German allergy experts to focus on prevention plans
Allergy experts in Germany met last week to develop a comprehensive strategy for combating the condition through spreading information and conducting further research.
Archives for August 20, 2006
Weekly comment
Food science for all
Food scientists are becoming a rare species in Britain, and things won't change unless schools and food firms start telling young people there is more to food than a supermarket depot.
Most companies will have to wait years for nanotech's benefits
Most nanotechnology in the food industry is at zero commercial activity and will be limited to high-value products over the next few years, says the first detailed report on the technology's future.
Reduce processing waste, make stock
A new enzyme-based system will allow meat and fish-processing companies to turn their food-grade bone-material into stocks - reducing waste by up to 80 per cent, its designers claim.