Poultry workers exposed to drug-resistant bacteria
23 December, 2007Poultry workers in the United States are 32 times more likely to carry drug-resistant E. coli bacteria than others outside the poultry industry, according to a recent study conducted by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Decontaminating molluscs at four times the speed
11 December, 2007Researchers at the Universitat Jaume I (UJI) and the Spanish Research Council (CSIC) have patented a method to remove organic pollutants, such as pesticide residues, from bivalve molluscs.
Designing superior foods
13 August, 2007A UK food and material science expert has been awarded a Visiting Fellowship with the Food Futures Flagship, to help design healthier and tastier foods.
Marinade and stir-fry sauces
12 February, 2007Three marinade and stir-fry sauces have been released by Kikkoman.
Move to focus on food systems
15 March, 2006Vital health and environmental issues such as food security and sustainable development are to be addressed after the European Science Foundation recently accepted a proposal for a new Forward Look that aims to create a broad research agenda focusing on all aspects of food systems.
Curbing foodborne illnesses
23 February, 2006According to OzFoodNet 5.4 million cases of foodborne illness occur in Australia annually.
