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Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy unveils new environmental research and tool
[25/04/2013] The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy announced new science-based resources available for dairy producers, processors, industry partners and stakeholders. The resources help the industry act on the unprecedented scientific research commissioned as part of the U.S. Dairy Sustainability Commitment. Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy unveils new environmental research and tool - read more
Research Team Creates Potential Food Source From Non-Food Plants
[19/04/2013] A team of Virginia Tech researchers has succeeded in transforming cellulose into starch, a process that has the potential to provide a previously untapped nutrient source from plants not traditionally though of as food crops. Research Team Creates Potential Food Source From Non-Food Plants - read more
TÜV Rheinland Now Offers Food Testing Services
[15/04/2013] Food scandals regularly unsettle end consumers. Dioxin in eggs, rotten or mislabeled meat and food labels containing insufficient information about the ingredients make shoppers feel queasy, calls for increased transparency and safety occasionally go unanswered. TÜV Rheinland is now responding to this and getting involved in food testing. TÜV Rheinland Now Offers Food Testing Services - read more
New DNA test identifies ingredients in foods
[02/04/2013] Scientists at Mainz University develop a novel screening procedure for accurately determining the amount of animal, plant, and microbial substances in foods. New DNA test identifies ingredients in foods - read more
From Farm to Fork: Ensuring Food Safety With Intelligent Vision Software
[26/03/2013] Computer software will be created to raise standards in the food industry in an £800,000 collaboration between business and academia. Funded by the Technology Strategy Board the project involves the University of Lincoln (UK), Ishida Europe Limited and Lincolnshire company Branston Ltd. From Farm to Fork: Ensuring Food Safety With Intelligent Vision Software - read more
Guide to Prudent Use of Antimicrobial Agents in Dairy Production
[20/03/2013] Good practices at farm level are essential to ensure that both the needs of the food industry and the expectations of consumers are met. In an effort to help key players in the dairy supply chain produce safe and high quality milk, The International Dairy Federation (IDF) has now published a Guide to Prudent Use of Antimicrobial Agents in Dairy Production. Guide to Prudent Use of Antimicrobial Agents in Dairy Production - read more
Invention opens the way to packaging that monitors food freshness
[07/03/2013] Millions of tons of food are thrown away each year because the 'best before' date has passed. But this date is always a cautious estimate, which means a lot of still-edible food is thrown away. Wouldn't it be handy if the packaging could 'test' whether the contents are still safe to eat? Invention opens the way to packaging that monitors food freshness - read more
U.S. Dairy Exports Set a New Record in 2012
[04/03/2013] Recently released data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture show that dairy product exports reached record highs last year. For the first time ever, the total value of U.S. dairy product exports reached $5.21 billion. This was the first time dairy exports topped the $5 billion mark, which was 8 percent above the previous record set in 2011 U.S. Dairy Exports Set a New Record in 2012 - read more
Project advances the use of cellulose-based materials in food packaging
[27/02/2013] By developing cellulose packaging material to be used in atmosphere packaging techniques, the European ADCELLPACK consortium is aiming to create an alternative to the use of oil-based packaging materials in food packaging, especially for cheese. The need for the development work arises from the increasing amounts of non-renewable oil-based packaging waste. Project advances the use of cellulose-based materials in food packaging - read more
Compostability of Waxed-Paper Packaging: the Proof
[12/02/2013] A recent in-depth study commissioned by EuroWaxPack, the European Association of Wax Paper Packaging Materials and performed by the independent laboratory OWS (Organic Waste Systems) in Ghent, shows that a typical waxed paper packaging material is industrially compostable according to the strict tests of EN 13432 ‘Requirements for packaging recoverable through composting and biodegradation’. Compostability of Waxed-Paper Packaging: the Proof - read more
Congressional Dairy Fix Would Still Raise Milk Prices
[04/01/2013] The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) stated on December 31st that the legislation proposed by Congressional Agriculture Committee leaders would still cause a problem in the marketplace because it includes a controversial new program designed to limit the milk supply. Congressional Dairy Fix Would Still Raise Milk Prices - read more
