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New generation of carrageenans launched
Cargill’s texturising business today launched a new generation of refined carrageenans derived from cultivated seaweeds – offering a high-performance option for gelling, thickening and stabilising food products, with reduced sourcing risks. The market for wild red seaweeds, from which some carrageenans are traditionally derived, has become volatile and extremely tight in recent years. This is […]
Dual colour plastic food containers
Faerch Plast, a manufacturer of plastics food packaging, has launched a new range of dual colour polyethylene terephthalate (PET) containers primarily aimed at the premium convenience food market and ‘oven to table’ lines. Developed by Faerch Plast’s dedicated in-house design department, the new containers feature one colour on the outside surface and another on the […]
WakeUp drink wins innovation award
Israeli start-up Inno-Bev’s WakeUp drink was awarded the ‘best functional drink’ in its category during the beverage innovation awards at last week’s Drinktec exhibition. WakeUp was recognised for its ability to naturally help employees during work hours. Following four years of research – including three rigorous clinical studies and successful local sales to multi-national high-tech […]
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Product concepts for breakfast beverages
Beneo, a manufacturer of functional nutrients, featured its new product concepts for breakfast beverages at this year’s drinktec. Visitors had the opportunity to taste the company’s product ideas at the ‘New Beverage Concepts’ innovation platform and found out more about the nutritional and technical benefits of Beneo’s naturally derived ingredients. Recent consumer research underlines the […]
New technology helps to safeguard food supply chain
Muddy Boots, quality assurance and compliance software specialists, has launched a new product that helps businesses within the food supply chain ensure its suppliers and their growers meet the requirements set out by customers. Greenlight Supplier Approval is a cloud-based solution that has been designed specifically for the food industry to help manage and simplify […]
Technology transforms safety eyewear
Extensive scientific research by diversified technology company 3M has led to a development in safety eyewear and the launch of a new product range ideal for workers in the food and beverage sector. SecureFit protective eyewear by 3M is the first range to feature pressure diffusion temple technology, designed to provide noticeably higher levels of […]
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Weighers increase throughput for Mediterranean products
The installation of five multihead weighers from Ishida Europe has helped to triple throughput at Ansolive, a supplier and distributor of olives and Mediterranean products. The company has recently installed five new automatic lines in a new production facility at its site in Ans, Belgium to meet growing demands for its products throughout Europe. This […]
Vacuum packing boosts meat sales by 80%
A new lightweight shallow rigid tray developed by Linpac Packaging for vacuum skin packing (VSP) has helped a supermarket chain to increase sales of its meat products by 80%. Linpac, a multi-material packaging manufacturer, worked in partnership with machine manufacturer Mondini and film manufacturer Bemis to create a pack which combines the extended shelf life […]
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New printer chosen for chocolate bar printing
Montezuma, a manufacturer of handmade chocolate bars, has turned to Allen Coding Systems for assistance with the printing of its product packaging. It is now able to produce quality printing via Allen’s RX-S small character continuous ink jet printer. The Hitachi RX-S printer was selected for its ease of use and speed, and now operates […]
Oat beta-glucan wins award
DSM’s heart health ingredient OatWell oat beta-glucan has been named one of the most innovative products of the year at the Food Ingredients South America (FiSA) awards 2013. Beta-glucan, a soluble fibre found in oats, is a naturally-derived ingredient that is particularly well-known for its heart health benefits, and also helps to lower cholesterol and […]
PET jar for hot fill and pasteurisation
Packaging innovations specialist APPE has launched a PET jar capable of hot-fill and/or pasteurisation up to 95oC. The new ThermaLite jar is the result of the company’s strategic partnership with Nissei ASB (Europe) and offers food manufacturers and retailers a variety of convenience and sustainability benefits over more traditional packaging formats (such as glass). APPE […]
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Is it what is says on the tin?
Ahead of the EU Food Information Regulation that comes into effect in December 2014, Clare Wood, owner and founder of Technical Expectations and a member of IFST’s Food Law Group, explains exactly what content labels will require
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Flavours company to import Madagascan vanilla
American flavours company Virginia Dare has established a partnership with Soarary, a Madagascan vanilla exporter. The partnership will provide Virginia Dare with a fully integrated supply chain for securing, curing and exporting vanilla beans from Madagascar. With so much of the world’s vanilla production coming from a single country, local operations in Madagascar will strengthen […]
Stabilisers to reduce formulation costs in cheese slices
Spanish organiation Premium Ingredients, a company specialising in the design, production and marketing of blended functional food ingredients, has launched a new range of stabilisers. Based on modified starch and hydrocolloids, they are specially designed to reduce formulation costs in the IWS cheese slices manufacture process. Its new products, Premitex XLK-13023, Premitex XLK-13024 and Premitex […]