Published: Jul 10, 2012

Studies released on 4 July 2012 in the international peer-reviewed journal Molecular Nutrition and Food Research (MNFR) based in Germany address the effects of foods such as oats, virgin olive oil, and ruminant trans fat on atherosclerosis or hardening of

Published: Jul 10, 2012

Nestlé is using zero gravity research to develop its understanding of the foam technology used in its products.

Published: Jul 10, 2012

Axfood is recalling Garant Burgers 4-pack, Garant Burgers pack of 10, Garant Grill Washer and Garant Burgers 4-pack Barbeque because some of the batches may be contaminated with salmonella.

Published: Jul 10, 2012

Cass-Clay Creamery of Fargo, N.D., is voluntarily recalling Hornbacher’s Peppermint Bon Bon Light (half gallon/1.89 liter), Schroeder Peppermint Bon Bon (1.75 quart/1.65 liter) and SunnyBrook Peppermint Bon Bon Light (half gallon/1.89 liter) for undeclare

Published: Jul 10, 2012

Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz announced today that the first shipment of Canadian lambs successfully entered Vietnam. The first ever commercial sale of Canadian live ruminants to Vietnam, worth $50 000, is paving the way for an expanded market.

Published: Jul 09, 2012

Floralis has launched a new service offering which can enable companies working in the field of food engineering optimize their manufacturing processes and improve product performance.

Published: Jul 09, 2012

For the second time in the history of Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC), a UN body for food safety and standards, India's Sanjay Dave has been re-elected as chairman.

Published: Jul 09, 2012

The eighth meeting of the Central Advisory Committee (CAC) of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is slated to take place at Hotel The Lalit at Barakhamba Avenue in New Delhi's Connaught Place on July 17, 2012.

Published: Jul 09, 2012

India ranks second in the global production of fruits and vegetables. This is primarily due to the climatic conditions in India are favourable for a large number of horticulture crops such as fruits, vegetables and root and tuber crops, ornamental, medici

Published: Jul 09, 2012

Swiss conglomerate Syngenta is planning to set up a corn and sunflower seed processing facility in Cordoba province, Argentina, with an investment of $50m.

Published: Jul 09, 2012

KB Ingredients, a US-based ingredient supplier, has relocated its headquarters to the International Trade Center in the Budd Lake section of Mount Olive, New Jersey.

Published: Jul 09, 2012

The world needs to take a hard look at speculation on the financial markets and its potential impact on food price volatility, José Graziano da Silva, director-general, FAO, said at a high-level debate on the issue at FAO headquarters in Rome.

Published: Jul 09, 2012

Islam is one of the largest and fastest-growing religions in the world; over 25 per cent of the world’s population - about 1.75 billion - is Muslim or following Islam religion.

Published: Jul 09, 2012 By: Michelle Knott

The European Commission (EC) will consult on the introduction of a harmonised system of 'GM-free' labelling next year, amid concerns that the current proliferation of negative labelling schemes could confuse consumers.

Published: Jul 09, 2012

Time is running out to enter the 2012 Food Manufacturing Excellence Awards, which closes to entries on Tuesday July 31.

Published: Jul 09, 2012 By: Lynda Searby

Consumers' demand for food from natural sources is shaking up the gels, thickeners and emulsifiers market. Lynda Searby reports.

Published: Jul 09, 2012 By: Michelle Knott

Optimising the delivery of antioxidant phytochemicals is the way to keep tomorrow's consumers happy and healthy, reports Michelle Knott.

Published: Jul 09, 2012 By: Paul Gander

Major UK food and drink companies are putting growth at risk by either short-circuiting methodical search and recruitment processes or taking the interim route to save on payroll costs, says one specialist consultancy.

Published: Jul 09, 2012 By: Mike Stones

Top marks in the search to find a college to offer the nation’s first dedicated food and drink engineering degree have gone to Sheffield Hallam University.

Published: Jul 09, 2012

Uncle Bens is launching a new range of quick and easy-to-prepare Twice the Fibre rice in the UK - which is the new addition to the rice brand’s range of products.