CONTENTS Jul-Aug 2000
IN THE NEWS
International dairy and food expo organized in India Ö Nutrinova's sweetener approved in Japan Ö Indo-Australian milk project Ö EU permits use of vegetable fats in chocolate Ö Update on poultry industry in New Zealand Ö New agro-processing technologies aid farmers Ö Mandatory labelling of packaged food in Sri Lanka Ö Processed products from jack-fruit Ö Micro-brewery for medium- and small-scale production Ö Saccharin excluded from list of chemical carcinogens Ö Viet Nam may ban GM food Ö Australian food icon's new and advanced division Ö Duty imposed on imported poultry meat Ö Proper cooling prevents foodborne diseases
INVENTIONS/NEW PRODUCTS
New no-calorie sweetener Ö Mineral ascorbate with enhanced functionalities Ö Packed tender coconut water Ö New sugar-cane processing technology Ö Wireless food safety system Ö Portable hygiene monitor Ö Beverage production software
R&D IDEAS
Bifido bacteria to enrich milk products Ö Dehydration enhances shelf-life of cottage cheese Ö Radioactive tags to check production flow Ö Natural sweetener for functional foods
SAFETY/QUALITY CONTROL
Test to detect food-poisoning bacteria Ö X-ray technology enhances quality assurance Ö New test for E. coli O157 Ö Detecting multiple pathogens Ö New monitoring device for carbonated beverages Ö PCR assay for E. coli Ö E. coli inhibiting bacteria Ö New technology improves pathogen detection Ö X-ray unit for flow wrappers
STANDARDS/CERTIFICATION
WHO guidelines on the use of antimicrobials in food Ö GM labels mandatory Ö India modifies law on imported hydrogenated oil Ö Impact of European laws on food equipment market
MACHINERY/EQUIPMENT
New extruders and other food machinery Ö New generation of filling machines Ö Cream filling machine Ö Prototype instrument for instant detection of E. coli Ö Microwave cooks by swapping Ö Vegetable handling systems
PACKAGING
New range of packaging offers barrier properties Ö Leak-resistant packaging Ö Packaging solution for viscous and heavy liquids Ö Aseptic systems Ö Vacuum formers Ö Aseptic PET packaging systems from Tetra Pak Ö Convenient plastic closures
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