Europe: DSM, university embarks on nutrition mapping project

DSM and the University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG) will collaborate on new research to determine how nutrient status is connected to phenotypes. The project will then map nutritional status against health outcomes in certain populations, in order to further establish why some people develop chronic illnesses early in life, while others remain healthy into old age. Typically, surveys or food diaries...

Americas: Tate & Lyle sets up joint venture company in Brazil

Tate & Lyle and Gemacom Tech Indústria e Comércio S.A. (Gemacom Tech) have set up a joint venture through the acquisition by Tate & Lyle of a majority equity interest in Gemacom Tech. Founded in 1990, Gemacom Tech is a domestically-owned food systems business in Brazil, operating from two blending facilities and laboratories in the state of Minas Gerais, about...

Americas: 3M Food Safety launches bacteria count plate

3M Food Safety had launched the next generation 3M Petrifilm Rapid Aerobic Count Plate globally, which can detect aerobic bacteria counts in 24 hours for most food matrices. Proven to be as reliable as Standard Methods Agar, the 3M Petrifilm Rapid Aerobic Count Plate offers a faster time-to-result, technology that reduces the impact of spreader colonies, and a simplified...

Asia Pacific: Nestlé joins international researchers on studying infant growth

Nestlé is to intensify its research in the field of epigenetics, the science of how eating behaviors and other environmental factors can affect one's genes, health and that of his/her offspring, for future generations to come. The company will contribute CHF 22 million (US$21.68 million) to a six-year research partnership with an international alliance of researchers at institutions in Southampton,...

Europe: Researchers study occurrence of fat bloom in chocolate products

While white flecks on sweets with a chocolate glaze are harmless, they are esthetically unappealing. More than just improper storage can diminish the glossy sheen. Researchers have discovered other weak points in the production process. Armed with sophisticated analysis, companies can now protect their products effectively from the undesirable coating, which are known as 'fat bloom'. Even excellent products with chocolate coating could...

Americas: Husky to exhibit at NPE 2015

Husky Injection Molding Systems will at NPE 2015 (March 23 – 27, Orlando, Florida) showcase a HyPET HPP5 system – a fully integrated injection molding system for polyethylene terephthalate (PET) preform manufacturing that provides enabling technologies for the highest levels of productivity and quality. The system will be running SHOTSCOPE NX, Husky’s integrated process and production monitoring system that...

World: 3D printing opens more opportunities for applications, finds report

Three dimensional (3D) printing has received a lot of attention within the press over recent years, according to a report by ResearchMoz. Hyped because the technology to bring on a 3rd age, 3D printing technologies were invented in the early 80s, states report entitled 3D Printing Market 2015-2025: Industry Analysis, Size, Shares, Technologies, Players, Growth, Trends And Forecast. They remained a...

Americas: Dunkin’ Donuts expands in Mexico

Dunkin' Donuts has signed a franchise agreement with the Mexican subsidiary of Sizzling Platter, LLC, a franchisee of Dunkin' Donuts in the US, to begin developing Dunkin' Donuts restaurants throughout Mexico. The agreement calls for the development of more than 100 Dunkin' Donuts restaurants in the Distrito Federal, as well as the states ofHidalgo, Mexico, Morelos, Jalisco, and Queretaro, over the coming years. Every year, Dunkin' Donuts...

Americas: 20-year distribution relationship ends, offers more choices for US’ coffee drinkers

US office refreshment provider, Corporate Essentials, has decided to end its nearly 20-year distribution agreement with Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. (KGM) and offer Keurig K-Cup compatible products, including Mother Parkers' RealCup brand single serve capsules. Office Coffee Service providers like Corporate Essentials, who are authorized to sell the Keurig brand, are required to only provide customers Keurig K-Cup KGM -licensed products due to...

Americas: Kalsec receives SQF certification

Kalsec has received the Safe Quality Food (SQF) Level 2 certification under the Global Food Safety Initiative Edition 7.2. The certification is for food ingredient manufacture that includes spice extracts, color, flavors, antioxidants and hops. SQF certification is achieved when a company demonstrates exceptional quality control and food safety practices. A third-party audit is conducted by a qualified inspector to evaluate different...