Researchers from the University of Minnesota recently discovered and patented a naturally occurring lantibiotic, a peptide produced by harmless bacteria, that could be added to food to kill harmful bacteria, like E.coli, salmonella, and listeria. “It’s aimed at protecting foods from a broad range of bugs that cause disease,” said Dan O’Sullivan, professor of food science and nutrition in the University’s College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences. “Of the natural... ...Read more »

Over 70 of the most influential intellectuals and industry representatives in the food and pharmaceutical sectors converged on Melbourne’s Federation Square on Friday 27 June 2008 for the Pharmafood Forum organised by InnovationXchange. Speakers at the conference discussed a broad range of issues for the food and pharmaceutical industries and, in particular, the growing overlap between the two industries as consumers increase their demand for foods which serve a functional purpose. A... ...Read more »