CONTENTS                                                  Jan=Feb 2002

IN THE NEWS
Good prospects for red meat Ö GM food labelling bill approved in the Philippines Ö Meat sector in China Ö Supply chain structure for food processing Ö Biodegradable clingfilm on trial in the United Kingdom Ö Preserving the freshness of fruits and vegetables Ö Top 20 brands in China Ö Frozen poultry exports from Thailand set to increase Ö New wheat variety with whiter flour Ö Continued growth projected for Thai instant foods

INVENTIONS/NEW PRODUCTS
Lactose-free milk Ö Protein from oilseed rape Ö Transformation of low-value fatty meal Ö Organic cheese from goat milk Ö Functional food based on oats and lactobacillus Ö Corn yields useful industrial chemical Ö Spicy Thai cuisine Ö Ceramic membranes aid cheese manufacture Ö Dough handling made easy Ö Sports water Ö Candied tomato Ö Stomach-friendly coffee blend Ö Tastier cheddar Ö Lower trans-fat food

R&D IDEAS
Water-based extraction process for cost-effective neutraceuticals Ö Pilot plant to develop starter cultures Ö Soya bread for the heart Ö Fresh whole corn masa Ö E. coli unaffected by lactic acid Ö Rice-based ‘french fries’ Ö Packing snacks with fibre

SAFETY/QUALITY CONTROL
DNA to track products Ö Clean and capture system ensures hygiene Ö Electronic nose Ö Oxygen analyser Ö Multiplex process analyser Ö Pathogen detection in meat Ö New technology enhances food product consistency

INGREDIENTS
Specialty fat introduced Ö New brand of pumpkin seeds and oil Ö Milk protein and hydrolysate Ö New cooling agent Ö Heat-resistant aspartame Ö Anti-arteriosclerotic additive Ö Seasoning replaces chilli powder

PRESERVATION
Cryogenic impingement freezer Ö New cooling system

MACHINERY/EQUIPMENT
Cheese block-forming tower Ö New system for trimming Ö Flexible robot Ö Automatic double clipper Ö New slicers Ö Robot for transferring and stacking eggs Ö Sizing and distribution system for turkey processing Ö Progressing cavity pump

PACKAGING
DNA brand protection for premium wines Ö Gas generation MAPs for high-speed bagging Ö New packaging for cheese products Ö Thin barrier coating technology for PET bottles Ö Flip-top cartoning system

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