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New concept for food packaging
LyondellBasell has announced a new addition to its Toppyl family of polyolefin resins for the food packaging industry that provides a new level of convenience and ease of use to ready-to-eat products, without sacrificing protection. Toppyl RC3000 is formulated to stick directly to traditional polyethylene food containers, providing a strong seal to keep foods fresh, […]
Product labelling – all change
The food and drink industry is facinAllergen Testingg one of the biggest changes to food labelling legislation for a generation.
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Coconut milk powder offers natural flavour
Sternchemie has introduced SternCream, a spray-dried coconut milk powder that has a multitude of uses and offers many benefits for industry and large-scale food preparation. It can be used in wet and dry products, can easily be processed, and has a long shelf life. Its very high coconut milk content gives it a characteristic mild […]
Bananas, bread and eggs top retail supply chain food waste
New research from Incpen, the industry council for research on packaging and the environment, shows that the top 20 food items wasted or reduced-to-clear between the wholesale depot and the retail check-out are led by fruit (40%), followed by meat and poultry (20%) with vegetables and bakery close behind. Together, they account for 22,000 tonnes […]
New Brazilian condiment concepts
With its latest product line, Frutarom Savory Solutions is focussing on Brazil. Inspired by typical Brazilian dishes and condiments, the company has developed sophisticated marinades, seasonings and deco seasonings. To accompany the new range, Frutarom is also providing customers with recipes and product ideas to help them create diverse meat and fish specialties, sausages, as […]
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 […]
Red meat processing deemed unsustainable
With ‘horsegate’ continuing to attract significant column inches – with this week’s news that two arrests have been made in conjunction with the scandal – combined with a growing suspicion that ‘porkgate’ might be on the horizon, a warning made by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) regarding red meat processing will do little to calm the […]
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 […]
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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Further regulation won’t restore faith in food industry
Food traceability and safety have been in the spotlight recently, with food scares around horsemeat, E Coli and Salmonella causing chaos in the food industry. However, the suggestion that further regulation will restore faith in the food industry might not be the solution. Each of the aforementioned scares swiftly led to intense media scrutiny of […]
Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cold store cuts energy bills with new compressors
A storage and distribution company has cut its cold store energy bills by more than 20% and reduced its carbon footprint considerably after introducing a new refrigeration system designed and built by J & E Hall. Three J & E Hall compressor packs are at the heart of the ammonia-based plant at the Norish distribution […]
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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EU increases authorised levels of antioxidant rosemary extracts
Naturex, along with the competent authorities, have achieved an amendment to restrictions on antioxidant rosemary extracts in processed meat and fish products with less than 10% fat. Antioxidant rosemary extracts have a long tradition of use in processed fish and meat products due to their ability to extend both flavour and colour stability. Following approval […]
Multilayer pot for multiple uses
A new 250ml multilayer pot from RPC Verpackungen Kutenholz is delivering convenience, safety and extended shelf life for a variety of food products from Dutch manufacturer Van der Kroon Food Products. The plastic jar and lid offer numerous benefits that make it ideal for many different products such as sauces, dips, fish and meat. Its […]
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