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Wheat yields will be slashed as phosphate runs out, warns scientist

Caroline Scott-Thomas — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:00:00 +0100

Research for the EU’s Quality Low Input Food Programme has warned that wheat yields could be more than halved by the end of the century at the latest, as the world’s phosphate supplies run out.

Key redesigns dryer for fresh-cut processors

Stephen Daniells — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:00:00 +0100

A dryer that removes moisture from fresh-cut produce has been redesigned to increase throughput, improve reliability and simplify operation, claims Key Technology.

Water saving efforts turn from homes to businesses

staff reporter — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:00:00 +0100

Members of the UK’s Water Saving Group have pledged on-going support to manufacturers, retailers and other businesses to help encourage efficient use of resources, despite formally ending their home water-saving activities yesterday.

FDA sets up offices in China to ensure food safety

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:00:00 +0100

The FDA is to check food being exported from China to the US before it is dispatched with the opening of new offices in Beijing.

Campden BRI fosters discussion on hygiene guide

Gavin Kermack — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:00:00 +0100

Food hygiene reps are set to gain a greater insight into good techniques for the cleaning and disinfection of factories, with a conference organised to support guidelines published by Campden BRI earlier this year.

ECJ hands anti-competition verdict to Irish beef processors

staff reporter — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:00:00 +0100

The Irish beef industry’s attempts to reform have been scuppered by an ECJ ruling, which has judged a scheme for some processors to leave the market so as to raise profits for those who remain to be anti-competition.

Antibiotic resistant E.coli could spread, warns Soil Association

staff reporter — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:00:00 +0100

A newly discovered antibiotic resistant strain of E.coli is at risk of spreading, the Soil Association has warned, as no restrictions have been made on the herd where it was identified.

Study affirms safe view of coriander oil for food

staff reporter — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:00:00 +0100

A new assessment has concluded that coriander essential oil is safe for use in foods, based on a long history of use and lack of toxicity in limited studies.

Four-step plan for spotting emerging risks proposed

Stephen Daniells — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:00:00 +0100

A simple four-part plan may lead to better early identification of emerging food safety issues, according to researchers involved in a EU-wide project.

International Tray Pads claims environmentally-friendly meat packaging

Gavin Kermack — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:00:00 +0100

US-based packaging firm International Tray Pads and Packaging, Inc. says using that its range of ‘S’ tray packaging pads results in a much lower carbon footprint than conventional products.