FDA confirms Listeria on Jensen Farms cantaloupes and equipment
Listeria has been found in samples of cantaloupes and packaging equipment at Jensen Farms, the company linked to the deadly Listeria outbreak in the US.
Archives for September 19, 2011
Campbell Soup’s innovation focus takes form with 35 new product launches
The Campbell Soup Company is launching 35 new products this fall with bolder flavors and new ingredient combinations, as the company addresses a 9% slump in soup sales.
New yogurt stabilisers address soaring gelatin prices: Cargill
Cargill has unveiled a new stabiliser system that it says will help dairy food manufacturers avoid the rising cost of gelatin in yogurt production.
Grape and clove extracts may slash acrylamide: Study
Extracts from grape seeds or clove buds may prevent the formation of acrylamide in potato-based food products by over 60%, suggests a new study.
WHO to target trans fats and salt to curb ‘tide of non-communicable diseases’
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has identified trans fats and salt intake amongst its list of low-cost interventions to counter the rise of diseases like cancer, heart disease, diabetes and lung disease.
QualiTech gets BRC certification for processing facility
Minnesota’s QualiTech has received A certification of its food processing facility under the British Retail Consortium (BRC) standard, as the company builds its safety standards.