Exporters wary of shipping dependency, study finds
Exporters prefer to put their eggs in more than one basket when it comes to choosing shippers, according to an industry survey.
Archives for September 18, 2006
Nano napkin detects pathogens with a swipe
A new biodegradable napkin under development uses nanotechnology to detect contamination in food products.
Health claims adoption blocked by 11th hour hitch
The new European Nutrition and Health Claims Regulation hit an unexpected barrier to its adoption yesterday, since it was found to contain the wrong comitology procedure. Rectifying the oversight could take months and may re-open debate on nutrient...
Danisco enzyme cuts costs and crumbs
A new baking enzyme which aims to cut costs on the production line and increase the shelf life of bakery products has been launched by ingredients giant Danisco.
Coffee prices hit record high
The coffee market was very volatile during the month of August, particularly with the explosion in Robusta prices, according to ICO executive director Nestor Osorio.
Finsbury tackles healthy bakery market
A year of acquisition and investment has proved profitable for UK bakery company Finsbury Foods but now the group plans to further build sales by targeting the growing health sector.
New GI definitions spark fierce debate
A new set of definitions related to glycemic carbohydrates have been approved by a group of industry and science experts, in an effort designed to help food manufacturers communicate how the carbohydrate content of a product will affect blood glucose...
Chr Hansen cultures promise texture without the fat
Chr. Hansen has developed six new cultures that it claims can offer yoghurt manufacturers up to 20 per cent more texture.
Cooling tunnels help hot cows to up milk yield, study
Herding cows into special cooling tunnels during hot weather could increase milk yields, says a study, after a heatwave across Britain sent milk production plummeting this summer.
General Mills' whole grain cereal conversion in retrospect
Changing its entire cereal portfolio to whole grains last year presented General Mills with a huge opportunity, but also a number of challenges, said the firm, which yesterday explored the steps leading up to the launch of its whole grain initiative.