Foss upgrades milk scanner for more accuracy
The launch of a new milk scanner by analytical specialists Foss has already bagged the group some major deals with its claim to be a fifth more accurate than its predecessor.
Archives for April 17, 2006
Nestlé starts health food fund
Nestlé has finalised arrangements for a new fund that will invest in food companies producing for the health, well-being and nutrition sectors, as part of the group's drive to stay on top of consumer health trends.
Study: Antibiotic ban reduces incidence of drug resistance
Australia 's policy of restricting antibiotic use in food-producing animals may be linked with dramatically lower levels of drug-resistant bacteria found in patients, according to scientists.
Carrot juice waste may be new functional fiber source
The solid waste from carrot juice production is rich in insoluble fiber, could reduce cholesterol levels, and should be exploited as a functional ingredient, say Taiwanese researchers.
EU states squabble over export subsidy cuts
The European Commission's cuts to export subsidies for dairy ingredients have survived a series of rows between Member States, as tension grows on how the bloc can meet its commitments to the World Trade Organisation talks.