Researchers have showcased their solutions for easier detection of salmonella in food, as part of the US Food and Drug Administration's first Food Safety Challenge. The winning solution will get cash reward of $400,000. The Purdue ...
Tags: food safety, semiconductor, agriculture, food manufacture
Australia's 14 million shoppers have shifted their shopping habits over the last decade according to the work of Roy Morgan Research. The key determinants in grocery shopping habits include food safety, location and good value. ...
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Organic food ingredient manufacturer NutriFusion has signed an agreement with plant-based meat substitute producer Beyond Meat. As part of this development, Beyond Meat will roll out NutriFusion's nutrient-rich food ingredient, ...
Tags: fruits, vegetables, Food
US-based Old Orchard Brands has expanded its 100% Juice range with the introduction of new flavors. The two new flavors Black Cherry Cranberry and Mango Tangerine will be an addition to 100% Juice line's existing 17 flavors that include ...
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Pieology Pizzeria has added vegan mozzarella cheese from Daiya Foods, to the fast casual restaurant chain's large variety of topping selections. Available at select Pieology locations, the vegan cheese option aligns with the company's ...
American fresh produce distributor Castellini Group of Companies has announced plans to invest around $52m in the development of a new large-scale fresh-cut fruits and vegetables processing and produce distribution centre in Conley, ...
Tags: fruits, vegetables, Agriculture
SkyPeople Fruit Juice, a producer of fruit juice concentrates, fruit juice beverages and other fruit-related products, has announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2014. Third Quarter 2014 Summary: * Revenue ...
Canada-based food packaging company CKF will be producing its Earthcycle line of agricultural trays at its Hantsport, Nova Scotia facility. The move follows CKF's acquisition of Earthcycle Packaging in May 2013. The first ...
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Mahindra ShubhLabh Services, a subsidiary of Mahindra & Mahindra, has entered into a fruit supply chain joint venture (JV) agreement with Belgium-based fresh produce firm Univeg. Mahindra will have 60% holding in the JV, while Univeg will ...
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Food packaging serves multiple purposes. It protects the foodstuff from moisture, dust, microbes, and other contaminants, it facilitates easy handling during transit and storage, guards against any physical or chemical damage and at stores ...
Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers & Exporters Association (PRGMEA) in collaboration with EVECON (an event management Company) are organizing the Made in Pakistan Expo 2014 at World Trade Centre from April 3-7, 2014 at Mumbai, India. ...
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Landec Corporation, a materials science company that develops and markets innovative and patented products for healthy living applications in food and biomedical markets, is expanding commercial applications for its patented BreatheWay ...
US-based materials science company Landec is all set to expand commercial applications for its BreatheWay technology packaging solutions. The technology has been developed to optimize the ratio of carbon dioxide and oxygen within the ...
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The Navajo Nation is going to use sales tax policies to try changing food habits on the largest Indian reservation in the United States. The Navajo Nation Council on Jan. 30 approved an additional 2-percent sales tax on so-called ...
Tags: Healthy Food, food safety
When it comes to foodborne illness, fresh produce belies its healthful aura: Fresh fruits and vegetables account for 24 percent of U.S. foodborne illness in which both the responsible food and contaminant are identified, according to a 2013 ...
Tags: on-Farm Safety, Safety of Fruits, Safety of Vegetables