Weekly Comment
The obesity blame game
Laying the blame for a fatter world at the feet of the food industry has become a convenient mistake, and until this is recognized there is little chance of controlling the growing obesity epidemic.
Archives for August 8, 2006
Free-range eggs drive UK industry growth
The British egg market is booming with consumers using more eggs per capita than ever before, according to a Mintel report.
Weigh and collect tech a valuable prospect
A computer-integrated weighing system will allow food packagers to weigh products and automatically collect data, its manufacturers claim.
Sumac increases poultry shelf life, reduce pathogens
A water-soluble sumac berry extract has been found to increase shelf life and decrease bacteria contamination of chicken wings.