Food Weekly News back issues from November 2008:
Research on science detailed by scientists at University of Maryland, Department of Agriculture.
Nov 06, 2008 ... According to recent research from the United States, "Mapping the number and distribution of Salmonella on poultry carcasses will help guide better design of processing procedures to reduce or eliminate this human pathogen from poultry. A selective plating media with multiple antibiotics ...
Study findings from G. Orioli et al broaden understanding of science.
Nov 06, 2008 ... "Water quality ill the Paso Piedras Reservoir has deteriorated, primarily due to periodic blue-green algal blooms, making it temporarily Unfit for human consumption. This phenomenon results from the eutrophication of waters of the watershed, and nutrients are considered to be the primary ...
Report summarizes food protection study findings from Yonsei University.(Report)
Nov 06, 2008 ... "Xanthorrhizol, isolated from the ethanol extract of Curcuma xanthorrhiza Roxb., is a sesquiterpene compound with a molecular weight of 218. The aim of this study was to investigate the antibacterial activity of xanthorrhizol against foodborne pathogens," scientists in Seoul, South Korea ...
Studies by K.N. Rai and co-authors describe new findings in food science.
Nov 06, 2008 ... According to recent research from Patancheru, India, "Sorghum ( Sorghum bicolor) and pearl millet ( Pennisetum glaucum) are major warm-season cereals largely grown for grain production in the semi-arid tropical regions of Asia and Africa. Under rain-fed farming systems with little external ...
Data from M.J. Baldwin et al provide new insights into ornithology.
Nov 06, 2008 ... According to recent research from the United States, "The invasive exotic Chinese tallow tree (Triadica sebifera) produces an abundant fruit crop, which is primarily bird-dispersed. The fruit pulp of tallow is lipid-rich, high in saturated fatty acids, and consumed by many bird species." ...
New agronomy and crop science findings from X. Zhong and co-authors described.
Nov 06, 2008 ... According to a study from Beijing, People's Republic of China, "During the jointing stage, the frost resistance of young ears (FRYE) was tested each day for the main stem, and also for the first, second and third tillers of the wheat cultivars Jinmai 47 and Jing 411. At the same time, the ...
Mexico Food and Drink Report Q4 2008 Is Now Available.(Report)
Nov 06, 2008 ... Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/d40820/mexico_food_and_dr) has announced the addition of the "Mexico Food and Drink Report Q4 2008" report to their offering. Mexico Food Drink Report provides independent forecasts and competitive intelligence on ...
New food science study findings have been reported by S.W. Lee and co-researchers.
Nov 06, 2008 ... "Effects of riboflavin photosensitization on the distribution of isoflavones in commercially available soymilk were analyzed using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)," researchers in Seoul, South Korea report. "Total isoflavones (TI) in soymilk with riboflavin (1000 ...
New food protection data have been reported by scientists at Food & Drug Administration.
Nov 06, 2008 ... "The oral and intraperitoneal (i.p.) toxicities to female BALB/c mice of ricin and abrin in phosphate-buffered saline (PBS), spring water, apple juice, and half-and-half (only oral) were examined after brief (2 h) and prolonged (11 to 13 days) storage. The ricin and abrin samples prepared ...
Studies from University of Manitoba update current data on food science.
Nov 06, 2008 ... According to a study from Winnipeg, Canada, "Pea starch films were produced with various plasticizers (glucose, fructose, mannose, sorbitol, and glycerol). Effects of plasticizer content (4.34 to 10.87 mmol/g of dry starch) and storage relative humidity (RH) (11.3% to 75.4%) on moisture ...
Sensient Declares Dividend.
Nov 06, 2008 ... The Board of Directors of Sensient Technologies Corporation (NYSE: SXT) has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.19 per share. The cash dividend will be paid on December 1, 2008, to shareholders of record on November 7, 2008. Sensient Technologies ...
Research results from F. Sakai and colleagues update understanding of food protection.
Nov 06, 2008 ... According to a study from Saitama, Japan, "Staphylococcal enterotoxin H (SEH) is predicted to be involved in staphylococcal food poisoning. To characterize SEH-producing Staphylococcus aureus isolates from staphylococcal food poisoning cases in Japan, we investigated the relationship ...
Independent Forecasts and Market Intelligence for the Colombian Food and Drink Industry for Q4 2008.(Report)
Nov 06, 2008 ... Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/233574/colombia_food_and) has announced the addition of the "Colombia Food and Drink Report Q4 2008" report to their offering. Consumption of beer in Colombia has been rising steadily in both volume and value ...
