Scientists at a north China university have bred the world’s first genetically-modified calf which is capable of producing low-lactose milk, a development that is expected help people with lactose-intolerance consume milk safely.
Spartech Corporation has announced it will upgrade its food packaging manufacturing facility in Indiana later this year but will close a plant in Canada by 2013.
Food processors are facing a management crisis that could have disastrous consequences for the industry, according to a food industry resource center at a US university.
UK-based Mettler Toledo has introduced InspireX R40LF-800, a high-speed X-ray system which identifies foreign objects and detects shape defects in processed formed foods.
Zurich-based DKSH is planning to open its second innovation center in Mumbai, India by the end of this month for an undisclosed amount. The initiative is a part of its strategy to help confectionery and bakery products manufacturers to introduce innovativ
JBT FoodTech, an American food processing machinery provider owned by JBT, has signed a $5m contract for the renovation of freezing equipment at a US-based food processing facility.
The Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), has successfully convinced the K V Thomas-led ministry of consumer affairs, food and public distribution to ease the proposed norms.
Longfin eels are managed by the Ministry for Primary Industries under the Quota Management System (QMS), recognised as a world-leading system for sustainable management. It provides for use while ensuring long-term sustainability.
Researchers at Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) have developed a new prototype system which uses advanced imaging technology and robotic cutting arm to accurately debone chicken and other poultry products.
Replacing some flour content with resistant starch (RS) in short-dough biscuits is a good way of balancing out the detrimental effects of fat replacement on texture, according to a study.
Plastipak has announced that investment from Goldman Sachs Capital Partners (GSCP) will enable them to capitalize further on additional global growth opportunities.
Coca-Cola, Heinz and Procter and Gamble are part of a newly-formed global initiative to accelerate the development of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) made entirely from plants.
Sacmi Group said it is expecting a tough 2012 amid strong headwinds that are buffeting the global economy but that the firm is on target to match its strong performance in 2011.
Exposure to mineral oil hydrocarbons (MOH) via packaging and some foods may pose a human health hazard, said EFSA - as it called for an overhaul of acceptable daily intake (ADI) levels and suggested a raft of new measures to monitor the risk from the sub
Coca-Cola has lost a trademark fight against PepsiCo after a German court ruled that the latter’s ‘Carolina’ glass bottle does not illegally resemble Coke’s hallmark ‘Contour Bottle’.
Printpack has announced plans to build a plant in Wisconsin for US$72m (€57.3m) which will mean the closure of its current North Carolina and Wisconsin sites.
Nestlé will centralise the development and management of all of its clinical trials, after the inauguration of its new clinical development unit and metabolic research centre in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Soy protein firm Solbar has outlined big plans for growth in several fields, including dietary and sports nutrition following the completion of its acquisition by US-based farmer co-operative CHS in February 2012.
