EFSA finds detection method for pink slime
03 April, 2013The Eruopean Food Safety Authority’s Panel on Biological Hazards has developed a model to help identify mechanically separated meat and differentiate it from other types of meat.
An apple a day keeps the allergist away ... or does it?
02 April, 2013If an apple a day supposedly keeps the doctor away, what does it do to the allergist? Scientists may be able to genetically engineer apples that don’t trigger allergic reactions, but would people want to eat them?
Study to revolutionise allergen management
27 March, 2013The iFAAM project - the world’s largest study of food allergies - will produce a standardised management process for companies involved in food manufacturing.
Love apples could help heal hearts
26 March, 2013Tomato could soon be living up to its ‘love apple’ title, improving heart health by lowering cholesterol. Researchers have genetically modified tomatoes to produce the actions of good cholesterol.
Not all proteins are created equal
18 March, 2013The turf war between dairy and soy proteins still has some way to go as researchers dig deeper into the proteins and look at essential amino acid content and bioavailability.
Salt a possible trigger for autoimmune diseases
13 March, 2013Research published in the journal Nature suggests that salt may have a role in the increased incidence of autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis.
Taking the guesswork out of ‘best before’ dates
08 March, 2013Millions of tons of still-edible food are thrown away each year because the ‘best before’ date has passed. Wouldn’t it be handy if the packaging could ‘test’ whether the contents are still safe to eat?
Sensory test gives fast results in natural setting
04 March, 2013A new test developed by the University of Copenhagen allows sensory researchers to conduct rapid product tests under natural circumstances using larger groups.
Recycling and risk
01 March, 2013 by Ralph Moyle MAIP, National President, Australian Institute of Packaging | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingThe issue of Mineral Oil Hydrocarbons (MOHs) migration into foods continues to grow. Not all news on this issue is consistent and it is another challenge to packaging technologists.
O-I partners with university to advance R&D
28 February, 2013Owens-Illinois Inc has signed a three-year agreement with the University of Toledo’s Department of Chemical & Environmental Engineering to support research at O-I’s new R&D Innovation Center.
CHOICE launches Pack Attack
26 February, 2013CHOICE has launched Pack Attack - a campaign calling on manufacturers to adopt packaging that is not difficult or dangerous to open. The consumer watchdog is asking consumers to submit photos of difficult-to-open packaging.
Testing laboratory partnership to offer package and permeation testing
26 February, 2013Inspection Systems has announced a testing laboratory partnership with MOCON. The laboratory, known as IS Laboratories, will commence operations in late February 2013.
Evergreen by name, evergreen by nature
25 February, 2013University of South Carolina scientists are working to give the term ‘evergreen’ a new meaning, developing new plastics that are based on polymers from pine trees, firs and other conifers.
Stable Micro Systems Ice Cream Cone Support Rig
25 February, 2013 | Supplied by: Arrow ScientificMeasuring key textural parameters such as brittleness, toughness and crispiness, the Ice Cream Cone Support Rig reliably informs cone formulation and design for optimum consumer acceptance and product success.
Floating nets create baby-leaf boom
14 February, 2013Growth rates of baby-leaf lettuce crops have been boosted by giant ‘floating’ nets. The nets create a unique microclimate, protecting plants from pests and extreme weather.