Recent studies from Food & Drug Administration add new data to food protection.
Nov 06, 2008 ... According to recent research from the United States, "Abrin is a toxic ribosome-inactivating protein present in beans of Abrus precatorius, also known as rosary peas. The possibility that abrin could be used to adulterate food has made the development of assays for the detection of abrin a ...
Studies from Kagawa University reveal new findings on food science.
Nov 06, 2008 ... According to a study from Miki, Japan, "To clarify the effects of purple corn color, enzymatically modified isoquercitrin (EMIQ), and isoquercitrin (IQ), registered as natural food additives in Japan, on liver carcinogenesis in vivo, a medium-term bioassay was employed. A total of 100 male ...
Coffee Talks Turkey as Starbucks Introduces New Bean Blend for Thanksgiving.
Nov 06, 2008 ... Move over, turkey. It's time to make room for a new addition to the traditional Thanksgiving feast. Two Seattle culinary giants came together recently in the coffee test kitchen at Starbucks. The end result is Starbucks(R) Thanksgiving Blend, a new, limited edition coffee ...
Data from F. Szira and colleagues advance knowledge in agronomy and crop science.
Nov 06, 2008 ... "Despite intensive research and breeding efforts, the physiological and quantitative genetic bases of drought tolerance are still poorly understood. The comparison of results obtained from different sources is also complex, because different testing methods may lead to controversial ...
Research from E. Lagendijk and co-authors yields new data on food protection.
Nov 06, 2008 ... According to a study from Maisons-Alfort, France, "A Web-enabled survey was conducted to improve knowledge of home refrigeration practices of French consumers (n = 809), with an emphasis oil hygiene. and this information was used to establish recommendations. The survey targeted a ...
Dairy Food in South Africa to 2011 Report.
Nov 06, 2008 ... Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/aaee60/dairy_food_in_sout) has announced the addition of the "Dairy Food in South Africa to 2011" report to their offering. This databook is a detailed information resource covering all the key data points on ...
Dairy Food in the US to 2011 Is an Essential Information Resource for Those Involved In the Industry.
Nov 06, 2008 ... Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/f004cc/dairy_food_in_the) has announced the addition of the "Dairy Food in the US to 2011" report to their offering. This databook is a detailed information resource covering all the key data points on Dairy Food ...
Wheat Foods Council Explores Pasta Around the Globe with 'World of Pastabilities'.
Nov 06, 2008 ... In celebration of World Pasta Day on Saturday, October 25th, the Wheat Foods Council explores pasta's global influence with World of Pastabilities. Beginning in October, people can get a "taste" of pasta in a variety of ethnic cuisines via educational information and authentic recipes for ...
Researchers at Department of Agriculture have published new data on food protection.(Report)
Nov 06, 2008 ... According to a study from the United States, "Transportation from the feedlot and lairage at the processing plant have been identified as potential sources of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella hide contamination. The objective of this study was to perform a comprehensive tracking ...
Mimi's Cafe Celebrates New Look in Laguna Niguel.
Nov 06, 2008 ... Mimi's Cafe, a collection of upscale casual dining restaurants, will celebrate the grand reopening of its Laguna Niguel restaurant with a series of community events including a ribbon cutting with the mayor, free meals and fundraising for Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) at ...
Get a Comprehensive Overview of the West European Flavoured and Functional Water Industry with this Essential 2008 Report.
Nov 06, 2008 ... Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/120eb6/west_europe_flavou) has announced the addition of the "West Europe Flavoured and Functional Water 2008" report to their offering. Zenith's report on West Europe Flavoured and Functional Water is an extended ...
2008 Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival Presented by Food & Wine and Travel+Leisure Magazines Raises Close to $1 Million for Hunger-Relief Charities in First Year.
Nov 06, 2008 ... This past Columbus Day weekend was a banner holiday as New York City hosted the first ever Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Food & Wine and Travel+Leisure Magazines. A little over 26,000 attendees left the festival feeling truly satisfied as they sampled fare ...
Food Bank Association of New York State Receives $577,000 From the Wal-Mart Foundation.
Nov 06, 2008 ... The Food Bank Association of New York State announced that it has received $577,000 from the Wal-Mart Foundation as part of a new partnership that will provide a much-needed infusion of funding, food and volunteerism to the eight regional food banks located across the state. The ...
A Comprehensive Guide to the Foodservice Industry in France: Providing an Analysis of Detailed Market Data From 2004 to 2011.
