Nestlé reports half-year results for 2017
Nestlé reports growth as it publishes its half-year results.
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Colorimetric recognition of aldehydes and ketones in scotch
New colorimetric sensor arrays on disposable test-strips read by hand-held devices allow for their rapid, inexpensive, and sensitive identification by their chemical “fingerprints”. They are based on novel sensor arrays that detect and differentiate among a diverse range of aldehydes and ketones, as reported in the journal Angewandte Chemie.
Poll reveals that more than 9 in 10 people want a plastic free aisle in supermarkets
More than 90 per cent of Britons want supermarkets to introduce a plastic-free aisle in stores according to a poll.
North Korea’s food production hit by worst drought since 2001
North Korea’s crop production has been severely damaged by prolonged dry weather, and food insecurity is expected to worsen, concludes a joint FAO-JRC report.
Nutritional value of soybean meal varies among sources from different countries
Research from the University of Illinois is helping swine producers know what they're getting when they buy soybean meal from different countries.
Infants fed with formula containing SN-2 palmitate cry less study shows
Infants fed with formula containing INFAT, the SN-2 palmitate ingredient from Advanced Lipids, cry less and sleep more, a clinical study has shown.
EU votes in favour of reducing acrylamide presence in food
EU Member States representatives voted in favour of European Commission's proposal to reduce the presence of acrylamide in food.
On the path to Vitamin A in rice
Biochemists from the University of Freiburg have elucidated the structure of an enzyme that supplies carotenoid.
Ambrosus launches blockchain based tech to assure food quality from farm to fork
Ambrosus, the world’s first trusted blockchain-based ecosystem for the food supply chain, launched today, announcing its upcoming token sale commencing in September 2017.
GNT Group doubles capacities for product development
The GNT Group is very pleased to announce the opening of its brand new laboratory facilities in Mierlo, The Netherlands.
Healthy eating to drop amid price rises suggests new research
The falling pound and rising grocery prices could reduce healthy eating, with only 28% of consumers planning to eat more fruit and vegetables this year, a drop of 10% from 2015.
OAL to build new APRIL robotics production facility
OAL are building a new state of the art facility to support their APRIL Robotics Systems in Peterborough, UK.
10 priorities for Brexit from leaders in UK food and drink supply chain
In a joint letter, signatories from 26 representative bodies from across the UK food and drink supply chain have agreed 10 key priorities for the negotiations with the EU to protect the UK’s food security and our world leading food and farming sector.
Feed intake study in beef cattle could lead to more efficient breeds
A study from a US research institution seeks to uncover how feed intake might affect breeding efficiency.
PureCircle unveils stevia cocoa and vanilla flavour enhancers
Cost-effective, sustainable solutions to bolster customer supply of cocoa and vanilla ingredients to respond to consumer demand.
