That's a lot of chicken to recall
20 July, 2015Nearly 1000 tonnes of chicken product has been recalled in the US after an outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis. Epidemiologic, laboratory and traceback information has indicated that raw, frozen, stuffed and breaded chicken entrees produced by Aspen Foods are the likely source of the infections.
Patent sought for non-GMO acrylamide-reducing baker's yeast
16 July, 2015Canadian company Renaissance BioScience Corp has filed a provisional application for a US patent of its non-GMO acrylamide-reducing baker's yeast.
Naturex develops stable, naturally sourced beverage colouring
15 July, 2015 | Supplied by: NaturexNaturex has developed a stable colouring system for yellow and orange drinks.
New, natural, low-calorie sugar alternative
13 July, 2015A natural fruit juice made from monk fruit, a small Chinese melon, is being touted as a natural way to reduce sugar in everyday foods and beverages such as cereals, yoghurts and juices, without compromising flavour.
Meat production and consumption continues to increase worldwide
13 July, 2015Poultry's share of the world meat market is slated to reach 37% — matching pork in popularity.
Roll over porridge: wheat could rival oats and barley for lowering cholesterol
08 July, 2015Wheat-based products are far more popular with consumers than oats or barley, but until now wheat could not make the 'lowers cholesterol' claim that makes the other grains attractive.
Drink less than 1 litre of beer/day to minimise exposure to toxic metabolites
24 June, 2015If you drink more than a litre of beer a day you may approach or even exceed the recommended daily safe intake of mycotoxins.
New microbial source for asparaginase safe, says FSANZ
22 June, 2015A new microbial source for asparaginase has been assessed and declared safe by FSANZ.
Natural dairy thickener commercialised
15 June, 2015A new type of dairy or food thickener, which may add probiotic characteristics to the products in which it's used, has been discovered.
US tipped to give trans fat the boot
05 June, 2015The FDA is poised to take action to phase out the remaining trans fat in the US's food supply.
Frozen berries update: risk statement
02 June, 2015 | Supplied by: Food Standards Australia New ZealandFollowing the hepatitis A outbreak earlier this year, thought to be linked to frozen berry imports, the Food Standards Australia and New Zealand agency (FSANZ) has released a risk statement on the subject to the Department of Agriculture, the enforcement agency for imported food.
New method improves long-term storage of kiwifruit
01 June, 2015A simple and non-contaminant technology method may be the answer to improving the quality of kiwifruit during long-term storage.
Sunny Queen Meal Solutions ready-to-serve egg products
14 May, 2015 | Supplied by: Sunny Queen Meal Solutions
Sunny Queen Meal Solutions has launched a range of ready-to-serve egg products that offer commercial caterers an alternative way to prepare fresh egg dishes easily and safely.
Magic mushrooms remove gluten from wheat
10 April, 2015A US food technology company has developed a magic mushroom with a twist. Rather than causing hallucinations, these mushrooms remove gluten from wheat - a mind-bending concept in itself.
Food encapsulation market forecast to hit US$5.4 bn by 2020
10 April, 2015The global food encapsulation market is expected to reach US$5464.6 million by 2020, according to a new report. The increasing demand for natural flavours and clean label products has prompted development of novel products, which will drive this growth.
