Food safety
Chr. Hansen launches range of Viniflora products
Chr Hansen is launching new range of Viniflora products for red wine producers reversing the classical scheme of fermentation management in wines. Production of red wine requires alcoholic fermentation where yeasts transform sugars into ethanol and some flavours. This is traditionally followed by the malolactic fermentation where lactic acid bacteria transform malic acid into lactic […]
European Commission’s recommendation on cadmium in food
The European Commission has published a recommendation calling for a reduction in he presence of cadmium in food stuffs. The recommendation involves the decrease of cadmium input during the growing of crops and vegetables for human consumption on land. In order to reduce cadmium levels in food the Member States have to implement the already […]
Greek yogurt process promises an end to 1 million tons of acid whey
Greek yogurt manufacturers could cut their acid whey output by a collective 1 million tons a year simply by converting it into value-added dairy products, according to Arla Foods Ingredients. Arla Foods Ingredients has developed a processing solution – based on a Nutrilac protein derived from milk – that enables producers of Greek yogurt to use their acid […]
Improved control of foodborne Clostridium
The control points that are critical to prevent foodborne outbreaks by Clostridium perfringens differ between two main groups of this bacterium. This is the outcome of recent research carried out by Yinghua Xiao at NIZO food research. C. perfringensisolates from foods were analysed using a functional genomics approach and their growth potential was assessed in […]
Boost food hygiene controls with Loma’s IP69K-rated inspection systems
Loma’s latest line-up of IQ3+ Metal Detection and X⁵ X-ray contaminant inspection systems and are designed to withstand high-pressure hot steam jet cleaning of up to 1,450psi. Constructed using top-quality 304L stainless steel makes the systems food safe and reduces the risk of corrosion. In creating these newly designed systems, Loma engineers have paid particular […]
Indena releases Beanblock
Control of body weight represents today one of the most relevant target in the management of the epidemic problem of overweight and consequently with all the health risks connected with this condition, particularly when associated with hypertension and glucose intolerance. The possibility to control dietary carbohydrates metabolism and absorption seems a very promising approach. This […]
IFST President awarded OBE
IFST president Professor Margaret Patterson has been awarded an Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list for Services to the Agri-Food Industry, especially relating to food safety and quality. On hearing of the award, Patterson said she was “totally surprised but absolutely delighted” to be given this honour. She is […]
Peeling off the layers
The latest developments in the fruit and vegetable industry – from processing, handling, new products and logistics.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Pick of the crop
Summer has arrived, along with the nice, fresh-looking pineapple cover of this month. Our product focus on fruit and vegetables peels the layers off the different aspects of this sector. I’ve looked at handling, processing, logistics and new products so you get a good overview of new developments across the line. In terms of overviews, […]
World’s largest dairy spray dryer completes its first season
The world’s largest dairy spray dryer has successfully completed its first season. Fonterra’s 30 tonne/hour milk powder plant at Darfield, New Zealand, has been in full operation since being started up in August 2013. The dryer, Darfield D2, is the second of two at Fonterra’s Darfield milk processing site in New Zealand, and it has […]
Coca‑Cola Great Britain adds new ‘healthier’ brand – Coca‑Cola Life
First piloted in Argentina and Chile in 2013, this will be the first time it will be available in Europe. This lower-calorie cola contains a third less sugar and a third fewer calories than regular cola and is sweetened from natural sources. Sweetened with a blend of sugar and naturally-sourced stevia leaf extract, a 330ml […]
Ice introduces faster labeller
Coding company Interactive Coding Equipment (ICE) is launching an advance in print and apply labelling technology, offering print speeds up to three times faster than traditional machines. The new ICE Vulcan print and apply labeller is the first of its type to print and directly apply the label to a pack – both traded unit […]
New Swedish cider flavours
Kopparberg, the Swedish fruit cider, aims to bring a touch of Scandinavian cool to this year’s summer months with two of the new ciders flavours – Kopparberg Cloudberry and Kopparberg Elderflower and Lime. Found in Sweden, cloudberries are sharper than typical forest fruits and have a flavour that provides a refreshing alternative to sweeter summer […]
Project delivers healthy growth for Scottish food and drink companies
Scottish food and drink companies have been benefitting from a project that is helping them invest in R&D and develop new products for the health, nutrition and wellbeing market. The Food & Health Innovation Service (FHIS), funded by Scottish Enterprise and Highlands and Islands Enterprise and managed by a consortium led by Campden BRI, was […]