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Screw worm outbreak
An outbreak of the insidious ´screw worm´ fly in Yemen, is threatening livelihoods, in a country where rearing livestock is a traditional way of life.Growing forgetful?
Phytochemical-rich foods, such as blueberries, are effective at reversing age-related deficits in memory, recent research suggests.Coffee and bats mean no pesticides
If you get a chance to sip some shade-grown Mexican organic coffee, please pause a moment to thank the bats that helped make it possible.
Ingredients
Green tea compounds
Chemicals found in green tea may be able to stave off the cognitive deficits that occur with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), according to a new study.Sugar treats autoimmune disease
A specific carbohydrate structure confers anti-inflammatory activity to a glycoprotein antibody that could lead to improved treatment of autoimmune diseases like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis.Gene variation linked to sugar
A recent study demonstrates the role that a variation in the GLUT2 gene has on sugar intake, and may help explain individual preferences for foods high in sugar.
Food Safety
Mercury levels decreasing
A recent study shows that mercury releases from products in the U.S. declined dramatically between 1990 and 2005, but that they continue to be a significant source of environmental contamination.Filling has healthy fatty acid profile
AarhusKarlshamn (AAK) is the global leader in supplying high-quality cocoa butter alternatives and premium filling fats for the confectionery industry.Microbial testing of raw meat is achieved within 90 minutes
AES Chemunex, the a leader of cytometry applied to the detection of microorganisms, has launched a new application dedicated to meat processing industries.
Hygiene
24/7 wireless monitoring for food production and retailing
Alison Butler looks at one of the most advanced wireless systems designed to offer the best in reliability and accuracy.Risk management and on-site testing for Listeria monitoring
Martin Easter describes an environmental test for Listeria which can be done quickly and easily on-site without the need for complex procedures or expensive equipment.Virtually unbreakable handtools
Harold Moore was the first manufacturer, worldwide, of the polymer shovel. Provided it is well designed and made from top quality materials, not only is a polymer shovel cooler and lighter to handle, it is often much stronger than the traditional wood and metal alternative.
Processing Equipment
A sweet solution behind success
Looking for solutions in processing cocoa, nuts or chocolate? At Interpack 08, Dusseldorf, Germany, 24th to 30th April, Bühler AG is demonstrating decorating or mixing complex suspensions, operating laboratory scale machines or high-end industrial equipment.Cavity-free, easy-clean pneumatic cylinder uses food-safe lubricant
The ICS is the latest round pneumatic cylinder from Bosch Rexroth and is suited to use in washdown applications, meeting all levels of corrosion resistance in washdown areas and with a hygienic design featuring smooth, cavity-free, easy-cleaning surfaces.Enclosed conveyor increases productivity by 30 per cent
Foodstuff producer Frigorífico Marba is known for its Mortadela Marba along with a variety of other sausages and cooked, stuffed meats.
Packaging
Increased competition in the FMCG industry
The recent rise of private-label goods has led to increased competition within the FMCG industry.A new technique in rapid chilling for food processors
One of Europe's largest meat processing companies, was in need of a quick, inexpensive, yet consistent method for portioning pork cutlets for mass production.Fresh fruit labelling system handles 900 pieces a minute
A label application system offers greater motion control of the labeller head than the mechanical labellers on the market today.