Coeliac sufferers may benefit from buckwheat enhanced gluten-free bread
Enhancing bread formulations with buckwheat flour could create high quality, antioxidant rich products for the gluten-free sector, says new research.
Archives for September 6, 2010
Intelligent shelf life indicator could slash food waste
A new intelligent technology that gives a running countdown of a product’s shelf life by analysing time and temperature data could replace traditional ‘use by’ dates on food labels, said the Norwegian company spearheading the development.
Snack makers can screen for small contaminants with Mettler kit upgrade
Increasing demand from retailers for rigorous quality control from suppliers was one of the drivers behind the enhancement of the sensitivity and early warning system of a throat metal detection system aimed at snack food and confectionery production.
Interflex plant upgrade to widen bread bag format offering
A UK bread packaging supplier said a £600,000 investment in two new lines will see its range of bag formats expand and capacity increase.
BEST to expand into Middle East and China
Belgian Electronic Sorting Company (BEST) is defying the current economic downturn with plans to expand into the energy growth markets of the Middle East and China.
Nestle sets new eco targets for UK and Ireland
Nestle UK&I has given an update on recent environmental progress and established new targets covering water, energy and packaging.
Curcumin not carcinogenic, finds EFSA review
In its safety review of curcumin as a food colouring substance, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) concludes that it agrees with the FAO and WHO findings that the food additive is not carcinogenic.