Processing
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Americas: DuPont Nutrition & Health’s PCR Assay receives PTM certification
The AOAC Research Institute has certified the DuPont BAX System Real-Time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) Assay for Genus Listeria as a performance tested method...
Americas: Scientists found metals in chocolates purchased in Brazil, may affect children
Scientists have found that commercial samples of chocolate purchased in Brazil contain varying levels of lead and cadmium, which can cause health problems, and...
Europe: WILD launches intense color range for confectionery products
WILD offers a prism of intense shades for use in confectionery products: the Rainbow Range of concentrates and extracts is available in red, orange,...
Europe: Blendhub opens center, NIR library for food powder blends sector
Blendhub Corp. has opened its sixth Quality Excellence Center with near infra-red (NIR) libraries for food additives.
It has more than 10,000 samples of over...
Europe: Scientists studies ways to prevent germination of Clostridium botulinum bacteria
Scientists from the Institute of Food Research (IFR) have discovered genes that are crucial for the germination of Clostridium (C) botulinum bacteria, which may...
Americas: Report finds more children in the US take more salt than recommended
More than 90% of children in the US, aged 6-18 years, eat more sodium than recommended, putting them at risk for developing high blood...
Europe: UK offers more room for growth in coconut water sector, finds report
Coconut water remains a niche beverage in the UK, despite endorsements from celebrities such as Rihanna and consumers’ awareness of the health benefits of...
Asia Pacific: India forms committee to strengthen supply chain of food grains
The Food Corporation of India (FCI) will invite suggestions from the public and stake-holders on restructuring its key functions with a view to further...
Americas: Cargill buys ADM’s chocolate business, six facilities in Europe, US
Cargill says it will purchase Archer Daniels Midland Company’s global chocolate business for US$440 million.
“This acquisition is a major milestone in Cargill’s chocolate growth...
Europe: KMC introduces potato starch-based glaze for baked goods
KMC launches cost-effective and non-allergenic alternative to traditional egg wash and dairy-based bakery glaze KMC GlazeMaker 25 that provides shine and adhesion.
To give an...