Cleaning blamed for Jersey milk scare
Routine cleaning may have been to blame for the contamination of up to 2,000 packs of milk with excessive levels of bacteria in Jersey, the manufacturer has announced.
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Dried plums offer natural antioxidant alternatives for meat
Scientists in Texas are investigating the potential of dried plums as a natural alternative for processed meats, slowing oxidative spoilage as well as imparting flavour and aroma.
Food miles issue no worry to Fonterra
Food miles, the trendy catchphrase alluding to pollution caused by food exports, is 'a red herring' that detracts from serious environmental issues to be faced by food producers, says Fonterra's trade strategy manager, Fiona Cooper-Clarke.
Demand for convenience drives dairy packaging market
Consumers switching to smaller convenience containers will help drive a 4.1 per cent annual growth in demand for dairy packaging, according to new market research.