The Chewing the Fat series has the FoodNavigator team getting its teeth into food issues. The gluten-free market is set to continue its expansion in the coming years, fuelled by better diagnosis and a fad for gluten-free foods. The FoodNavigator editorial...
Associated Packaging Technologies (APT) said that increased demand for both extended shelf life and microwave only packages has influenced its decision to significantly expand its existing polypropylene (PP) and multi-layer thermoforming capabilities.
With satiety food formulations on the rise, breakthrough research from British scientists offers a deeper insight into the role of gut hormones on appetite and why a low GI (glycaemic index) meal, such as a morning bowl of porridge, keeps consumers feeling...
Bob Hogan, director of international sales and marketing at flexible packaging suppliers, Zip-Pak, spoke to FoodProductionDaily.com about some of the misperceptions surrounding the concept of sustainability and food and beverage packaging.
The UK government needs to put more resources into promoting better environmental labelling on products and push harder on setting the standards for labelling schemes, claims a all-party group of politicians.
Maximum flow rates with minimal pressure drop via a full port design are delivered through the new series 3BV2 automated ball valve by Australian firm WE Anderson, a division of control and instrumentation company Dwyer Instruments.
Short of an earth-bound deity walking amongst us and miraculously multiplying our fish stocks, industry must invest more in alternative sources of omega-3 to meet nutritional needs.
Results from third-party testing conducted on high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) from all the production facilities in the US and Canada show that no quantifiable levels of mercury were detected in any of the samples analyzed, claims the CRA.
Witt has launched the latest generation of its cordless and handheld gas analysers, version 6.0 of its Oxybaby model, which is due to hit the market in a few weeks and could help extend a product’s shelf life.
Greater efficiencies for the UK bakery industry can be gained by investing in robotic systems for oven loading and unloading, packing line automation and the centralization of palletizing, claims the Centre for Food Robotics and Automation (CenFRA).
The UK food and drink sector has today reiterated its stance that an opt-out clause in the European Union curb on working hours is crucial for industry survival as EU economies contract.
The packaging machinery company Jenton has launched a new range of seal testers ideally suited to bakery which check packaging for leaks or faults and help guarantee freshness and shelf life.
A technique to improve the drying process of dairy and other liquid products can lead to product innovation and a better bottom line for food manufacturers, claims GEA Niro.
FoodProductionDaily.com walked the floor at the recent Anuga FoodTec trade show to ascertain how the current economic climate is impacting on the food and beverage processing and packaging equipment manufacture sector.
Alexir has introduced new loaf cake packaging which the company claims can help overcome the problem of stains on the casing after baking and cut down on the amount of packaging typically used.
Formulating cakes with sesame oil, hydrocolloids and emulsifiers could replace fat in cakes, leading to low-fat alternatives of family favourites, suggests a new study.
A newly developed robotic pick, process and place line, which integrates vision control for measuring product weight and dimensions, can be tailored to suit the specific requirements of food manufacturers, says the Danish developer.
A project is underway which aims to integrate a plasma technology-based system into existing machinery to enable fast continuous decontamination of flat packaging materials such as foils, films or lids.
A case packer has been designed to pack sensitive products and can incorporate a range of case formats including hood, tray and wraparound, claims the manufacturer.
Sugar could be shedding its bad boy image to take a surprise spot on the public’s list of trusted ingredients, as manufacturers look to appeal to more savvy consumers.
Stephan Machinery claims that factors such as sustainable food production and energy efficiency are driving equipment development at the Germany based company.
Formulating rice noodles with alginate may enhance the structural properties of rice dough, which could lead to the development of a successful commercial rice noodle product, says a new study.
Baker and snack makers should grab the opportunity to leverage their business through green credentials as demand prevails, says the UK's Carbon Trust.
US firm Marion Mixers launches an online tool that could help equipment buyers for bakers quickly identify the correct industrial mixer for their application mixing needs.
A new feeder can cut cleaning and inspection time, enables high accuracy of dosing of powders to ensure recipe reliability, and is applicable to food manufacturers with frequent product changes, claims the Swiss manufacturer.
Newly acquired packaging technology drives leading French cereal firm Soufflet to extend its Vivien Paille brand, launching a rice and milk snack targeted at 5 to 14 year olds.
Food and beverage production machinery and packaging equipment manufacturers are modestly optimistic about the outlook for 2009, despite the current econmic slump.
Food and beverage packaging supplier, Borealis, reported a fall in pre-tax profit to €239m for 2008, down 55 per cent from the record profit of 2007, but it maintained that its results were solid despite the deteriorating market conditions.
Portion-controlled packaging for snacks could play a dual role in fighting raging obesity rates by reducing consumer calorific in-take and heightening awareness to portion size, finds new research from the US.
Collaboration on belting technology development and installation can improve food safety, quality assurance and operational efficiency for food processors, claims one of the US companies involved in the new partnership.
Inspired by The Economist's 'burgernomics' Big Mac index, French market analysts Gira Conseil have launched the 'buttered-ham sandwich' index, to compare prices of the country's enduring ham and butter sandwich, and in this...
In recent years the share of private label goods sold by retailers has been on the rise, reaching almost 50 per cent in traditional retailers. The FoodNavigator editorial team discusses what's driving the trend, and what it means for big brand manufacturers.
Quaker Oats fully embraces the health and wellness message behind its hallmark ingredient - wholegrain oats - re-positioning all of its products under one umbrella for the first time in its 130 year history.
Indonesia's Food and Drug Monitoring Agency (BPOM) confirmed last week claims that certain snack products are contaminated with melamine, reports The Jakarta Post.
Clutched to the president’s chest like a medal of nationalisation, Cargill Venezuela cannot be sitting very comfortably this week as it awaits the fate of its rice plant.
Recyclable shrink sleeves for dairy product pots cut transport costs, improve printing flexibility and packing convenience, claims packaging specialist Chadwicks, based near Bury, UK.
The use of salt replacers in the diet, as a means of reducing sodium intake, may improve blood pressure and artery health, says a new study from China.
The French sandwich market is in full flight, reaping €6.1bn in sales in 2008 on growth of 11 per cent, finds trend trackers Gira Conseil, with the popularity of the baguette far from unerring.
FoodNavigator's Snack Size Science brings you the week's top science. This week, acrylamide intakes may not pose a problem for pre-menopausal breast health, but it may be dangerous for heart health, according to a couple of new studies. And...
Despite today's overarching trend towards new and exotic flavours, when it comes to crisps, traditional flavours like cheese & onion and ready salted are best, generating strong sales and bolstering growth for snack makers despite the challenging...
Improved formation of meat and seafood products, greater product consistency, easier maintenance and lower costs are the benefits claimed for a new processing system from cryogenics provider Air Products and mixer and mixer-grinder specialist Weiler.
Restrictions on packaging may apply following a European Commission meeting tomorrow, which is in response to advice issued by EFSA on the hazards associated with the use of 4-methylbenzophenone (4MBP) in packaging ink.
Spotting a market opportunity ten years ago, John Mudd set out to create an alternative to mass-produced crisps, building a business that today sees 2.5 million packs of Real hand-cooked crisps sold each week in the UK.
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions said its Turcon MF5 has achieved NSF International listing, which means that both it and the Turcon MF6 sealing compound, designed for demanding food and beverage applications, conform to the requirements of NSF/ANSI Standard...
Awareness of current and upcoming developments in the use of nanotechnical tools for foods and packaging can inspire new understanding and ideas in decision makers working in the food processing and packaging sectors, claims Lund University.