Nov 06, 2008 ... Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/f44bca/foodservice_in_fra) has announced the addition of the "Foodservice in France to 2011" report to their offering. This databook is a detailed information resource covering the foodservice market in France ...
Reports summarize food science study results from S. Jinap and co-researchers.
Nov 06, 2008 ... "Cocoa-specific aroma precursors and methylpyrazines in underfermented cocoa beans obtained from fermentation induced by indigenous carboxypeptidase have been investigated. Fermentation conditions and cocoa bean components were analyzed during 0 to 3 d of fermentation," investigators in ...
Wonderland Bakery Keeps Presidential Campaign "Sweet".
Nov 06, 2008 ... Wonderland Bakery, a specialty bakery and gift concierge (www.wonderlandbakery.com), is helping to get votes with "good taste" this election and there will be no chance of a recount. As the elections heat up, so do the ovens at Wonderland Bakery, where customers cast their "Sweet Vote" and ...
Study findings from Victoria University provide new insights into food science.(Report)
Nov 06, 2008 ... According to recent research from Melbourne, Australia, "This study investigated the influence of incorporating Raftiline HP (R) on the pH, growth, proteolytic, and angiotensin-I converting enzyme inhibitory activities and on spontaneous whey separation, firmness, and rheological ....
Research on food science discussed by scientists at Victoria University.(Report)
Nov 06, 2008 ... According to recent research from Melbourne, Australia, "The objective of this study was to examine the effect of Versagel (R) on the growth and proteolytic activity of Streptococcus thermophilus 1275 and Lactobacillus delbrueckii ssp. bulgaricus 1368 and angiotensin-I converting enzyme ...
East Europe Fruit Juice 2008 Report Contains Juice and Nectar Analysis By Packaging Type.
Nov 06, 2008 ... Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/3b17da/east_europe_fruit) has announced the addition of the "East Europe Fruit Juice 2008" report to their offering. Zenith's 2008 report on the East Europe fruit juice market is now fully updated and remains the ...
General Tobacco Will Produce Only Low Ignition Propensity Products.
Nov 06, 2008 ... Vidal Suriel, founder and president of North Carolina-based General Tobacco (GT), announced that beginning January 2009 all GT products will be manufactured with Low Ignition Propensity (LIP) paper which uses thin bands of less porous paper to slow down the burn of the product. ...
Good Times Announces the Opening of Its Newest Location.
Nov 06, 2008 ... Good Times Restaurants Inc. (NASDAQ: GTIM) announced the opening of its newest Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard in the Firestone City Centre located at Firestone Boulevard and I-25 in Firestone, Colorado. Firestone City Centre is an upscale, family friendly environment North of Denver ...
Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que Opens Restaurant in Greenwood, IN.
Nov 06, 2008 ... Famous Dave's of America, Inc. (NASDAQ: DAVE) announced that it opened its 173rd award-winning barbeque restaurant on October 20, 2008. The new Famous Dave's Legendary Pit Bar-B-Que(R) restaurant is located at 8820 US 31 South in Greenwood, IN, a suburb of Indianapolis. "We're ...
Admiration Foods Begins Full Capacity Production of Garden Fresh Mayonnaise and Dressings Made With Z Trim.
Nov 06, 2008 ... Z Trim Holdings, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: ZTMH) and Admiration Foods announced that Admiration Foods has established a new line of mayonnaise and salad dressings called Garden Fresh(TM) made with Z Trim(R) multifunctional fiber blends. Full capacity production of the line is now ...
New food science research has been reported by R.A. Verdini et al.
Nov 06, 2008 ... "The present study studied calcium uptake In strawberries during immersion In CaCl2 solutions by analyzing total calcium and cell-wall calcium contents and the relationships between cell-wall calcium content, pectin content, and the degree of pectin esterification, considering different ...
A Report on Serbia's Food and Drink Market for Q4 2008 - Understand the Current Environment With SWOT Analysis', Industry Forecast Scenarios & Key Players.(Industry overview)(Report)
Nov 06, 2008 ... Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/257df4/serbia_food_and_dr) has announced the addition of the "Serbia Food and Drink Report Q4 2008" report to their offering. Serbia Food Drink Report provides independent forecasts and competitive intelligence on ...
PepsiAmericas Reports Third Quarter 2008 Results.(Financial report)
Nov 06, 2008 ... PepsiAmericas, Inc. (NYSE:PAS) reported net income of $73.1 million in the third quarter of 2008, with revenue up 12 percent including acquisitions. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) was $0.58 in the third quarter of 2008, which included a $0.05 reduction for special charges and a $0.07 ...
