Robots raise food packing efficiency
More state-of-the-art robot arms will soon be packing cheese in Lincolnshire, the UK, providing more evidence that robots may cut costs and provide a viable alternative to outsourcing for manufacturers.
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Clover looking at microalgae as new omega-3 source
Australian omega-3 producer Clover Corporation is testing whether microalgae could offer an alternative source of health fatty acids to its current raw material supply, fish.
FSA extends French cheese alert amid E-coli fears
The E-coli food alert on some French camembert brands has been extended to more products in the UK, as the country's food watchdog says batches may have found their way on to food fairs and farmers' markets.
Tesco to launch cholesterol-lowering range under own label
The UK's biggest supermarket, Tesco, is introducing its own plant sterol-containing dairy range next month, offering a cheaper alternative to the leading cholesterol-lowering brands.
Combining food additives could harm nervous system, study
The combination of common food additives could interfere with the development of the nervous system, raising new concerns about the health implications of children's diets, according to a new report published today.