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Low-fat cocoa powder
Cocoa and chocolate expert ADM Cocoa has announced the launch of a new deZaan reduced-fat cocoa powder with only 0.5% fat. D-00-ZR retains the chocolate taste of deZaan ZR cocoa powders, but with virtually no fat content. Available worldwide from this summer, D-00-ZR enables users to formulate lower calorie products with lower saturated fat contents, […]
Magnet filters weak magnetic particles from foodstuffs
Goudsmit Magnetic Systems BV will introduce a new type of magnet at the Solids 2013 Fair in Rotterdam. This semi-automatic clean-flow magnet is composed of magnetic bars, and it filters weak magnetism and very small metal particles (from 30 mHu) from – among other things – foodstuffs. Particles smaller than 1mm are not detected by […]
‘Super Broccoli’ rejuvenates metabolism
Eating ‘super broccoli’ three times a week can help to ‘re-tune’ metabolism, which could protect against age-related diseases such as obesity, Type II diabetes and cancer, according to new research. The super broccoli – known as Beneforté – was developed by scientists at John Innes Centre and Institute of Food Research (IFR) using conventional breeding […]
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 […]
Automated cake decoration system
Automation within the food industry is commonplace and there are many examples of special purpose machines and robot systems performing a diverse range of processing, handling and packaging operations. However, using robots to write messages and greetings on to the surface of cakes has been an area where the natural variation in the product has, […]
Natural blue colour for confectionery
A natural blue for the confectionery and gum industry has been launched by US-based Chr. Hansen’s Natural Colors Division. The new natural blue colourant is based on Spirulina, a blue-green algae occurring naturally in tropical and subtropical lakes. Spirulina has a long historic record of accomplishment for many applications across many markets. It provides bright […]
Temporary cooling for the perfect loaf
When an industrial bakery recently invested in an extension to its production facility, there was limited capital remaining for temperature control equipment. However, controlling temperatures in a bakery is of paramount importance as the yeast needs the right conditions to react with the other ingredients; too cold and the yeast will be ineffective, too hot […]
Air-dried kale snacks
Happy, a Somerset-based company, is launching healthy kale crisps that are not only 100% natural and raw, but also wheat, dairy, nut, gluten and GM free. There are currently two variants – barbeque and carob coconut – with additional flavours in the pipeline. Andrew Davis, a raw foodist and founder of Happy, comments, “Kale is […]
Temperature control improves food spraying efficiencies
Temperature control specialist, ICS Cool Energy has supplied a temperature control solution to Saturn Spraying, a manufacturer of food spraying applications. The equipment will improve on production efficiencies across the business, which is at the forefront of spinning disc spraying technology in the food production industry. The company supplies spraying equipment that enables food producers […]
Noise levels reduced at spice blending plant
Vacuum and low pressure pump specialist Busch (UK) has helped to reduce noise levels for specialist food manufacturer AB World Foods. A key requirement for the company was to reduce noise levels from its existing vacuum pump equipment used in the spice blending plant at its facility in Leigh, UK, which predominantly manufactures Patak’s ready-to-use […]
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 […]
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Sustainability
White paper advises on metal and x-ray detection
Food manufacturers are increasingly investing in contaminant-detection equipment to enhance product safety and quality control. However, deciding whether to purchase a metal detector, x-ray inspection system or both can be confusing. To assist with this decision, Mettler-Toledo has published a new white paper that dispels myths surrounding the two technologies and simplifies the choice between […]
Dairy Crest grows contract and saves food miles with Gist
Dairy Crest has extended its contract with Gist to incorporate cream and favoured milk into its existing milk supply chain operations for distribution to a major retailer. Gist manages a temperature-controlled supply chain for Dairy Crest across the UK that includes product storage, picking and transport to retailer Regional Distribution Centres. By combining the cream […]
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 […]