Recent findings from University of Sherbrooke highlight research in food protection.
Nov 06, 2008 ... "Food-producing animals can be reservoirs of pathogenic Escherichia coli strains that can induce diseases in animals or humans. Contamination of food by E. coli O157:H7 raises immediate concerns about public health. although it is not clear whether all E. coli O157 isolates of animal ...
Reports from University of Agriculture highlight recent research in food protection.
Nov 06, 2008 ... According to recent research published in the Journal of Food Protection, "In the present work. survival of Listeria monocytogenes in the traditional Greek soft, spreadable cheese Katiki was studied throughout the shelf life of the product. Samples of finished cheese were inoculated with a ...
Sanjay Khosla Joins Best Buy Board of Directors.
Nov 06, 2008 ... Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY) announced the appointment of Sanjay Khosla to its board of directors. Khosla, executive vice president and president of Kraft International Commercial, will be a Class 2 director with a term expiring in 2009. "Sanjay is a highly respected ...
Sweet Peppers Deli Opens in Baxter Village.
Nov 06, 2008 ... The Mississippi-based Sweet Peppers Deli Franchise opened its first Carolina location on October 23rd. The flagship restaurant is located in Baxter Village in Fort Mill, South Carolina. A menu of signature sandwiches, panini (Italian pressed sandwiches), monster potatoes, salads, soups and ...
Alton Brown Adds Dash of Celebrity to Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt.
Nov 06, 2008 ... Cargill, maker of Diamond Crystal(R) kosher salt, announced a new spokesperson relationship with Alton Brown, host of the popular culinary shows "Good Eats," "Iron Chef America" and the "Feasting on ... " series. For years, professional chefs and gourmet cooks have praised Diamond ...
New Online Food Site Offers Unique Holiday Gifts from America's Best Regional Artisans.
Nov 06, 2008 ... Looking for something different, yet affordable, for gift-giving this holiday season? Tired of shopping malls and department stores? Are you an online shopper who wants to give something more interesting than a ho-hum treat tower? If so, RegionalBest.com (http://www.regionalbest.com/), a ...
Study findings from University of Bologna provide new insights into food science.(Report)
Nov 06, 2008 ... "The aim of this study was the evaluation of the effects of pure citral and citron essential oil on microbial spoilage and growth and survival of pathogenic microorganisms during storage. They were added in the syrup of industrial ready-to-eat fruit salads stored at 9 degrees C. Both ...
In Germany Bottled Water Sales in Volume Terms Are Expected to Increase by 9% over the Five Years to 2012.(Report)
Nov 06, 2008 ... Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/b59710/germany_food_and_d) has announced the addition of the "Germany Food and Drink Report Q4 2008" report to their offering. The Germany Food Drink Report provides independent forecasts and competitive ...
Study results from University of Massachusetts in the area of food science published.
Nov 06, 2008 ... According to recent research from the United States, "The present study evaluated the radical scavenging-linked antioxidant activity of hexane/80% ethanol extracts from several types of extra virgin olive oils (EVOOs) derived from varieties arbequina, hojiblanca, picual, their blends, and ...
Christmas Arrives Early at Dollar General.
Nov 06, 2008 ... Christmas arrives early this year at more than 8,300 Dollar General stores in 35 states. The discount retailer is making it easy for customers to get a jump on holiday bargains starting now. Christmas began arriving at Dollar General stores in early October, and bargains galore ...
Coleman Natural Foods Launches New and Improved Website.(Website overview)
Nov 06, 2008 ... Coleman Natural(R) Foods recently launched a new website with updated design and helpful features to assist consumers. The website retains the original address, http://www.colemannatural.com/, and contains more tools to assist consumers and potential buyers. "The new ...
Studies from Nara Women's University provide new data on food science.
Nov 06, 2008 ... According to recent research published in the Journal of Food Science, "The effects of blanching, freezing, and frozen storage on the retention of radical-scavenging activity (RSA), total phenolics, and ascorbic acid in bitter gourd were investigated. Blanching of sliced bitter gourd ...
Hat Trick Beverages HKBV Announces Australasia Master Franchiser.
Nov 06, 2008 ... Hat Trick Beverages Inc. (HKBV.PK) the issuer is pleased to announce that it has secured interest from a single Master Franchisee for the exclusive distribution area of Australasia. Australasia is a region of Oceania: New Zealand, Australia, Papua New Guinea, and neighbouring islands in ...
