New technologies on display at UK exhibition
14-May-2007 - Emerging technologies such as radio frequency identification and the latest food industry equipment will be...
Spining potato peeler improves yield and quality, manufacturer claims
07-May-2007 - A new potato peeler uses a centrifugal chamber to improve product control, which helps processors...
Texture analyser helps improve quality
07-May-2007 - A new system that measures the texture of food could provide processors with results to...
UN researchers examine chlorine use in food manufacturing
04-May-2007 - An international research project will help set global standards controlling the use of active chlorine...
Sensor provides multiple hygiene readings
02-May-2007 - A new handheld sensor that provides multiple environmental conditions in a single report helps processors...
Digital refractometer improves concentration readings
30-Apr-2007 - A new digital refractometer can automatically scan liquids for concentration levels and offers the market...
DSM unveils novel antibiotics test for milk
24-Apr-2007 - A 'next generation' antibiotics test for milk, capable of saving dairy firms and labs time...
Cadbury charged in salmonella contamination case
23-Apr-2007 - Cadbury and some of its managers face prosecution for allegedly ignoring a case of salmonella...
ADM develops low-carb, high-protein snack process
19-Apr-2007 - Ingredients firm Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) has developed a new method of manufacturing soy-based crisps...
Testing tools help keep beverages pathogen-free
18-Apr-2007 - Two new testing tools from Döhler are designed to keep pathogens and impurities from contaminating...
Cargill patents new cocoa processing method
17-Apr-2007 - US based cocoa producer Cargill has developed a new method of processing cocoa which allows...
Wastewater recycler uses combined technologies
17-Apr-2007 - A new treatment system integrates two technologies to recycle wastewater in plants, claims its manufacturer,...
Weekly comment
Food contamination: time for action
16-Apr-2007 - At a time when so many resources are being pumped into improving consumer health through...
Device checks for tray sealing problems
13-Apr-2007 - France-based Luceo has developed an automated device to detect whether food particles are interfering with...
New analyser relieves pressure on drinks makers
05-Apr-2007 - The maker of a new analyser capable of monitoring carbon dioxide, nitrogen and oxygen claims...
Chocolate test ensures sugar consistency
03-Apr-2007 - Switzerland-based pharmaceutical company Metrohm has developed a test to determine the exact sugar content of...
Weekly comment
Wanted: testing for supplements
02-Apr-2007 - The dietary supplement industry needs an independent testing program that is recognizable to consumers in...
Unilever, Provexis collaborate for healthy products
02-Apr-2007 - The identity of the mystery multinational with which Provexis has been exploring new formats of...
Thermometer assists tracing in supply chain
28-Mar-2007 - A portable refrigerator thermometer allows processors to record temperatures more accurately and easily, improving the...
Chocolate depositor promises efficient, easy moulding
28-Mar-2007 - Italian confectionery supplier OPM Chocolate has developed a new chocolate depositor which claims to boost...
Researchers develop new nut allergen test
28-Mar-2007 - A research laboratory has developed new tests that enable processors to identify pine nuts and...
UK allocates CO2 emission permits, reducing levels
19-Mar-2007 - UK food and drink companies face further pressure to reduce their CO2 outputs next year,...
Nestle cuts water use at manufacturing plants
19-Mar-2007 - In a bid to cater to consumers' environmental concerns, Nestlé has pledged to further cut...
Superchilling keeps fish fresh longer, claim scientists
14-Mar-2007 - Superchilling methods are being developed by Norwegian scientists to extend the shelf life of fish...
New lubricant line extends durability, claims manufacturer
13-Mar-2007 - A new line of food-grade lubricants contains an antimicrobial preservative designed to increase the durability...
