New test method makes staphylococci detection quicker and easierA new diagnostic test method will make the identification and enumeration of coagulase-positive staphylococci (CPS) in foods both simpler and significantly quicker, said Oxoid. Upgraded PET stretch blow moulder offers multiple savingsGentler PET bottle handling, cost savings and a smaller footprint are all benefits claimed by manufacturer KHS for its newly redesigned stretch blow moulder/filler monoblock system. Kraft pledges no Cadbury job cuts for two yearsUS food giant Kraft issued a public apology regarding the U-turn on its pledge to keep operational the Cadbury plant near Bristol, and it also promised to ensure no job losses over the next two years as it faced a committee of UK politicians yesterday. Europe moves closer to mandatory country of origin labellingThe Environment Committee of the European Parliament has voted in favour of mandatory country of origin labelling for several foods including dairy products. |
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The gum, mints and breath fresheners market in the US has remained buoyant in the recession and has increased by over ten per cent since, according to new research from market analysts, which forecast that the category will continue to grow through to 2014.
Anheuser-Busch InBev has set new environmental targets for 2012 that include plans to reduce water use and cut carbon emissions.
The Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) in Germany has suggested switching back to virgin cardboard as a way reducing food contamination risks linked to mineral oil.
The European organisation for specialty food ingredients has introduced a new structure, a new name, and new members, as the landscape of the sector is changing and new regulatory and technological challenges are coming into play.
Fonterra research has found that a musty flavour defect in beverages containing calcium caseinate is due to tainting by TBP and TBA, which likely to be caused by contamination in transport...