shelf life
New compostable packaging to double shelf life of fresh produce
Compostable packaging producer TIPA and shelf-life extension specialist PerfoTec have partnered to provide retailers and suppliers with the ideal packaging qualities to reduce food waste, combat plastic pollution and cut carbon emissions.
New StePac pouches help cut fresh food waste
Fresh produce packaging innovator, StePac Ltd, offers high-performance resealable bags designed to significantly lengthen the shelf life of fresh produce and reduce waste in the supply chain as well as in consumers’ homes.
PML announces solution to border control delays
PML and FreshLinc’s Border Control Post and warehouse facility will enable quicker movement of product and extend shelf life by up to 48 hours.
Air Products tests the impact of shelf life of reduced CO2 in Modified Atmosphere Packaging
Research conducted by industrial gas product experts at Air Products has shown that the amount of carbon dioxide used in Modified Atmosphere Packaging can be reduced to as low as 20% while still maintaining the ability to extend shelf life of food products.
Emergency freeze dried food offers longer shelf-life alternative
Freeze-dried food producer is reporting a staggering rise in demand for its range of ready-made meals for emergency situations.
Away from the pack
Environmental sustainability and business don’t always go hand in hand, especially when it comes to product packaging.
Campden BRI highlights fridge temperature as an issue in new shelf-life guidance
The guidance has been updated to align with recent developments in the area of shelf-life evaluation, including the implementation of new EU microbiological criteria regulation and EU recommendations for setting a shelf-life.
Packaging solutions extend pomegranate season
New packaging solutions from StePac have extended the season for pomegranates and their extracted arils by preserving freshness and increasing shelf life.
Royal DSM extends life of baked goods
Royal DSM, a science-based company active in nutrition, health and sustainable living has introduced the latest additions to its BakeZyme portfolio: BakeZyme Fresh XL and BakeZyme Master.
Corbion to showcase latest portfolio innovations at FI Europe
Corbion, a supplier of biobased food ingredients, will use Fi Europe 2019 as a platform to showcase its range of solutions for enhancing nutrition, stability and flavour profiles across savoury foods, confectionery, bakery and more.
BKON increases freshness of cold brew coffee to 120 days
BKON’s new RAIN technology has been proven to increase freshness and shelf-life of cold brew coffee for up to 4 months.
Urban Bistro set for growth as orders flow in first year
Urban Bistro, a food-to-go vending solution, is gearing up for further UK wide growth just a year after the start-up was launched by Crewe-based Wrights Food Group.
Round Up: Shelf Life
Here is your weekly round-up of shelf-life news. Next week’s round-up will focus on ingredients news.
Ultimate Packaging awarded IPL’s 2018 Sustainability Award
Last year, Ultimate Packaging began working with International Procurement and Logistics (IPL), to help Asda supermarket deliver on its pledge to reduce plastic by 10%.
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