23-Aug-2010 - The world’s first 100 percent biodegradable chip packet attracted a lot of noise last week, but not the buzz that SunChips’ maker FritoLay had been hoping for.
20-Aug-2010 - A&B Ingredients has developed a pea fiber to extend the meat content and increase stability of poultry nuggets while saving on cost, the company has said.
12-Aug-2010 - Loma has launched a new x-ray inspection system to accommodate large food products, such as meats and unprocessed blocks of cheese.
26-Jul-2010 - Food authorities in Hong Kong have raised the alarm that up to 48,000 cans of pork luncheon meat contaminated with liquid mercury could be on the market in the territory.
22-Jul-2010 - Naturex has launched a plant-based antioxidant meat preservative and a line of essential oils and oleoresins, which the firm says can help food producers meet consumer demand for natural products.
21-Jul-2010 - International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) has developed a range of natural chicken and beef flavours to meet new EU regulations.
19-Jul-2010 - Significant contributions to lipid and flavour science helped Professor Cameron Faustman, University of Connecticut, to win a prestigious award at this week's Institute of Food Technologist's (IFT) Annual Meeting and Food Expo in Chicago, Illinois.
12-Jul-2010 - A daily dose of vitamin B6 at the current upper tolerable levels may reduce levels of inflammatory compounds in people suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, says a new study.
12-Jul-2010 - Better thickening, gelling and film-forming properties than other starches thanks to a high amylose content are the benefits claimed for the native pea starch from food ingredients company American Key Products.
08-Jul-2010 - A new grade of resin clarified with an additive can enhance the clarity and side wall stiffness of low-density polypropylene (PP) for food packaging and allows it to compete with other plastic material on sustainability and aesthetics, says Total Petrochemcials.
08-Jul-2010 - Post-menopausal women following high-protein diets to lose weight may be at a higher risk of osteoporosis – and calcium supplementation does not help, finds a new study.
02-Jul-2010 - UK producers of organic bacon and cured meat products look set to be hit by a proposed EU ban on the use of sodium nitrite and potassium nitrate in organic foods. These preservatives are essential to traditional UK bacon.
02-Jul-2010 - Barbecues may see a healthier sausage this summer as Spanish scientists show that pork fat may be replaced by emulsified olive oil without changing the taste of the hot dog.
29-Jun-2010 - Extracts from peanut skin that are rich in antioxidant compounds may preserved the colour of raw beef and slow its spoilage, suggests a new study.
18-Jun-2010 - Enhanced hygiene, ease of cleaning and cost savings are benefits claimed by Bizerba for its new checkweigher for unpackaged food products.
11-Jun-2010 - Improved standards in hygiene, safety and speed, as well as energy and space savings are claims made for its new labelling system for thermoformers by Multivac.
09-Jun-2010 - Scientists exploring how to improve the fatty acid profile of beef by manipulating the diets of cattle are confident they can deliver meat containing enough healthy fat to make ‘source of omega-3’ nutrition claims on pack.
01-Jun-2010 - New data on salt in processed meats in Australia indicate that the majority of products on the market have higher than acceptable levels.
31-May-2010 - Proteins extracted from chicken legs may reduce blood pressure and potentially help against cardiovascular disease, according to a new study from Japan.
28-May-2010 - A world-first intelligent slicing machine for packaged meat, cheese and sausages automatically adjusts the width of slices to ensure exact portions and eliminate product give-away, said Bizerba.
21-May-2010 - A Greek food company has cited a significant increase in sales of its meat products, improved shelf life and a dramatic reduction in product returns as the benefits of using high pressure processing (HPP).
19-May-2010 - Convenience and versatility are two benefits of a “unique” easy-to-open and resealable packaging design for use across a range of materials and sectors, said Mondi Consumer Bags and Films.
18-May-2010 - Packaging convenience, hygienic design and maximum flexibility for a wide range of products, pouches and pouch sizes are benefits claimed for its new belted machine by manufacturer Multivac.
10-May-2010 - It’s a sticky issue that just won’t go away. There are sugar-free, tooth whitening and nicotine added versions but none from leading makers, as yet, that are dissolvable in rain.
10-May-2010 - Solae has introduced a new soy fibre ingredient intended to increase the yield and fluid retention of processed meat products, such as ground and kebab meat, while reducing cooking time, the company has said.