Study: canned peaches nutritionally equal to fresh
An Oregon State University (OSU) study has concluded that nutritionally speaking, canned peaches are equivalent to their fresh counterparts.
Archives for May 19, 2013
DuPont awards celebrate food packaging innovation
The DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation have saluted a significant number of food packages over the years for breakthrough technology aimed to benefit consumers.
Sanitation equipment aims to help processors with FSMA compliance
Carometec, an Iowa company that provides a broad range of quality and sanitation equipment for the food industry, has a number of machines intended to help processors better comply with new Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) rules.
Global food demand drives polymer growth
Packaging polymers are growing in the developed and developing world, driven by the constant demand for more food to feed the world’s expanding population, according to PlasticsEurope.
New CEO for Snack Food Association
The Snack Food Association (SFA) has announced a new CEO, effective from July 1.
dispatches from IFFA 2013
Buhmann: “She doesn’t turn in circles” with new linear filler
Buhmann Pac Solutions has launched a linear filling machine instead of the standard rotary process claiming operational efficiency benefits.
The true taste of strawberry: Researchers reveal mechanism to allow biosynthesis of key aroma compound
Molecular analysis has revealed a new route for the biosynthetic production of key strawberry aromas that may help industry produce products with 'the true flavour of strawberry', researchers have revealed.
Oven Industries launches new temperature controls
Oven Industries Inc. has introduced new temperature control products, geared toward a range of food processing applications, with ramp/soak capabilities.
UK may have to stick to wheat imports, says commodities analyst
The UK was hit by an extreme wheat crisis last year forcing industry into import mode and forecasts suggest this trend may stay, says a commodity analyst.
How to slash oil content in sweet potato chips by 60%: Study
The oil content of sweet potato chips can be reduced by 60% if vacuum fried with an additional de-oiling mechanism, finds new research.