan in foods

European panel of scientists concludes more data is needed before reaching a firm risk assessment of consumer exposure to the harmful furan chemical in food.

Kraft extends nutrition labelling to US audience

Kraft Foods, the world's biggest food company, has announced its US operation is to provide consumers with more nutritional information about its products - a precedent already set by its UK division, Tom Armitage reports.

Ingredients focus for new Chinese food safety index

Ingredients will be the prime focus of a new food safety system proposed for the burgeoning Chinese food market.

Degafloor warns against anti-microbial use

A chemical used as an anti-microbial in some food processing plants could be endangering human health, claims UK resin flooring systems supplier Degafloor.

New broth slices day away from listeria testing

Tracking the harmful foodborne pathogen Listeria in the food chain, UK firm Oxoid has designed a new broth that could accelerate detection time for the food industry.

Risk of vCJD epidemic small

As beef sales reach pre-mad cow disease levels scientists in the UK say the likelihood of a large vCJD epidemic remains small.

Large sample study finds high sugar risk in cancer development

High blood sugar levels could be a risk factor in developing several types of cancer, suggest researchers that tracked over 1 million Koreans for a decade.

Large sample study finds high sugar risk in cancer development

High blood sugar levels could be a risk factor in developing several types of cancer, suggest researchers that tracked over 1 million Koreans for a decade.

Five minute system for food pathogen

New techniques to minimise the risk of the harmful food pathogen E. coli in the food chain sees the launch of rapid detection system that could speed up identification and reduce costs for the meat industry.

Lack of evidence on bone health risk to reduce vitamin A safe levels

There is insufficient evidence on the association between bone health and vitamin A intake to justify a change in dietary advice to consumers, concludes a draft report by experts in the UK.

Thorntons installs detector to increase reliability

UK chocolate manufacturer Thorntons has installed a fifth Thermo Electron DSP3 metal detector in order to further increase efficiency and safety.

Canada BSE discovery raises meat industry fears

Another case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) has been reported in Canada, raising fears that public confidence in beef could be further undermined, writes Anthony Fletcher.

Tracking potential allergens in novel ingredients, new science

Food makers are one step closer to being able to identify what makes a protein more likely to become an allergen and consequently slicing them out of food formulations with UK researchers finding over a hundred allergens could be classified into just a handful of protein families, writes Lindsey Partos.

Food alerts to rise?

Tightening up traceability rules to slice away risk to the food chain, with the entry of 2005 food industry firms are now required to notify local authorities, suggesting food alerts may rise this year.

Rapid detection of food pathogens, new technology

New techniques to minimise the risk of the harmful food pathogen E. coli in the food chain sees the launch of rapid detection system that could speed up identification and reduce costs for the meat industry.

GM foods 'as safe as plant-derived,' finds EU group

Brussels addresses the issue of consumer cynicism and fear of agricultural biotechnology in European citizens, setting up a thematic network on the safety risk assessment of genetically modified food crops, the Entransfood project, in order to stimulate the debate.

New EU commissioner underlines food safety priority

Markos Kyprianou, the new Commissioner for Health and Consumer Protection in Brussels, will continue in his predecessor David Byrne's foodsteps, pushing to maintain high levels of food safety in the EU.

Nutrition should govern marketing to kids, says CSPI

The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) has issued a new set of new guidelines to the US food industry and media, proposing that basic nutritional thresholds should determine whether products are suitable for marketing to children.

Scientists firm up kits to detect food pathogens

Stopping the distribution of contaminated foods from the farm to the fork is a ceaseless challenge for the food industry that relies heavily on technology to identify any anomalies.

Canada confirms BSE case

The new year began with some bad news for the Canadian beef industry after the country confirmed its second case of BSE.

Salmonella and sudan, ongoing risk to food chain

Illegal red colour in palm oils, salmonella in tortillas and listeria in smoked salmon all featured on the EU's food-linked risk alert system at the end of the year.

New prediction technology for corn manufacturers

A new computer programme to help food manufacturers predict mycotoxin levels in corn has been developed by scientists in the US.

Proteomic research to improve flour quality

An improvement in the quality of flour ingredients is the focus of new research by US government scientists who are taking a closer look at hundreds of different proteins in the wheat kernels.

Genome tools shed light on prevalent food pathogen

Genomic tools help scientists gain an insight into the roots of foodborne disease and to identify clues about why some strains of the bacterium campylobacter - which each year cause more than 400 million cases of gastrointestinal disease - are more virulent than others.

Foodborne disease causes UTI outbreak

US scientists confirm that food products contaminated with the serious foodborne pathogen Escherichia coli were responsible for a multi-state outbreak of urinary tract infections.

Device to cut airborne dust enters market

The US government science agency Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has granted a license to a Minnesota firm to commercialise an electrostatic system for reducing airborne dust and microorganisms in poultry houses and hatcheries.

New technology keeps wine fresh

A hi-tech way of preserving open bottles of wine from oxygen contact could prevent consumers and restaurants from being afraid to open better bottles of wine.

GM cows to up cheese yield

Increasing cheese yields is a key preoccupation for cheese makers the world over. Targeting this concern, scientists in New Zealand have created cows genetically modified to produce high-protein milk for the cheese industry.

Rice bread mix to hit gluten-free market?

Food scientists continue the challenge to come up with food ingredients suitable for consumers unable to eat wheat, rye or barley-based foods because of a reaction to the gluten protein found in these grains.

Liquid blending system ups efficiency

In the US Oden Corporation and Emerson's Micro Motion division are re-launching Oden's patented Mass/Blend Continuous Stream Liquid Blending Systems. The system features straight tube Coriolis metres that are said to increase blending efficiency and cut back on production costs.

New grape press cuts the cost of controlling oxygen

French company Vaslin Bucher has unveiled a cost effective method of controlling oxidation of grape must during pressing.

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