Americas: Shimadzu releases gas chromatograph
Shimadzu Scientific Instruments introduces the Nexis GC-2030 gas chromatograph (GC), allowing the user to remotely connect to the GC via PC or the operator’s...
Americas: Taxes affect soft drinks consumption, studies
While excise taxes to reduce the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages have not yet been enacted at the state or federal level in the US,...
Americas: Fabric checks on freshness of fruit
Florida International University (FIU) scientists have created a small strip of coated fabric for consumers to test the freshness of fruit.
The research, published in...
Americas: Yogurt maker upgrades plant with US$14.4M
Ultima Foods is investing US$14.4 million to install a new drinkable yogurt production line and optimize operations at its Granby, Canadian plant.
The yogurt...
Americas: Meal delivery service goes for IPO
Meal delivery service Blue Apron has filed an initial public offering or IPO, which is reportedly among the first in this trendy food segment....
Americas: Certain natural forms of vitamin K found in dairy products
Vitamin K, with its multiple forms, is among the lesser known nutrients.
Scientists at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging...
Americas: Thermo Scientific releases solutions for quantitative workflows
Thermo Fisher Scientific releases two products for analytical laboratories to obtain high quality data from targeted quantitation applications in the environmental, food safety, pharmaceutical...
Americas: Corbion releases emulsifiers for quality baked goods
SweetPro is Corbion's newest line of emulsifiers for bakers to eliminate partially hydrogenated oils and reduce saturated fat in sweet baked goods.
It helps to...
Americas: Partnership from conception to 50K L fermentation
Ginkgo Bioworks and Robertet USA have had a successful commercial-scale fermentation of a key flavor and fragrance ingredient.
The partnership has been an early...
Americas: Protein-fortified chocolate candies sparks sign of change, report
In light of evolving wellness agendas and shifting consumer attitudes towards personal health, considering the wellbeing impact of their products is essential to target...