Salmonella test approved for poultry plants
A new rapid test for Salmonella has been approved for use in poultry plants by a department ofagriculture committee.
Archives for October 11, 2006
Anti-flaking bakery improver saves time and costs
French ingredients firm Lesaffre has developed a baking improver which allows bread that has been frozen after high temperature baking to be ready within three minutes, without the flaking problem common in such products.
Rack oven allows for quicker stone baking
German equipment firm MIWE has launched new oven technology allowing bakers to create stone baked loaves without the lengthy processing times associated with that type of baking.
SABMiller survives US beer slip
More disappointment in the mainstream US beer sector was offset by the World Cup effect in Europe and continued gains in emerging markets, brewer SABMiller has announced.
Diageo overhauls Asia supply chain
Diageo, the maker of Johnnie Walker whiskey and Guinness stout, has opened a S$13 million (6.54m) logistics hub in Singapore to cut the time it takes for its alcoholic drinks to reach Asian markets.
Fonterra develops new milk powder quality test
Fonterra researchers have developed a flow cytometry test that can be used to assess the quality of milk powder.
Crown develops high resolution printer for cans
Crown Packaging has developed a full-scale production system prototype of what the company is calling the world's first high-resolution, full-color UV inkjet for printed cans.