Advances in the use of LC/MS/MS for the Analysis of Antibiotics in Food
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EU broiler production in 2006 is forecast to be four per cent lower than last year due to the outbreaks of avian influenza (AI), but looks set to rebound in 2007, according to a new report.
UK-based Stanelco will begin testing the use of its radio frequency technology heat sealing method with a food packaging company within the next two months, according to a company spokesperson.
An outbreak of bluetongue disease has led to an export restriction on all ruminants in a 150 km area covering Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Germany and France.
Nanocantilevers could be crucial in designing a new class of ultra-small sensors for the quick detection of viruses, bacteria and other pathogens, say researchers at Purdue University.
A new UK government report into obesity has reignited the debate over who should take responsibility for the growing epidemic.
As food manufacturers inch closer to the holy grail of low-calorie, trans-fat free flavor-fantastic products one has to ask how we veered so far from the common sense of fresh home-cooked meals.
As part of a bid to shed low margin operations, Unilever today reached a deal to sell most of its European frozen foods business to a private equity firm for €1.73bn.
Leading US ingredient firm Cargill last week reported strong fiscal year earnings, although the performance of the firm's food ingredients business lagged the year-ago level.
Thai poultry farmers and processors protested outside EU offices in Bangkok this week, after the trading bloc unveiled its plans for a new quota system that will restrict imports of processed chicken.
Smithfield Foods has taken a major beating in its fiscal first quarter, with profits dropping 50 per cent after acquiring a foothold in Europe.
A new flow meter has the ability to accurately measure bi-directional flow without processing contact, allowing processors to adapt it to their operations without structural overhauls, say its designers.
Japan recently announced its approval of natamycin, an antimycotic used in cheese and meat production.
Yesterday a court ruled to condemn meat from a Northern Ireland coldstore as part of continuing investigation by the UK food standards agency into illegal health labeling.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of 'bacteria eating' viruses as food additives in ready-to-eat meat and poultry to protect against Listeria, and offer the industry an interesting alternative.
Products containing meat and poultry will now be able to feature the Whole Grain Stamp, after the US government announced it was to expand the list of goods eligible to use the eye-catching symbol.
Supplementation with conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) could prevent weight and fat gain at times of the year when people are most susceptible, as well as during the natural ageing process, says a new study supported by Cognis.
It was announced yesterday that scientists have successfully mapped the most extensive cow genetic sequence - bringing and end to a three year project that is promising to revolutionize the beef and dairy industry.
A new testing kit for Salmonella promises to give the most sensitive detection results in less than a day, its manufacturers claim.
Antioxidant and fibre-rich waste from wine making could offer a cheap and healthy alternative to synthetic antioxidants to prolong the shelf life of meat products, suggests a study from Spain.
US scientists are proposing a new way to evaluate pork quality - its pH content.
The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) is pushing ahead with product testing methods after scientists found new ways to detect latex allergens in food packaging.
Advertising could play an important role in reducing consumer fears when a product is linked to food safety concerns, write a team of economists and psychologists at Cornell University.
Conjugated linoleic acids (CLA), common in dairy products, are showing promise improving insulin action and decreasing blood glucose levels, according to both rat and human studies.
A US paediatrician has said that childhood obesity is due to the high-calorie, low-fibre Western diets that cause hormonal imbalances that encourage children to overeat.
A new report indicates that temperature fluctuations during fresh ground beef production do not increase the presence of E. coli.
New Zealand's meat promotion board launched an appellation for beef sold in the important Korean market this week, in a bid to differentiate its meat from its sizeable competitors, Australia and the US.
A water-soluble sumac berry extract has been found to increase shelf life and decrease bacteria contamination of chicken wings.
Eating a meal rich in saturated fats inhibits the activity of so-called 'good' cholesterol to protect against inflammation, but a meal rich in polyunsaturated fats boosts its action, says a study from Australia.
EU manufacturers are using more and more natural antimicrobials instead of the synthetic versions, according to a new report.
Under a proposed new law, UK inspectors would have the right to enter any manufacturing premises to check for the presence of animal borne diseases.
Sainsbury's plans to launch what it claims is the UK's first ever 100 per cent organic supermarket box scheme.
Laying the blame for a fatter world at the feet of the food industry has become a convenient mistake, and until this is recognized there is little chance of controlling the growing obesity epidemic.
About one-third of the UK's food packaging has been found to contain hidden latex, leading to calls for processors to note the presence of the known allergen on their products.
Premier Foods' strategy of acquisitions and price increases helped boost first half operating profits by 12.7 per cent and margins by almost one percentage point.
The demand for biocides in the food and drink industry is expected to grow due to consumer's heightened awareness of bacteria and pathogens.
New Zealand is investing in new research in meat science that is expected to add value to the country's meat sector and increase exports.
The European Commission yesterday set targets for member states to meet in reducing the presence of Salmonella in poultry, and has proposed trade bans on eggs from flocks with persistent high levels of the pathogen.
Different standards and warnings imposed on food in one state but not in others impede commerce, confuse consumers, and increase the cost of food without commensurate benefit, according to an authority on food law.
The food industry must face up to the challenges of modern communication if consumer confidence is to be regained - and costly mistakes are to be avoided, writes Keith Taylor.
New stabilisers for white meats and egg-free dressings are set to hit the European texturising market.
The latest draft of a proposed EU amendment to the bloc's regulation on contaminants widens the scope of limits on heavy metals and mycotoxins in foods, as part of the changes.
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