CONTENTS                                                  Jul-Aug 2002

IN THE NEWS
Global confectionery market Ö International food exposition Ö Innovations in beverage packaging Ö Biodegradable packaging Ö Australian-New Zealand food regulations modified Ö India launches spice promotion programme Ö Thai controls on food import Ö China aims at food and nutrition development Ö Meat quality upgrading proposed in Thailand Ö China lists guaranteed safe food manufacturers Ö Thailand’s campaign to sell merits of egg Ö Polyester packaging for beverages in China Ö Study in the United States plays down GM food risks Ö Malaysia to regulate GM food Ö Viet Nam set to modernize food industry Ö Autralia promotes high-pressure food preservation

INVENTIONS/NEW PRODUCTS
Breakthrough in milk processing Ö Alternative to peanut butter Ö Agar formulation detects wild yeasts Ö New cheesy technology Ö Proprietary process for olive extraction Ö New scanner to evaluate food taste

R&D IDEAS
Counting semi-viable bacteria in cheese Ö New methods for preserving food Ö “Good” bacteria used to control pathogens Ö New process preserves antioxidants in coffee beans Ö Tenderizing boneless meat Ö New heart-protective compound identified

SAFETY/QUALITY CONTROL
Milk analyser Ö New test for E. coli Ö Rapid detection of bacteria Ö Non-contact sensors Ö Salmonella detection Ö New method for Listeria screening

INGREDIENTS
Tofu puree expands milk applications Ö GRAS status for ribose

STANDARDS/REGULATIONS
Halal certification mandatory Ö New safety guide Ö Philippines to regulate import of GMOs Ö EU initiative on IPR protection for region-specific products Ö GMO labels launched in China

PRESERVATION
Low-energy cooling process Ö New cooling systems Ö Filling, sealing and closing machines Ö Self-cooling can Ö New pasteurization technology for eggs in shell

MACHINERY/EQUIPMENT
Measuring structural breakdown of semisolids Ö System to detect and remove bones Ö New system to enhance blending process speeds Ö Sanitary in-line high shear mixer Ö New mixing technology Ö Fat-free, hands-free oven

PACKAGING
End-of-line packaging machine Ö New stand-up pouch

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