Could taurine help reduce acrylamide in foods?
Taurine, the ingredient most famously linked to energy drinks, may help reduce levels of acrylamide in foods, suggests new research from Korea.
Archives for May 16, 2010
Meat sector crisis over, says IFFA
The financial meltdown in the meat processing and packaging industries is over declared the organisers of IFFA, the world’s leading trade show for the sectors.
IOM report: One step forward, two steps back
The call for better biomarkers to substantiate health claims is a bold and timely move, but we need to move away from trying to judge foods as pharmaceuticals.
Suitcase-sized NIR fat analyser ideal for smaller meat processors
Smaller-volume meat processors can now get the cost and quality benefits of a near infrared (NIR) fat analysing system thanks to the launch of an affordable, compact and robust new machine, said manufacturers Foss.
Nestlé makes fresh commitment on sustainable palm oil
Nestlé has pledged to crack down on companies “owning or managing high-risk palm oil plantations or farms linked to deforestation” as part of a new commitment to sustainable sourcing.
Spice Time moves to larger premises
Birmingham-based ethnic foods manufacturer Spice Time is moving into new purpose-built premises this year as it embarks on an ambitious bid to become the UK’s leading Halal foodservice manufacturer.