Americas: Researchers find eating an avocado a day is good for the heart
A moderate fat diet that includes one fresh avocado daily showed greater improvement in certain blood lipid markers when compared to an energy matched moderate fat diet without avocado or a low fat diet without avocado, according to new research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. Elevated cholesterol in the blood can increase risk factors for cardiovascular...
Asia Pacific: Consumers in India like gums, jellies, chocolate, finds report
Canadean expects the confectionery market in India to grow by 71% in the next four years, as the growing Indian middle-class consumes more gums and jellies and chocolate continues to be high in demand among children. The Indian confectionery market was worth close to US$1.3 billion in 2013 and is expected to grow by 71% to reach US$2.2 billion in...
Europe: Tetra Pak release CIP guide online
Tetra Pak has published a practical guide to cleaning in place (CIP). CIP covers the range of mechanical and chemical processes used by food and beverage manufacturers to clean machines between production runs, without having to take them apart. It plays a vital role in guaranteeing food safety, while maximizing plant efficiency by keeping downtime to a minimum. Written for production and...
Europe: 3M’s indicator test gains AOAC-OMA validation
The 3M Petrifilm Rapid Yeast and Mold Count Plate has been validated by AOAC International as a First Action Official Method of Analysis (OMA method number 2014.05) for the detection of yeasts and molds within food products in as little as 48 hours. AOAC facilitates consensus and technical standards for the analytical science communities. Food processor, university, government and contract testing...
Europe: Barry Callebaut opens academy center in Germany
Barry Callebaut has opened its first German Chocolate Academy center in the Cologne MediaPark. “At our new Chocolate Academy center, chocolate artisanry and chocolate art come together," says Vera Becker, head of the center. "Therefore, we presented both sides to our guests – on the one hand the manufacturing of high-quality chocolate from the cocoa bean to the finished product and,...
Europe: Bosch presents packaging, filling solutions at Anuga FoodTec
At Anuga FoodTec 2015, Bosch Packaging Technology will showcase its extensive expertise in dosing, filling and packaging technology for high product protection of liquid and viscous food, including dairy, baby and clinical foods. From March 24 to 27, 2015 in Cologne, Germany, the company will present an Ampack inline cup filling machine for ultra-clean filling of dairy products as well...
Europe: Klüber Lubrication exhibits speciality lubricants at Anuga FoodTec
At the Anuga FoodTec, the tribology expert Klüber Lubrication shall be exhibiting newly developed, high-quality speciality lubricants for the food-processing industry, but also customized services for the food sector, in Cologne, Germany from March 24 to 27, 2015. This includes support for ISO 22000 and Hazard analysis and critical control points processes. "Klüber Efficiency Support not only includes services like plant...
Americas: Solazyme receives FDA GRAS No Questions Letter for microalgae ingredients
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a favorable response to Solazyme’s notification concluding that Whole Algal Protein is Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) as an ingredient in food and beverage products. The company says this No Questions letter will further pave the way for mainstream adoption of this new source of vegan protein enabling the creation...
Europe: Exhibition drupa to switch to three-year cycle after 2016 edition
The exhibition for print and cross-media solutions drupa will switch to a three-year cycle after 2016, when it runs from 31 May to 10 June, according to the show committee. “The entire print process chain has changed radically because of the Internet and digital technologies," says Claus Bolza-Schünemann, chairman of the drupa Advisory Board and president Koenig & Bauer Group. "New...
Asia Pacific: Intertek to present food audits, certification at GFSI event in Malaysia
Intertek, the global testing, auditing and certification organization, will be speaking at the Global Food Safety Conference (GFSI), in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from March 3 to 5, 2015. The inaugural event follows the successful editions in California, Barcelona, Orlando and London. The theme for the 2015 event is Food Safety: A Shared Responsibility. Anthony Liang, Intertek’s technical director for food certification in...