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Applied Biosystems expands food testing presence

New no-spill caps set for global launch

Air conditioners designed for corrosive processing

Campina to step up focus on low fat dairy

Traffic light scheme advances onto menus

 
   
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Gene silencing tool could lead to improved rice varieties

Corn anthocyanins yield cardio-protective effect

Study links folate with healthier sperm

News briefs: Cocoa, Cadbury and Sweet China

 
 

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Applied Biosystems expands food testing presence
Applied Biosystems is to start supplying its pathogen testing kits directly to the food processors and testing laboratories, a move the company says is part of its commitment to ensuring food safety... Read


New no-spill caps set for global launch
A new sealing device for liquid containers extends the product's shelf life, preserves freshness and reduces waste, its manufacturer claims... Read


Air conditioners designed for corrosive processing
A new range of air conditioning systems designed to specifically cool food processing equipment have been adapted to offer improved corrosion protection in both internal or external environments, their manufacturer... Read


Campina to step up focus on low fat dairy
Dairy company Campina said it will increase investments into products geared towards the growing health and wellbeing trend on the back of significant success of its low fat products in 2007... Read


Traffic light scheme advances onto menus
The UK Food Standards Agency has reported the Yo! Sushi will be the restaurants to use its traffic light scheme - intended for food manufacturers - on menus, indicating progress in raising awareness for the healthier... Read


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Gene silencing tool could lead to improved rice varieties
A new gene-silencing tool could be used to develop rice varieties with specific characteristics, including improved nutritional value, according to scientists in Germany... Read


Corn anthocyanins yield cardio-protective effect
An animal-based study investigating the link between anthocyanin consumption and cardiovascular disease has turned in encouraging results for the plant-derived flavonoids... Read


Study links folate with healthier sperm
A new study has identified a possible link between men's intake of folate and reduced chromosomal abnormalities in sperm - a finding that, if substantiated by more research, may indicate that men should up their... Read


News briefs: Cocoa, Cadbury and Sweet China
In financial news this week, cocoa prices go up yet again, Cadbury reveals more de-merger plans, and Sweet China is allowed to return to the London stock market... Read

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Allergen-free: time for clarity

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US seminar to focus on packaging legalities
A one day seminar to be held in Chicago will address legal issues for managers in the food and beverage packaging industry, including food safety, sustainability, food contact material developments and nanotechnology... Read


Consumption database enables reliable risk assessment
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has launched an online database that pools food consumption levels from member states to allow for more exact exposure assessments... Read


Iodine fortification mandatory for NZ bakers
Bakers in New Zealand will now by law have to fortify bread products with iodine, as regulators in the country attempt to boost consumption of the essential nutrient... Read


Firms urged to involve employees in green schemes
The UK's Carbon Trust is calling for companies to involve employees in helping reduce carbon emissions, claiming that inclusive cost effective schemes can save up to 20 per cent on energy bills... Read


New interest in barley raises technical issues
Barley has great potential to regain its former popularity in food, says a new review, but there are some knowledge gaps about its functional properties for processing and product development... Read

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