Americas: Purdue University receives US$2M grant for tomato research
Purdue University has received a US$2 million federal grant to lead multi-institution research on breeding new varieties of tasty organic tomatoes that would resist foliar diseases. The grant, awarded by the Organic Research and Extension Initiative of the US Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture, will also enable researchers to identify management practices that reduce disease pressure...
World: Halal-certified conveyor belts enter Middle East, company tells FNI on working with representatives
Cambridge Engineered Solutions has added new representatives in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and Russia to sell and service its metal conveyor belts, filtration and wire cloth products. In July 30, 2014, the company’s products have been certified halal by US-based Islamic Services of America. Food News International (FNI) asks president and CEO Tracy Tyler her expectations on the company’s growth...
Americas: Colorcon’s organic coating receives Non-GMO verification
Colorcon’s Opadry NutraPure, certified organic coating is now Non-genetically modified organism (GMO) project verified. This verification is the latest achievement by the company in its aim to provide clean label ingredients for nutritional coating formulas. The company says Opadry NutraPure has already captured the attention of businesses marketing certified organic dietary supplements, as well as those who desire a more natural...
Americas: ADM buys WILD Flavors, forms new business unit
ADM has completed the acquisition of WILD Flavor. “One of the most important ways we are working to increase returns and reduce earnings volatility is through the growth of our specialty ingredient offerings,” said ADM Chairman and CEO Patricia Woertz. “These high-value products provide the opportunity for increased margins and strong sales aligned with global consumer trends. WILD Flavors is the...
Americas: Sustainable, green products needed for researchers’ safety in laboratories, finds report
Academic laboratories see a higher number of occupational injuries and illnesses than other laboratories and research facilities This is primarily due to inexperienced handling of laboratory equipment by researchers, students and technicians as well as selection of protective gear that is not hazard specific. Not only does improper selection of personal protective equipment (PPE) expose the wearer to risks, it also...
Americas: Detect Listeria monocytogenes quickly, accurately, 3M Food Safety tells FNI
3M Food Safety’s 3M Molecular Detection Assay Listeria monocytogenes has been approved by the AOAC Performance Tested Methods (PTM) program. The approval certifies that the test kit, which helps food processors and other parties quickly and accurately detect Listeria monocytogenes, is now considered equivalent or better than standard reference methods for select food matrices by the international organization. John David, 3M Food...
Americas: Wasa’s crispbread products certified non-GMO
Seven of Wasa’s crispbread products have passed the independent verification and testing process, allowing them to bear the Non-genetically modified organisms (GMO) Project Verified seal. The seal assures consumers that best practices have been followed to avoid the inclusion of GMOs, and the product is in compliance with the Project’s rigorous standards. The products with the Non-GMO Project Verification include the...
Europe: Chr. Hansen wins industry award for wine making solution
Chr. Hansen has won the 2014 Global Frost & Sullivan Award for New Product Innovation Leadership. In the recent years, Frost and Sullivan says Chr. Hansen has pioneered the production of non-Saccharomyces yeast and malolactic bacteria, which adds value to the wine industry through improved efficiency as a result of good fermentation management. "Viniflora is an umbrella brand that covers the...
Americas: Ice cream distributor reports 99.8% picking accuracy after using voice management solution
Voice application company Voxware says Mt. Pleasant Ice Cream, a 20-year distributor of ice cream, frozen yogurt, toppings, and paper products, has improved picking accuracy to 99.8% and increased efficiency as a result of deploying Voxware’s voice management solution. The accuracy and efficiency improvements have resulted in labor savings and an improved experience for consumers. By deploying the Voxware VMS...
Americas: Cargill expands Food Innovation Center in US for clients’ product development needs
Cargill has expanded its Food Innovation Center in Plymouth, Minnesota, US for food and beverage manufacturers to work with its researchers on product research and development. The remodeled facility has doubled in size to 40,000 sqm and it has research equipment and the collective knowhow of its food scientists to help reduce product development cycles and improves access to global...