High-fat bakery good ‘vehicle’ for lutein delivery: Study
Lutein-enriched bakery products hold promise, particularly muffins and cookies where bioavailability is strong, say researchers.
Archives for January 14, 2015
FAO: Eco-friendly farming can bridge yield gaps
Smallholder farms can boost yields by as much as 130% with sustainable management techniques around irrigation and fertilizer use, says the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
If Bright Food takes over Weetabix...
Bright Food will need to protect Weetabix’s UK brand heritage should speculation of a full buyout come true, says a China-based analyst.
CBW to debut robot that reduces damage on injection-molded components
High-speed automation systems supplier CBW Automation is introducing a robot with a firm yet gentle touch for removing newly manufactured packaging components from their molds.
Napasol pasteurization line for hazelnut cooperative
Hazelnut Growers of Oregon is starting up its Napasol pasteurization line this week to eliminate potential foodborne pathogens.
Milling & Grains bite-size science
Drought damage, dwarf cereals, nitrogen application
Drought damages wheat in late stages of development, dwarf cereals winning the battle against fusarium crown rot, and nitrogen application lowers phenol concentrations.
Management team eyes opportunities in flexible packaging
Vonco Products implements new business strategy, corporate image
Confident in its capabilities after instilling a lean manufacturing culture and undergoing a strategic business planning process, flexible packaging supplier Vonco Products is reintroducing itself to the food industry.