BioSafe Systems Announces New & Improved SaniDate 5.0 Sanitizer/Disinfectant

March 26, 2012 BioSafe Systems, LLC

BioSafe Systems has improved and reintroduced SaniDate 5.0, a sanitizer/disinfectant labeled for hard surface use as well as post harvest water treatments. SaniDate 5.0 is now approved to cover a broader range of human health pathogens, including Listeria, MRSA, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Streptococcus, Human Influenza Virus, and more. This is in addition to previously-approved applications for Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and Salmonella enterica.

Sysco Seattle Recalls Beef Patties Due To Possible E. Coli Contamination

March 26, 2012 USDA FSIS

Sysco Seattle Inc., a Seattle, Wash. firm, is recalling approximately 16,800 pounds of ground beef patties imported from Canada because they may have been contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

KU Leuven Organizes First International Cake Symposium With The Support Of Puratos

March 26, 2012 Puratos

On 26 and 27 March 2012, KU Leuven, a well-known Flemish university, will host the first international Cake Symposium with the support of Puratos. During this two-day event, a panel of internationally recognized scientists will share recent progress and insights in the broad area of cake systems.

Bakery Showcase 2012: Canada's Largest National Baking Trade Show & Convention Event

Join 5,000 industry professionals including bakers (retail, wholesale, commercial), grocery and foodservice outlets at Canada's largest national baking trade show & convention event May 6 – 8 at the International Centre, Hall 3 in Toronto (Mississauga), Ontario, Canada.

Chef Celine Plano Appointed As Technical Advisor At Callebaut Chocolate Academy

March 26, 2012 Barry Callebaut

Callebaut® Finest Belgian Chocolate™ announced that Chef Celine Plano has been appointed Technical Advisor at the Barry Callebaut Chocolate Academy in Chicago. Chef Plano joins a prestigious and talented team of Technical Advisors who work with chocolate artisans – pastry chefs, bakers, confectioners and caterers as well as up-and-coming chefs – to help them develop new ideas, creations and recipes.