Retort technology cuts processing time up to 40%
Allpax Products reports its Gentle Motion retort system, recently installed at a plant in Europe, cuts process time by as much as 40%.
Archives for November 25, 2013
New York wages war on EPS food packaging
Outgoing New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg is gunning for a ban on EPS food containers before he leaves office January 1.
French fries vending machine ‘get rich quick’ scam?
A French fries specialist, who runs a franchise to promote Belgium fries, has blasted a fast food vending machine, created by a company in China.
Dispatches from #FIE2013
A year of change for DSM’s OatWell
One year on from its acquisition of Swedish beta-glucan brand OatWell, DSM talks about entering into new markets and capitalizing on European health claims.
Kraft, PepsiCo tackle packaging challenges
An upcoming conference will bring together top food firms and industry suppliers to hammer out sustainability, design and other packaging issues.
PepsiCo-funded study: Oatmeal better for satiety than RTE cereal
Oatmeal increases a sense of fullness and reduces hunger due to the viscosity and hydration properties of its beta-glucan content, according to research from PepsiCo.
Low carb claims double in five years
The number of new products carrying low carb claims has nearly doubled in Europe in the past five years, according to new research from Mintel.