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New gas detection sensors to identify waste issues and bugs during food processing - study

Researchers in the US have improved the performance of sensors that detect chemical and biological agents such as pathogens, potentially benefiting the food processing industry.

‘Pukka’ new Arla dairy will not help supermarket milk margins, analyst predicts

Arla announced on Wednesday that it had broken ground on its new 1bn-litre UK ‘super dairy’ near Aylesbury, but one analyst believes that the extra capacity will not help supermarket milk margins.

Ultrasound baking technology set to revolutionise industry, claims Macphie

UK ingredients firm Macphie has announced plans to develop ultrasound technology for industrial scale baking that it claims will improve quality, boost nutritional value and bring energy savings.

Olam leverages African position with $167M Nigerian biscuit and candy acquisition

Singapore-based ingredients firm Olam has acquired Nigerian biscuit and candy maker Titanium Holding Company for $167M as it looks to seize upon the developing African market.

Silver-ion silicone boosts dairy processing safety – developer

A silver ion-laced silicone material that absorbs and destroys pathogens such as E.coli and Salmonella will ensure safety standards are met in the dairy sector, its developer has claimed.

FSA backs lactic acid in meat processing despite concerns

UK food safety authorities have backed a European Commission (EC) proposal to authorise the use of lactic acid as a decontamination treatment in beef production.

Cargill facing hefty fine for safety ‘failures’

A US meat processor could be hit with a fine of nearly $150,000 for breaching health and safety regulations including those surrounding potentially hazardous chemicals, a statement from workplace safety authorities has revealed.

Could some health claims win a reprieve from the EU?

Ah, the EU health claims process. Few issues have proved as complex to understand and frustrating for parts of the food industry. In July, after three years of study, the EU's food safety watchdog announced it had rejected 80% of claims. Some in the industry have long criticised the process.

Tech Flash Vol 7, No. 19 -- Food Engineering's E-Newsletter - Manufacturing News - Food Engineering

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Omnicane to set up $180m sugar factory in Kenya - Food Business Review

Omnicane, a Mauritian sugar company, will develop a sugar plant at Kwale in Kenya with an investment of $180m. The company plans to set up a joint ven

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