Scottish research unit launched to help small processors
Scotland's University of Abertay Dundee yesterday launched a new food research unit aimed athelping small and medium sized manufacturers develop new products and processes.
Archives for January 25, 2007
CPS stay independent following acquisition
One of the UK's largest dairy machine manufacturers will continue to operate as an independent company following its acquisition by Tetra Laval this month.
Low-fat peanut flour improves bakery texture, study
Low fat varieties of peanut flour - a common ingredient in many baked goods - can improve food texture and efficiency during the baking process, according to scientists from the US Agricultural Research Service (ARS).
Danone announces Thailand cooperation
Danone, the world's leading dairy producer, has announced plans to work alongside a local counterpart Dutch Mill Co. to distribute and manufacture a range of fresh dairy products within Thailand.
Strong commodities market aids Fonterra
Fonterra, New Zealand's largest dairy co-operative, predicted world commodity prices would continue rebounding strongly over the next few months as supply and demand tightened.
Hand sanitizer targets Asian governments in fight against bird flu
Stressing the importance of sanitary work practices, US company Skinvisible is launching a targeted marketing campaign for its antimicrobial hand sanitizer lotion as part of the battle to help prevent the spread of bird flu in Asia.
Fibre could halve young women's breast cancer risk, says study
Pre-menopausal women who eat 30 or more grams of fibre a day could cut their risk of breast cancer by 52 per cent, says a UK-based epidemiological study.
Packager sells US operations to focus on Europe, Asia
Sweden-based Svenska Cellulosa AB (SCA) has sold its North American packing operations, that include personal care packaging, so as to focus on expanding its European and Asian operations.
Fischer Boel rejects EU milk quotas
Signs that EU milk quotas have outlived their usefulness grew stronger this week after the bloc's agriculture commissioner openly criticised the system in front of industry officials.