Nuts, but not for much longer
Scientists warn this week that our traditional christmas snack of brazil nuts might not be for much longer if intensive harvesting practices continue in 'persistently exploited' areas.
Archives for December 19, 2003
Continuous improvement
Spooner-Vicars, a leading name in the design, manufacture and supply of high quality baking equipment has unveiled a new product, the Continuous Proof and Bake System, with the aim of maximising production efficiency.
A cool deal
Standex International has acquired all of the outstanding shares of privately-held Nor-Lake, one of the largest suppliers of walk-in coolers and freezers to the US food industry. Standex believes that the combined sales of Nor-Lake and its own...
Cut the sugars to beat cancer-causing compound
Potatoes with low levels of reducing sugars could be the answer to fighting the formation of the potentially carcinogenic compound acrylamide in foods.
Rye may add prebiotic properties
The rye grain, and rye bran in particular, is rich in dietary fibre and also contains a significant fructan concentration, which may have important prebiotic properties, suggests a new publication.
Longer-life packaging
Constar International, a leading producer of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic containers, has successfully packaged Smirnoff Ice in high performance Starshield barrier PET bottles. The company claims that the material extends the shelf life of...
HIPP launches baby foods in Bulgaria
Leading German baby food producer HIPP Organic has confirmed plans to introduce its Baby Vita product line onto the Bulgarian market next year.