Research funded by the European Union now say they have found a way to protect foods from contamination and retain freshness by replacing petrochemical materials with a coating produced from dairy byproducts.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) says sugar prices will likely remain high due to external factors such as government policies, oil prices and instability in the Eurozone.
To be held Feb. 1, Dansco’s online probiotics event will cover the latest developments and global digestive health market trends as well as clinical study data supporting the effect of probiotics on key measures of digestive health.
Hostess Brands Inc., Irving, Tex., is reportedly preparing to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, say people familiar with the matter. The move would mark the second significant court restructuring for the Twinkies and Wonder Bread baker in the past several years.
Rheon USA, Irvine, Calif., will host a grand opening ceremony at its new facility at 2 Doppler in Irvine on Feb. 2 from10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The new building/office has a larger lab featuring more equipment and additional space. According to the company, the layout has also been designed for better flexibility to create products of the highest quality.
The FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), what’s being called the most sweeping reform of the U.S. food safety laws in more than 70 years, signed into law last January 4, aims to ensure the U.S. food supply is safe by shifting the focus from responding to contamination to preventing it.
The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA), Washington, announces that Glenn Black, director of science operations, food protection, will chair its newly formed Food Safety Preventive Controls (FSPC) Alliance Steering and Executive Committee.