Food research centre installs drum dryer for testing products
Nizo food research and GMF-Gouda have teamed up to provide drum drying machinery for a food-grade trial production line at a centre in Ede, the Netherlands.
Archives for February 16, 2006
Beef supply to increase, easing pressure in a tight market
More supplies of beef and pork are expected to come on the market as the EU's as the reform to the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) takes hold and export restrictions on the UK are eased, according to a forecast report on the bloc's livestock sector.
FDA defines whole grains, issues guidance for manufacturers
The FDA has released draft guidelines on the labeling of food products containing whole grains, to support the message of the 2005 Dietary Guidelines. Although subject to comments, it seems 'good' and 'excellent' sources are out, and whole grain...
BASF develops tougher version of Styrolux packaging
A tougher version of BASF's Styrolux Styrene-Butadiene Copolymer (SBC) will help manufacturers of food service and packaging products make more durable packging while reducing costs, the company claims.
CSM to sell European sugar operations
CSM plans to sell its sugar division in order to concentrate on high value ingredients.
Fear "psychosis" hits Italy, poultry consumption plummets
The fear "psychosis" caused by avian flu is devastating Italy's poultry sector, with consumption falling by 70 per cent in the country, the Confederazione Italiana Agricoltori reported yesterday.