Archives for August 29, 2017

Smaller milkfat globules improve ‘spreadability’ of cold butter, Australian researchers find

A team of food scientists has found decreasing the fat globule size in milk can change the consistency of cold butter, making it easier to spread and low-fat cream easier to whip.

UPDATE: Two explosions at Arkema plastic resin facility

Arkema suffered two explosions at its Crosby, Texas, plant today warning there was a risk of further explosions at the site.

Linx Printing Technologies meets challenge of coding on oily packaging

Linx Printing Technologies has expanded its range of specialist inks with the introduction of a formula that meets the challenges of coding onto oily surfaces, such as butter packaging. 

Arla revenue jumps 3% in first half of 2017

Arla Foods’ revenue has risen by 3% in the first half of 2017 due to increased sales prices.

If FDA permits terms such as almondmilk, its standards of identity are 'meaningless,' says NMPF

If the FDA were to give a formal seal of approval to terms such as ‘almondmilk’ and ‘vegan cheese,’ it would render federal standards of identity “totally meaningless,” argues the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) in comments responding to a...

WORLD FOOD SUMMIT 2017

Chr Hansen CEO: Fighting food waste is part of our business plan

Chr Hansen's bioprotective cultures are so effective at extending shelf life, the firm has set itself an ambitious target: to reduce global yoghurt waste by 2% before 2020, its CEO says.