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Minimum film, maximum benefit
June 2008
As the supply chain looks to reduce the impact of packaging on the carbon footprint, minimal packaging based on plastic films becomes more important. John Webb-Jenkins reports.
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Functional Ingredients
April 2008
Obesity rates in western Europe are on the rise although not yet at similar levels to the US. Health and nutrition is therefore the current debate dominating headlines and shelf space
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Untreated waters
March 2008
Bottled water has become a vigorous and vital sector of the beverage world. Water is sensitive to chemical, physical and microbiological contamination. And filtration is part of the picture
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Being left on the shelf
February 2008
A new bulk handling system must minimise handling and improve safety, achieve a quality mix of raw material, reduce waste costs and decrease environmental impact
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IT: Starving for food information
10 January 2008
Ole-Henning Fredriksen, CEO at TraceTracker, explores consumer cravings and the business imperatives and opportunities for food traceability
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Size does matter
December 2007
As market demand for nutraceuticals and functional foods continues to grow, manufacturers are increasingly looking for high-tech processing solutions that can add value to the end product
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HYGIENE NEWS: Washing technology reduces risk
October 2007
A new hand hygiene system which combines sensors with multiple high pressure water jets is set to revolutionise hand washing procedures.
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Stack them high
June 2007
Packing and warehouse operations have become highly sophisticated as demands from manufacturers and the retail trade have matched it in complexity. Krones completely designed the warehousing operation for the sugar giant Südzucker
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Energy & Environment News
May 2007
Heat recovery project boosts greenhouse tomatoes
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SOUPS & SAUCES
April 2007
With an increasing trend towards bringing the restaurant experience into our own homes, a convenient and easy to prepare format is key for successful products
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IFE preview
March 2007
The whole world of food and drink meets under the international food and drink event umbrella which is to be staged from 18-21 March 2007 at ExCel London
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Shrink your costs accordingly
February 2007
Plastic films are inherently lighter, stronger and more versatile packaging media than traditional paper, corrugated or cartonboard for a variety of primary and secondary packaging. John Webb-Jenkins reports
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On the receiving end
December 2006 - January 2007
End of line packaging is a sophisticated and complex operation. Here, Food & Drink Technology acknowledges a few issues that have been causing concern in the industry
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Protecting, preserving and promoting
November 2006
Pearmability testing is an essential tool for food and drink industries. Emma Hanby of CCFRA reports
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Mouldy old dough
October 2006
Yeast spoilage is tricky. In an industry where yeasts are usually seen as the good guys, it is often hard to detect and deal with their renegade wild cousins. Dr Ian Roberts, curator of the NCYC, looks at spoilage
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Does your checkweigher measure up?
September 2006
With the impending new European Measuring Instruments Directive (MID), is industry ready for such regulations?
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Baking business
August 2006
Specialist ingredients suppliers have made it easy for bakers to take advantage of a growing market with a range of mixes designed to create the healthy and tasty products consumers are looking for
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BOOK REVIEW: Sweeteners & Sugar Alternatives in Food Technology
July 2006
Food & Drink Technology reviews this comprehensive book edited by Helen Mitchell of Danisco Sweeteners, which features an in depth look at sweeteners and sugar alternatives
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Hygienic pumps
June 2006
The latest in pump and valve news, technology and applications for the food and beverage industries
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Robots jam packed with features
May 2006
A robot has helped a preserves manufacturer out of the jam of gaining maximum sales potential from minimum retail shelf space
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Magic mushrooms

Can culinary mushrooms provide the same health benefits as medicinal mushrooms?
Minimum film, maximum benefit

As the supply chain looks to reduce the impact of packaging on the carbon footprint, minimal packaging based on plastic films becomes more important. John Webb-Jenkins reports.