EU food production responds to global changes
Closures, restructuring. mergers and the offshoring of production are continuing to change the profile of the EU's food manufacturing sector, according to a report from an European Commission agency.
Archives for October 9, 2006
Essential oils offer natural antioxidant alternatives for meats
Essential oils of sage and rosemary could offer a natural alternative for processed meats, slowing oxidative spoilage as well as imparting flavour and aroma, suggests a new study from Spain.
Dough machine speeds up processing times
Baking machinery maker Fritsch has introduced a new version of its dough sheeting system Rollfix - allowing it to accommodate thicker dough sheets and speed up process times.
Meat inspectors to install satellite dishes at key plants
About 2,000 meat and poultry processing plants have been given notice they must make space available for satellite dishes that will be used by federal food safety inspectors.
New light stablizer reduces plastic weathering
A new monomeric hindered amine light stabilizer (HALS) is the first to be approved forfood contact applications worldwide, claims BASF.
Health boom drives cereal snacks, report
On the back of growing demand for healthier snacking products, cereal snacks are luring consumers away from traditional indulgences such as crisps and confectionery - prompting snack makers to diversify to keep up with the trend.
Gelita protein promises to cut fat in chocolate
A special protein generated through a novel enzymatic process has been developed to partially replace the fat in chocolate.
Galactic j-v doubles lactic acid capacity in China
Belgian lactic acid producer Galactic will double capacity at its joint venture plant in China to meet rising demand for the additive in food production.