Unwanted bacteria, yeasts and molds can cause major problems for the food industry as well as consumers. Norwegian researchers have developed new methods to identify potential sources of contamination.
In one of those freak accidents that sometimes occur in science, where someone is looking at something for one purpose and finds another for it, Dr. Dan O'Sullivan has found a use for a byproduct of harmless bacteria commonly found in the human gut, Called bisin, it appears to work as a sort of super-preservative for meat, dairy and eggs, allowing them to go unspoiled for perhaps years.
In a study that will raise the spirits of anyone driven to stick to soft drinks for the sake of their waistline, academics say previous assumptions about a link between alcohol and obesity have been inaccurate.
Flaxseed, a food item known to be rich in fiber and antioxidants, can also help protect against the damaging effects of radiation, a new study has found.
Tea lovers out there will be pleased to know a new study has proven that drinking four to six mugs a day is just as good as drinking a liter of water when it comes to keeping the body hydrated.
Steve Easterbrook will step down as president of McDonald’s Europe at the end of September to join Gondola Group as chief executive of its PizzaExpress restaurant chain.
Food group Kerry has reported pre-tax profits of €175.2 million for the first six months of this year, up 8% from the €162 million announced for the same period last year.
A fresh look for its website and a re-designed logo “reflect DairiConcepts' new corporate image as an agile innovator within the highly competitive food industry,” according to company president Jeff Miyake.
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