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Nestlé to evalute protein impact on muscle wastage

jane.byrne@decisionnews.com — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:00:00 +0100

Combating muscle wastage in the elderly through greater understanding of the mechanisms of protein coupled with exercise is the primary focus of a three year research project involving Nestlé’s Research Centre and leading sports nutrition and physical performance research institutes.

Kraft pledges no Cadbury job cuts for two years

jane.byrne@decisionnews.com — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:00:00 +0100

US 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.

New test method makes staphylococci detection quicker and easier

rory.harrington@decisionnews.com — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:00:00 +0100

A 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 savings

rory.harrington@decisionnews.com — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:00:00 +0100

Gentler 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.

New Crown can plant to meet rising Chinese demand

rory.harrington@decisionnews.com — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:00:00 +0100

Crown Holdings is to build a new beverage can site in China to meet growing demand for two-piece cans in the country.

Europe moves closer to mandatory country of origin labelling

guy.montague-jones@decisionnews.com — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:00:00 +0100

The Environment Committee of the European Parliament has voted in favour of mandatory country of origin labelling for several foods including dairy products.

Magnesium may decrease colon cancer risk: Study

stephen.daniells@decisionnews.com — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:00:00 +0100

Increased intakes of magnesium may reduce a man’s risk of colon cancer by over 50 per cent, says a new observational study from Japan.

Malt extract deal covers Middle East, Poland and Belgium

jess.halliday@decisionnews.com — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:00:00 +0100

Dutch malt extract firm Diastatische Products is eyeing new opportunities for its malt extract ingredients in Belgium, Poland and the Middle East, and has a new distribution agreement with Univar to help it tap them.

The HVP recall: Damage control déjà vu

caroline.scott-thomas@decisionnews.com — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:00:00 +0100

Not again! It emerged last week that Basic Food Flavors, the company behind the ongoing HVP recall, knew its products were tainted with salmonella but carried on shipping them anyway. Déjà vu anyone?

Poor equipment design compromising food safety, EHEDG

jane.byrne@decisionnews.com — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:00:00 +0100

Misinterpretation of fundamental criteria for the hygienic design of equipment by designers is resulting in incorrect installation of parts such as valves and sensors at the initial design stage of new food processing equipment and leaves processors exposed to contaminant threats, claims the EHEDG.