New meat safety techniques compiled by regulator
About 35 new techniques for reducing pathogen contamination in meat and poultry were added yesterday to a list of such methods being compiled by the US Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
Archives for December 5, 2007
Drink banned for using alcohol reduction technique
An attempt to introduce a new technique for producing a low-alcohol sparkling wine has backfired for one UK processor, which received a decision yesterday confirming the ban of the product as it is now marketed.
New techniques added to acrylamide reduction handbook
The food and drink industry has added more techniques to its handbook advising processors on how to reduce acrylamide formation, a bid to help smaller companies voluntarily reduce the potential carcinogen in their products.
Coca-Cola makes Aussie beer buy for profit push
Coca-Cola Amatil (CCA), a major soft drinks producer in Australia and Asia, has acquired the country's Bluetongue brewery brand to extend its premium beer focus in a bid to further diversify its revenue stream.