EU ministers take wine reform plunge
Winemakers across Europe were a step closer to ripping out their vines last night after European agriculture ministers agreed in principle to radical reform of the wine sector.
Archives for September 18, 2006
Nano napkin detects pathogens with a swipe
A new biodegradable napkin under development uses nanotechnology to detect contamination in food products.
Health claims adoption blocked by 11th hour hitch
The new European Nutrition and Health Claims Regulation hit an unexpected barrier to its adoption yesterday, since it was found to contain the wrong comitology procedure. Rectifying the oversight could take months and may re-open debate on nutrient...
Danisco enzyme cuts costs and crumbs
A new baking enzyme which aims to cut costs on the production line and increase the shelf life of bakery products has been launched by ingredients giant Danisco.
Coffee prices hit record high
The coffee market was very volatile during the month of August, particularly with the explosion in Robusta prices, according to ICO executive director Nestor Osorio.
New GI definitions spark fierce debate
A new set of definitions related to glycemic carbohydrates have been approved by a group of industry and science experts, in an effort designed to help food manufacturers communicate how the carbohydrate content of a product will affect blood glucose...
Danone signs Danish bottled water deal
Danone has signed a deal to buy 49 per cent of Danish bottled water company Aqua d'or, in an attempt to improve the group's position in an increasingly competitive bottled water market.
Chr Hansen cultures promise texture without the fat
Chr. Hansen has developed six new cultures that it claims can offer yoghurt manufacturers up to 20 per cent more texture.
Cooling tunnels help hot cows to up milk yield, study
Herding cows into special cooling tunnels during hot weather could increase milk yields, says a study, after a heatwave across Britain sent milk production plummeting this summer.