Processing
Kellogg in R&D deal with EnWave
Kellogg has announced that it has signed an R&D agreement with EnWave ‘to measure the nutritional and commercial benefits’ of its nutraREV food dehydration technology within a product area including cereal and cereal bars. “The Agreement provides an exclusive period of up to 12 months for Kellogg to test nutraREV with an option to license […]
Thermo Fisher responds to E.coli crisis
Thermo Fisher Scientific says it has responded to the E.coli O104 crisis in Europe by increasing production and distribution of its Brilliance ESBL Agar plate, a chromogenic screening plate for the detection of Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase-producing (ESBL) organisms, such as the outbreak strain, within 24 hours. “With worldwide concern over E.coli O104, food microbiologists need […]
Salmonella-beating CAP treatment under review
The use of cold atmospheric plasmas to inactivate Salmonella has recently been reviewed by researchers from the Institute of Food Research. A growing demand for fresh produce means the food industry is under constant pressure to supply safe food with minimal processing. And it’s crucial that these foods are supplied without microbial contamination as many […]
New kitchen is ‘future of food processing’
European food processors are being welcomed to a fully equipped kitchen in the UK which claims to ‘kick the tyres’ on the latest cooking and freezing high-volume, high-speed equipment on offer in the US. Located just outside Ashford, in the UK, the newly opened kitchen allows European food processors to test a variety of cooking […]
EFSA updates food irradiation advice
EFSA’s scientific experts have this week updated advice on the safety of irradiation of food – a process which can be used to destroy bacteria that cause food poisoning. Having looked at the efficacy and microbiological safety of the process, and possible risks arising from the formation of several chemical substances as a result of […]
Microflakes ‘designed to deliver chocolate flavour and colour’
ADM Cocoa International has launched deZaan Chocolate Microflakes, which it says will allow manufacturers ‘to capture the indulgence of real chocolate in a convenient, dispersible powder form’. The microflakes have been designed to deliver the flavour and colour of real chocolate to ice creams, dairy desserts, drinks and confiseur chocolates. “Formulated to disperse and dissolve […]
Fish and shellfish safety research plan
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) in Scotland is commissioning five pieces of research that it says will help gather evidence to improve the hygiene standards of fish and shellfish consumed in Scotland. The areas of research are to include a review of the processes in place throughout the processing chain that are designed to control […]
Fish and shellfish employees can now net new skills
The first dedicated training qualification for fish and shellfish processing to be launched for more than 20 years is now available to employers. The Proficiency in Fish and Shellfish Industry Skills qualification has been developed by Improve, the UK-based food and drink skills council, and can now be accessed through the National Skills Academy for […]
Enzyme preparation promises bakery industry boost
A new bakery enzyme preparation will slow down staling and improve crumb elasticity, according to manufacturer Cognis. The firm says Nutrilife AS M is tailor-made for ‘maximum freshness retention in all yeast-raised baked products’ and can be added to existing formulations in various dosages, depending on the desired shelf life. “In emerging and developed markets […]
EU victory for organic sector
News that the European Commission will not move to ban the use of nitrates and nitrites in the processing of organic cured meats has been welcomed by UK organic control body Organic Farmers & Growers. The issue had been under discussion for more than two years, with the aim of taking sodium nitrite and potassium […]
Driving the meat industry forward
Employers are joining forces to tackle training and recruitment issues in the meat and poultry sector. The National Skills Academy for Food and Drink Manufacturing is co-ordinating a new skills steering group that will involve employers and leading trade organisations. The announcement comes following a sector conference at Harper Adams University College in Shropshire, a […]
Sterile robot cleans up
The new VP-G2 Sterile Robot developed by Denso is now available from UK-based AA Robotics. With a maximum payload of 2kg, the robot has been specially designed for use in cleanrooms where there is a requirement for sterile manufacturing, processing and packaging. Four different models of the VP-G2 robot are available depending upon the environment […]
Bosch reveals new India investment
Packaging and processing firm Bosch Packaging Technology has acquired 33,000sq m of land on the Verna Industrial Estate in India, and is planning to invest £3.5 million (€4m) to build up the new plant. “This investment will fuel our ambition to grow in the packaging industry,” says Karthik Viswanathan, managing director of Bosch India. Bosch’s […]
Stevia companies of the world unite
Stevia producers from around the world have announced the establishment of the International Stevia Council, a global trade association representing the interests of companies that process, manufacture and/or market stevia sweetener products. The International Stevia Council will focus on safety, quality and stakeholder education as part of its agenda to support and promote the worldwide […]