Sustainability
Tetra Pak launches first bio-based cap for gable top
Tetra Pak has launched the first bio-based opening for gable top packages. Manufactured using high density polyethylene (HDPE) derived from sugar cane, the bio-based version of TwistCap OSO 34 marks another step forward in Tetra Pak’s ambition to make fully renewable packages. In 2013, the company delivered 1.1 billion bio-caps globally, an increase of more […]
Natural fresh fruit and vegetable puree with long shelf life
The mild preservation method PurePulse from CoolWave Processing has been associated with juices until now. Test results from the Dutch company CoolWave Processing show that this technology can also treat very well fruit and vegetable purees. The fresh flavour and colour are maintained and there is no need for additives. This makes it possible for […]
New microbiological process hall at Campden BRI
A newly commissioned microbiology process hall at Campden BRI will help in the development of its well established microbiology evaluation and process validation services. Joy Gaze, Deputy Head of Campden BRI’s large microbiology department comments, “This is a major development for us. In particular, it provides us with a larger area dedicated to the microbiological […]
Fish updates from the Marine Conservation Society
The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) has re-launched its sustainable seafood website – www.fishonline.org to make it easier for fish buyers, restaurateurs and the public to ensure they are buying and serving fish from the most sustainable sources. MCS, the UK’s leading marine charity, has improved the functionality of the website, which operates alongside updated versions […]
New head of brewing services at Campden BRI
Leading food and drink research company Campden BRI has appointed Chris Smart to lead its Brewing Services department. Chris will be responsible for driving the development of Campden BRI services in operational support for the alcoholic beverages industry. In his new position, Chris will manage the sensory, microbiology, environmental and new product development teams at […]
UK wins EU research fund to lead the fight against food fraud
A new €12 million, EU-funded project against food fraud has been launched. The five-year project, led by the UK’s Food and Environment Research Agency (Fera), will address these issues at a European level. The FoodIntegrity project will bring together major stakeholders and scientific expertise from across the world. Defra Minister for Food, George Eustice states, “The UK […]
Krones PET bottle wins iF packaging design award
An ultralight PET bottle from Krones was among the winners at this year’s packaging design awards in the beverages category. The ‘PET lite 9.9’ carbonated bottle is suitable for being filled with carbonated beverages, and has a capacity of 500 millilitres. It only weighs 9.9 grams – making it 30 to 45 per cent lighter […]
International recognition for Reaseheath College’s Food Centre
Reaseheath College’s Food Centre has become the first and only educational institution in Britain to achieve an internationally recognised British Retail Consortium (BRC) certification. The £7million Food Centre, which is on the Nantwich, Cheshire, college’s campus, has been awarded a Grade A BRC, the highest possible quality mark within the food industry’s global standard for […]
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PerfoTec makes shelf life extension more accessible with 40% cost reduction
PerfoTec’s has further expanded their Respiration Control System. It comprises a new laser perforation system and a compact respiration meter. As a result the entire system has become 40% cheaper, while maintaining the same functionality. Fruit and vegetables need oxygen to stay fresh, but the amount of oxygen needed varies by type and changes through the seasons. PerfoTec’s Respiration Control System measures […]
34% sustainable palm oil milestone
In 2013 IOI Loders Croklaan, a leading supplier of sustainable palm oil, imported and marketed 348,000 tonnes of sustainable palm oil in Europe. That is 34% of the total volume sold by IOI Loders Croklaan in 2013. Ben Vreeburg, IOI Loders Croklaan sustainability director, says, “For 2013 our goal was to increase the volume of […]
Tetra Pak launches Tetra Brik Aseptic 250 Base Crystal
Tetra Pak is launching the Tetra Brik Aseptic 250 Base Crystal. Featuring two crystal shaped panels on the front side of the familiar Tetra Brik Aseptic, the new package provides customers with more graphic design possibilities. “As consumers have less time to choose from an increasingly wide range of products, differentiation becomes more important to […]
Eden Project teams up with TV chef for pasty range
The British environmental and nature attraction Eden Project has teamed up with TV chef James Strawbridge and a team of local suppliers to create a range of pasties. The pasties in the Eden Extraordinary range have gone on sale at Eden, ahead of the World Pasty Championships that wilonment and nature attractionl be held there […]
New accumulation belt for PET bottle packs
System Plast’s low-back pressure accumulation belt adds sustainability to conveying by eliminating the need for cardboard trays under shrink-wrapped PET bottle packs. Consisting of half-inch (12.7 mm) acetal rollers, the conveyor surface is specifically designed to ensure support and stability for PET bottles with petaloid bottoms, but can be used for a variety of containers. […]
Tetra Pak launches energy saving juice pasteurisation process
Tetra Pak has introduceda new juice pasteurization process that saves up to 20% on energy consumption, bringing cost and environmental benefits for customers. The new process, which is suitable for high-acid juices, improves efficiency by reducing the temperature of the second pasteurization process from 95°C to 80°C, without compromising the quality of the juice produced. Juice […]