Kangaroo produces five times more CLA than lamb
The meat of Australia's bush kangaroo may be the highest known source of the healthy fat CLA, an Australian scientist has discovered.
Archives for April 28, 2004
Celsis wins back Milk Link contract
Celsis International, a rapid microbial testing company, has won back the contract to test UHT milk produced by British dairy group Milk Link, after losing out to rival Biotrace. The company said that Milk Link's decision reflected Celsis' renewed...
Controlling meat production
UK-based sausage manufacturer J&J Tranfield has installed an ERP system in order to streamline its business operations and improve quality control. Meat processors are under increasing pressure to ensure complete control of the food supply chain.
Mayonnaise sales hit by egg price rise
The mayonnaise industry continues to feel the impact of steep price rises for the primary ingredients used in the formulation of the popular salad condiment. In parallel, alternative ingredients are starting to grow in popularity and taking a share of...
Record sales for Cafédirect reflect growing Fairtrade market
Cafédirect, the UK's largest supplier of ethical tea and coffee under the Fairtrade mark, has reported record sales for the year to end March - a performance which confirms the growing importance of ethical food and drink products 10 years after the...
MGPI dives deeper into speciality starches with new resistant version
Spearing growth in the speciality starch and health ingredients domain MGP Ingredients links up with Penford Corporation to market a new potato-based resistant starch for increasing fibre and reducing carbohydrate levels in food products. A move that...
Soy protein plant under way
A joint venture project to build a 500,000-tone soybean vegetable protein has got under way in Xinxiang City, Henan province. The venture includes three Chinese companies and is thought to be one of the largest of its kind in the country.