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A ‘bran’ new way to preserve healthy food with natural ingredients
A natural antioxidant found in grain bran could preserve food longer and replace synthetic antioxidants currently used by the food industry, according to researchers at Penn State. “Currently, there’s a big push within the food industry to replace synthetic ingredients…
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Packaging material a key issue for the climate
Switching material from plastic to paperboard can reduce a packaging’s climate impact by 99 per cent. For people who influence the choice of packaging material, this single choice can make the biggest climate impact during a product manager or designer’s…
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Top Trends of 2018: Nielsen
Global measurement and data analytics company Nielsen has released its top trends of 2018. Here is a synopsis of their research for the organic, beer and non-alcoholic beverage sectors. Organic Sales of organic foods in the U.S. fast-moving consumer goods…
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New method developed for Listeria detection offers 100 per cent specificity
A new method for the detection of Listeria monocytogenes that provides 100 per cent specificity and sensibility has been developed by researchers from several institutes in Portugal. The researchers have developed a novel Peptide Nucleic Acid Fluorescence in situ Hybridization (PNA-FISH) method…
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Producers of white colonies on kimchi surface, mistaken as moulds, have been identified
WiKim (World Institute of Kimchi, General Director, Dr. Jaeho Ha) reported that the white colonies on the surface of kimchi is not formed by moulds but by “yeasts” and that genomic data was acquired regarding the hygienic safety of the…
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CFIA notice: SFCR Manufacturer’s Declaration Form discontinuation
Effective January 15, 2019, the Manufacturer’s Declaration Form (CFIA/ACIA 5280) will be discontinued. The CFIA will be issuing the Certificate of Free Sale (CFIA/ACIA 5786) if a certificate or trade document is required for the export of manufactured foods (products…
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Getting the most out of spinach – maximizing the antioxidant lutein
Eat your spinach in the form of a smoothie or juice – this is the best way to obtain the antioxidant lutein. High levels of lutein are found in dark green vegetables, and researchers at Linkoping University in Sweden have…
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B.C. aquaculture and fisheries companies receiving funding for clean technology solutions
The Government of Canada is making targeted investments in deploying clean technology solutions that will help fisheries-related businesses become more clean, green and sustainable. Approximately $1.1 million in funding has been allocated to 15 projects from the Fisheries and Aquaculture Clean Technology Adoption Program…
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Public consultation on cannabis edibles launched by Health Canada
Health Canada has launched a public consultation on draft regulations governing the production and sale of additional cannabis products, namely edible cannabis, cannabis extracts and cannabis topicals. These cannabis products will be permitted for legal sale under the Cannabis Act…
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Nestlé appoints Scientific Advisory Board
Nestlé has appointed a Scientific Advisory Board for research and development, which met for the first time from November 20-22, 2018 in Lausanne, Switzerland. The Scientific Advisory Board is an independent advisory panel comprised of distinguished academics and thought leaders,…