Americans Opposed to Government Limits on Milk Production
[07/12/2012] A new nationwide survey released in november 2012 found that 81 percent of Americans agree that individual farmers should have the freedom to decide how much milk they produce and not have a limit set by government policy. Americans Opposed to Government Limits on Milk Production - read more
World Dairy Summit Highlights Nutrition and Food Labeling Efforts
[23/11/2012] The International Dairy Federation's World Dairy Summit, held in Cape Town, South Africa, November 4-8, focused on initiatives currently undertaken by the global dairy industry as well as key nutritional trends and scientific advances. World Dairy Summit Highlights Nutrition and Food Labeling Efforts - read more
IDFA Says Proposed Food Labeling Scheme Flawed
[02/11/2012] The International Dairy Foods Association on October 21 said that the Institute of Medicine’s (IOM) front-of-pack nutrition labeling rating and symbols recommendations use a flawed formula that could confuse consumers seeking information on the nutrient content of food and beverages. IDFA Says Proposed Food Labeling Scheme Flawed - read more
Rapid testing of food quality
Whether fruit, meat or cheese – the quality of food is not always as consumers would like it to be. But, in future, a spectrometer will allow them to gage the quality of food before they buy it. Rapid testing of food quality - read more
SAVE FOOD: An Initiative of FAO and Messe Düsseldorf
In close collaboration with the FAO, the Messe Düsseldorf Group intends to make a contribution to the fight against global food losses. The initiative SAVE FOOD aims at encouraging the dialogue on food losses between industry, research, politics and civil society. SAVE FOOD: An Initiative of FAO and Messe Düsseldorf - read more
Retail acting against food waste
[27/03/2012] A current study shows: Food retail is only responsible for a small part of food waste in Germany. Appropriate packaging is the key to success here. Retail acting against food waste - read more
Visit the SAVE FOOD exhibition at MULTIVAC.
[26/03/2012] Until 11 May packaging specialist Multivac hosts the SAVE FOOD-exhibition on global food losses at its headquarters in Wolfertschwenden, Unterallgäu. The exhibition is open on weekdays and addressed to schools, educational institutions and an interested audience. Visit the SAVE FOOD exhibition at MULTIVAC. - read more
Iced Coffee scores in the Dairy Sector
[15/06/2011] Iced coffee is the only segment among non-cheese dairy products where significant growth was recorded last year. This is where branded companies are providing a fresh sales momentum. Iced Coffee scores in the Dairy Sector - read more
Man MIGHT Milk
[09/06/2011] Bull’s eye! Opening of exhibition in Brussels coincides with decisions of the agricultural committee on the reform of the agricultural policy. Man MIGHT Milk - read more
City-Tip: Media harbour
[01/09/2010] No other city district of Düsseldorf symbolises change and departure into the 21st century like the Harbour. Only one kilometre away as the crow flies from Königsallee and the Old Town (Altstadt), this area has undergone a structural transformation “par excellence”: City-Tip: Media harbour - read more
City-Tip: Quadriennale 2010 – “Kunstgegenwärtig – Presence of Art”
[16/08/2010] From September 2010 to January 2011 Art enthusiasts from Germany and abroad are looking forward to the second Quadriennale, which will open on the evening of September 10th, 2010 and ends in January 2011. Nine Düsseldorf museums and galleries are preparing high quality exhibitions. City-Tip: Quadriennale 2010 – “Kunstgegenwärtig – Presence of Art” - read more
City Tip: Varieté Düsseldorf: “Miss Evi” delights Audiences
[05/08/2010] Lydia Thompson and her “British Blonde Troupe” sent the New York audience into raptures in the late 19th century. In the smoky setting of cabaret stages her first Burlesque Show caused a sensation: City Tip: Varieté Düsseldorf: “Miss Evi” delights Audiences - read more
Tour de menu gusto 2010
[15/07/2010] From 10 September to 3 October 2010 45 restaurants from in and around Düsseldorf will once again be inviting the city’s gourmets to partake in the “tour de menu gusto”. This time the chefs have created menus in tune with five themed categories and now hope for a positive verdict from gourmets and, of course, the chance to win the Crown as the Best Restaurant in their category. Tour de menu gusto 2010 - read more
Denmark: Danish firms criticise 'fat tax'
Denmark's food manufacturers have criticised the country's new fat tax, pointing to the financial impact of the levy and questioning whether it will encourage people to eat more healthily. Denmark: Danish firms criticise 'fat tax' - read more
