The FDA’s list of the ten riskiest foods in the US
01 January, 2010
In the US, ten foods alone have accounted for nearly 40% of all foodborne-illness outbreaks linked to FDA-regulated foods since 1990.
High demand for microwave packaging
16 December, 2009
Convenient meal options are driving the demand for microwave packaging products with steady growth forecast for the next few years.
Resources about European traditional foods
10 December, 2009
A collection of new resources on European traditional foods has been released by The British Nutrition Foundation, on behalf of the European Food Information Resource (EuroFIR) project.
Swallowing risk with beverage can pull-tabs
09 December, 2009
The safety of stay-tabs on beverage cans has been called into question after a US study has identified 19 cases of ingestion at a single hospital over a 16-year period.
International standard for detection of chocolate fraud
08 December, 2009
The International Organisation for Standardisation has adopted a method developed by the European Commission's Joint Research Centre to measure vegetable fats in milk chocolate.
Minimising ingredient handling and waste
02 December, 2009
Food manufacturers the world over share a common goal: the efficient production of high-quality products. Where food products are concerned, quality, freshness and waste minimisation take on additional importance.
Fortifying foods
01 December, 2009
Health-conscious consumers are driving the demand for products that aim to promote better health, increase longevity and prevent the onset of chronic diseases.
Therapeutic agent in soy
01 December, 2009
Natural lipid molecules found in soy, Sphingadienes, may underlie the benefits of all soy products. They have been found to possibly prevent and treat colon cancer.
Substantial salt reduction without loss of taste
09 November, 2009
TIFN has announced a technology that enables processors to reduce the salt content of foods by 25% without loss of taste nor the need for sodium substitutes or taste additives.
Electrolysed water for clean-in-place sanitation
16 September, 2009
Testing has proven the efficacy of electrolysed water as a sanitation process for CIP applications.
US seeking to define ‘natural’
15 September, 2009
The term ‘natural’ on meat and poultry product labels in the US is under discussion as the country seeks to define the conditions under which the claim can be made.
International collaborative closure trial opens doors
15 September, 2009
A significant number of global wineries and closure manufacturers are taking part in an international collaborative commercial closure trial, designed to collect evidence about the performance of the major closure types.
Organics and packaging
15 September, 2009
Consumers want organic packaging as well as organic foods and beverages.
As good as glass
15 September, 2009
Barrier tests conducted by Superfos have shown that plastic can offer barrier properties nearly as good as glass.
Colours count
14 September, 2009
The choice of colour on a label or package can mean the difference between success and failure for a food or drink in the marketplace.
