All news articles for March 2015

The groups seek to publish their findings in peer-reviewed journals

“The goal is to crystallise existing consensus..."

ILSI Europe establishes prebiotic and probiotic groups

By Shane STARLING

The European branch of the International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI) has established separate working groups to investigate the microbiota, mechanisms of action and intestine barrier function.

Dr Martin Skanderby, sales group manager, GEA Process Engineering

Dispatches from Anuga FoodTec 2015

GEA improves DDD air disperser with infrared camera technology

By Jenny Eagle

GEA Process Engineering has improved its DDD type (Direct Duct Disperser) air disperser with infrared cameras monitoring nozzle performance for its spray drying technology for food and dairy powders.

Probi: “We see this collaboration as an important step in our future product development.”

Probiotic chief: “[Collaboration] could be part of the puzzle for health claim applications”

Swedish firm engages Wageningen to reveal probiotic mechanism of action

By Shane STARLING

A Swedish probiotic player has enlisted Wageningen University to research probiotic mechanisms of action in the area of inflammation – work Probi’s CEO told us could yield a sector-defining health claim.

GSK engaged rugby stars to promote Cyclone but has run into a QC maul

GSK: "We spent two years developing this product and as yet are not sure why this is happening.”

Glaxo withdraws MaxiNutrition creatine milk over choking concerns

By Shane STARLING

In-bottle creatine crystallisation is behind a full UK recall of GlaxoSmithKline-owned MaxiNutrition Cyclone Milk products over choking concerns. GSK implemented the recall after customer complaints a spokesperson told us today.

Mario Abreu, VP, Environment, Tetra Pak

Tetra Pak turns recyclable cartons into fireworks

By Jenny Eagle

Tetra Pak is working on a number of initiatives to reach its goal of 40% recycling rates by 2020 including the continued development of Hangzhou Fulun Ecology Technology company in China.

The probiotic sector wants its claims back...

From the Gut Microbiota for Health congress in Barcelona, Spain

ISAPP: Can we reclaim the word probiotics?

By Shane STARLING

EU-banned marketing terms like ‘probiotics’ need to be reclaimed and recently reworked definitions and criteria can help win ongoing regulatory and research battles, ISAPP told a microbiota congress in Barcelona on Saturday.

Gallacher will start the role next week

First Milk appoints former Mars boss as ceo

By Laurence Gibbons

First Milk has appointed Mike Gallacher as its new chief executive, following Kate Allum’s decision to quit the co-operative after five years in the role.

Tetra Pak applies to build two factories in US

Tetra Pak to expand US plant

By Jenny Eagle

Tetra Pak has filed an application with Vancouver City Council to build a 3,315 square foot and a 1,780 square foot facility to expand its factory for additional manufacturing equipment.

The FSAI continues to recommend the sale of raw milk for direct human consumption should be prohibited

FSAI finds Listeria and Campylobacter in raw milk

By Joseph James Whitworth

Listeria monocytogenes and Campylobacter were detected in 20% and 22% respectively of milk filter samples tested by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI).

No risk, say dairy firms after Kiwi poisoning threat is revealed

New Zealand

No risk, say dairy firms after Kiwi poisoning threat is revealed

By RJ Whitehead

New Zealand’s dairy industry is reassuring consumers that today’s news of threats to poison infant formula last year does not mean there has been any cause for concern and their products are perfectly safe for consumption.

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