Confi dence from false positives

Poultry processors struggling to screen accurately for Sulphonamide antibiotics could improve their quality control by testing for each specific compound. Research undertaken by Randox Food Diagnostics has demonstrated that investing in products with specifi c antibodies, as opposed to generic, can provide confi dence with a false positive rate of less than 5%.

To emphasize the leading position as Professional Supplier of Food Flavors and Ingredients in Myanmar Market, IFFI opened more Workshops in Yangon and Mandalay during Oct, 2013.

Premium formats experience growth as disposable income rises.

WHETHER SEEKING A CAFFEINE FIX OR A SOCIAL BEVERAGE, MORE AMERICANS are sipping on coffee, according to the National Coffee Association of USA Inc. (NCA), New York. In its “2013 National Coffee Drinking Trends” market research report, the organization found that 83 percent of the U.S. adult population now drinks coffee, which is a five-point uptick compared with last year. Daily consumption remained steady at 63 percent, and once-a-week consumption has risen to 75 percent, it says.

Manufacturers use real fruit pieces in an effort to create healthier and more premium confections.
By Carla Zanetos Scully