Archives for September 24, 2014

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Flavonoids for acrylamide reduction: Study

By Kacey Culliney

Flavonoids can effectively reduce acrylamide formation and there are low-cost methods of measuring the antioxidant activity to optimize impact, claim researchers.

Special edition: active and intelligent packaging

Survival of the fittest: Active packaging must offer real added value

By Rachel Arthur

New ideas and fancy designs might gain short term attention, but active and intelligent packaging products must offer clear added value if they are to survive in the ruthless food industry, according to Sirane. 

Canada

Plans to enhance the durability of durum wheat

By Nicola Cottam

Scientists and wheat breeders in Canada are working together on a 5-year project to make it easier and faster to develop new generations of resistant durum wheat.