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China and Canada found guilty of citric acid dumping
18-Nov-2008 - Ongoing US Department of Commerce investigations have found Chinese and Canadian companies are dumping citric acid and citrate salts into the US.
Curry spice may blunt acrylamide’s harm: Study
17-Nov-2008 - Curcumin, the natural pigment that gives the spice turmeric its yellow colour, may reduce the potential detrimental effects of acrylamide, says a new study from China.
Research boost for allergen-free ginger
13-Nov-2008 - A manufacturer of confectionary ginger is developing a new processing system that eliminates the need to use sulphites as a preservative, making its ginger products allergy-free.
Online system aims at brew efficiency
12-Nov-2008 - Getting the most from the brewing process is the key aim of a new online-tool designed to maximize productivity by analysing the unique qualities behind individual beer brands, says its designer.
Radiation technology growth hindered: report
31-Oct-2008 - The growth potential for food irradiation technology has contracted dramatically but the value of the sector is forecast to exceed $2.3bn by 2012, claims a new report into the industry.
Fonterra cleared over Bangladesh melamine fears
30-Oct-2008 - New Zealand-based dairy group Fonterra says that a branded milk powder marketed in Bangladesh has been cleared for sale in the country after impendent testing found the product free from the industrial chemical melamine.
Noodles and meat recalled in Japanese food scares
27-Oct-2008 - Food scares have been making headlines in Japan with both meat products and instant noodles being recalled in recent days.
UN urges overhaul of China's food safety system
23-Oct-2008 - China must revamp its food safety system so that it is less disjointed and consumer confidence is restored, claims United Nations officials.
Chinese dairy company imports $15m of melamine testing tools
22-Oct-2008 - Chinese dairy company Yili said it has spent about $15m (€11.6m) on importing melamine testing equipment from the US and Japan to restore confidence after the melamine scandal, according to the state news agency Xinhua.
Ocean Nutrition Canada unveils $19m expansion plans
21-Oct-2008 - Ocean Nutrition Canada Limited (ONC) has announced a $19m investment into capacity expansion which it claims will secure its position as the world’s largest fish oil manufacturer.
Rapid melamine detection method developed, claims US firm
20-Oct-2008 - A rapid method for the detection of melamine in infant formula and liquid milk meets the requirements of China’s Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST), claims its developer.
New ADM cocoa plant to meet growing demand
17-Oct-2008 - ADM has this week opened its new cocoa processing plant in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, a project it began in 2006 in a bid to expand and cater to growing demand for cocoa and chocolate materials from manufacturers.
Russian flour mill increases production with new machinery
14-Oct-2008 - Russian grain processor PAVA aims to increase the quality and volume of its wheat flour production with the installation of a new grain dampening unit at its Rebrikha mill.
Melamine crisis makes manufacturers extra-cautious over safety
13-Oct-2008 - The fall-out from the melamine crisis in China is prompting manufacturers to be super careful about sourcing safe ingredients, say industry sources – not just dairy and not just those coming from China.
China announces new melamine guidelines
09-Oct-2008 - China is taking steps to reassure countries that are banning its imports following the melamine crisis with the introduction of new safety levels for food and drink.
Cadbury recalls all chocolate products made at Beijing plant
29-Sep-2008 - British confectionery firm Cadbury has recalled all of its chocolate products manufactured at its Beijing plant as a precautionary step 'after monitoring' melamine-contamination events in China, the chocolate maker said this morning.
Tate & Lyle loses sucralose patent case
23-Sep-2008 - Tate & Lyle is to appeal against a court ruling which concluded that Chinese importers and manufacturers of sucralose did not infringe the sugar giant’s patents, as it had claimed.
Move to reduce soybean transport costs
10-Sep-2008 - Soybean producers are pooling resources to combat rising transport costs, compounded by heavy rain and flooding, in a move which could ultimately benefit food manufacturers, according to an industry analyst.
New method of tackling listeria in ready-to-eat foods
09-Sep-2008 - A new study has found the combination of natural antimicrobials with in-package pasteurization of ready-to-eat (RTE) turkey bologna is effective in reducing the L. monocytogenes pathogen and preventing outgrowth during refrigerated storage.
New 'active' sensor has many food sector uses, claims ITW
09-Sep-2008 - New active sensors can help food processors gauge the amount of fluids in containers and are adaptable to each plant’s particular needs, says the developer.
EU lifts restrictions on heat-treated Chinese poultry
08-Sep-2008 - The European Union has lifted restrictions on poultry products from a particular region in China.
New plant: Pava accelerates supplies of wheat gluten and starches
04-Sep-2008 - Ambitious Russian grain processor PAVA spears higher margin value-added ingredients, announcing plans to break ground on a grain fractionation plant for the production of wheat gluten, starches and syrups.
Aquentium deal boosts ozone sanitation technology
27-Aug-2008 - An ozone sanitation technology is receiving a boost in the US market, following an agreement signed between manufacturer Aquentium and Advanced Purification Systems International to market the equipment.
Study sheds light on bee decline threatening crops
20-Aug-2008 - Researchers may be a step closer to explaining the mysterious decline in the bee population in the US which has caused alarm in the food industry over honey supplies and crops dependent on bees for pollination.
Asparagus waste investigated as new fibre source
13-Aug-2008 - A new study from Spain has found that portions of asparagus spears that are unused by vegetable processors could be tapped as a source of fibre, to bring both nutritional and technological benefits to food.
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