Ochratoxin A: barrier levels for coffee and grape juice
Food makers alert to the levels of a potentially carcinogenic mould commonly found on crops as scientists back an extension barrier levels for ochratoxin A to grape juice, coffee and wine.
Archives for October 14, 2004
Buhler boosts Ghana's cocoa production capabilities
German-based Buhler Group has been awarded a multi-million euro contract to expand an existing cocoa production facility in Ghana.
Spanish eggs contaminate UK food chain?
UK food watchdog warns this week it will bump up prevention actions for food pathogens as salmonella cases are on the rise, but contamination focus on Spanish eggs seems likely.
Low-carb diet may lower cholesterol
A low-carbohydrate diet improved cholesterol levels of severely obese people and may also curb markers of inflammation better than a reduced-fat diet, suggests a six-month study.
Solbar puts money into sugar analysis
Soy products firm Solbar Industries is to set up a new company specialized in sugar analysis, which will market its technology for use by manufacturers of dairy products, protein-rich foods and probiotic products.
DSM introduces Teavigo to first European market
DSM Nutritional Products has launched its purified green tea extract Teavigo in Italy, its first European market. The move is likely to help the roll-out of the product in other member states.
Consolidation in wine industry brings opportunities to Chr Hansen
Wine players are getting bigger and exposing their businesses to greater risk as consolidation in the industry continues and to ensure quality remains constant, Danish ingredients firm Chr Hansen claims to offer the solution through its raft of...
Italy split over GMOs
In a move that has split the government, Italian ministers block a motion put forward by the agriculture minister aimed at regulating the future introduction of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in Italy, reports CORDIS.
Co-operative takes on the big boys in zero trans fat market
The battle for market share in the growing zero trans fats oil marketplace has gathered pace after a small US co-operative joined the large commercial players by rolling out its first batch of trans fat-free soybean oil.
Volac ups whey protein capacity with new plant
UK whey proteins firm Volac International has opened a major new plant in the Netherlands, significantly increasing its output of highly concentrated dairy proteins for the health foods market.
MGPI reassures investors
Despite acknowledging last week that considerable investments in R&D and production facilities, designed to support the low carb surge, would impact sales in the first quarter of 2005, wheat protein and starch supplier MGP Ingredients, delivered an...