Findings from J. Gutierrez and co-researchers advance knowledge in food protection.(Report)
Nov 06, 2008 ... According to recent research from Dublin, Ireland, "The objectives of this study were to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of plant essential oils (EOs) against foodborne pathogens and key spoilage bacteria pertinent to ready-to-eat vegetables and to screen the selected EOs for sensory ...
Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend.
Nov 06, 2008 ... Coca-Cola Enterprises (NYSE: CCE) board of directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of 7 cents per common share. The quarterly dividend rate is equivalent to an annual dividend of 28 cents per common share. The dividend is payable December 11, 2008 to shareowners of record on ...
New Campbell's Select Harvest Soup Makes a "Clean Sweep" over Progresso.
Nov 06, 2008 ... Campbell Soup Company (NYSE:CPB) today unveiled research that shows people would rather serve Campbell's(R) Select Harvest(TM) Chicken Noodle soup to their families over the same variety from Progresso. In a nationwide study conducted by Pinnacle Marketing Management(1), people ...
Data on food protection discussed by researchers at University of Minnesota.
Nov 06, 2008 ... "This research was conducted to study the growth of Listeria monocytogenes inoculated on frankfurters stored at different conditions as a basis for a safety-based consume by shelf life date label. Three L. monocytogenes strains were separately inoculated at 10 to 20 CFU/cm(2) onto ...
New findings reported from H.N. Mishra and co-authors describe advances in food science.
Nov 06, 2008 ... "Food technology involves the application of science and engineering principles to the commercial processing, preparation, packaging, storage, and distribution of foodstuffs. Changes in family lifestyle, especially increased ownership of freezers and microwave ovens, are reflected in ...
Examine Unique Data on Labor Usage and Operating Efficiency for 14 National QSR Chains.
Nov 06, 2008 ... Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/031dc7/rr_industry_data_r) has announced the addition of Restaurant Research, LLC's new report "RR Industry Data Report - Unit Level Operations Industry Data Report" to their offering. The 3rd Annual Unit Level ...
Studies from Department of Agriculture have provided new information about food science.
Nov 06, 2008 ... According to a study from the United States, "Hulless barley kernels were sequentially abraded to achieve 4%, 8%, 16%, 24%, 32%, and 40% removal. Abraded fines, kernels, and ground kernels were stored at 35 degrees C and 75% relative humidity for 3 wk." "Stored samples were ...
Scientists at Department of Agriculture publish research in food protection.
Nov 06, 2008 ... "The effectiveness of reactive oxygen species (ROS)-generating AirOcare equipment on the reduction of airborne bacteria in a meat-processing environment was determined. Serratia marcescens and lactic acid bacteria (Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis and Lactobacillus plantarum) were used to ...
Research from Food & Drug Administration has provided new information about food protection.(Report)
Nov 06, 2008 ... "In previous studies, the growth of L. monocytogenes has been modeled under different CO2 headspace concentrations; however, the inoculum cells were always in the stationary phase. In this study, the growth of L. monocytogenes under different CO2 concentrations as affected by the ...
Study data from University of Agriculture update understanding of agronomy and crop science.(Report)
Nov 06, 2008 ... According to recent research published in the Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science, "Rice performance under drought stress is mainly impeded by oxidative damage and hampered plant water status, which may be improved by exogenous use of osmoprotectants. In this study, the role of ...
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. Climbs Forbes' "200 Best Small Companies in America" List.
Nov 06, 2008 ... Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. (NASDAQ: GMCR) has been named by Forbes as one of the "200 Best Small Companies in America" for the seventh time since 2000. The Company was ranked 55th on the list, up from 88th in 2007. Forbes singled out GMCR as an "Every Day Tech Star" ...
Starbucks Works with Local Groups to Support New Orleans' Rebuilding Efforts.
Nov 06, 2008 ... Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) announced the participation of 10,000 of its partners (employees) in four days of community service projects across New Orleans from October 27 through 30. The events are part of the Starbucks 2008 Leadership Conference in New Orleans. The efforts represent the ...
BJ's Restaurants Wins Two Gold Medals At the Great American Beer Festival.
Nov 06, 2008 ... BJ's Restaurants, Inc. (NASDAQ:BJRI) announced that gold medals were recently awarded for two of the Company's proprietary craft beers at the Great American Beer Festival (GABF) in Denver, Colorado. BJ's Oktoberfest was awarded a gold medal in the American-Style Amber Lager category ....