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Printers for flexible packaging and labelling
Videojet Technologies, a manufacturer of coding, marking, and printing products, has introduced two new Thermal Transfer Overprinters (TTO) to its DataFlex product line. The new DataFlex 6320 and 6420 products are designed to address a range of flexible packaging and labelling applications in the snack foods, bakery, meat and poultry, confectionery and other markets. The […]
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Industrial bakery waste lowered by PowerBake
Seeking to answer a need among bakers plagued by excessively sticky wheat-mix dough and limited proofing stability, DuPont Nutrition & Health has launched PowerBake 9500, a new enzyme product that targets fewer breakdowns and less waste in industrial bakeries. The product offers improved efficiency due to a synergistic mix of a special cellulase blend and […]
Food waste now accepted, but who’s to blame?
The issue of wasted food continues to receive significant column inches in the mainstream press, with the consumer generally considered the guilty party for having an eye too big for his belly. But is this really the case? Or is something else to blame? According to recent research by food freshness technology company It’sFresh, it’s […]
Lidding film doubles ready meal shelf life
International developer and supplier of innovative lidding solutions, KM Packaging Services has launched an ultra-high performance lidding film that can reportedly double the shelf-life of premium chilled ready meals. Aimed squarely at premium high street brands where shelf-appeal is essential, the lidding material delivers strong transparency to enhance the display of high-end, home-made effect […]
Automatic effluent sampling boosts Patak’s environmental credentials
Patak Foods has been supplied with an outdoor, temperature-controlled, MCERTs certified wastewater sampler system by Aquamatic. It is being used to help monitor effective effluent treatment through Patak’s recently installed Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) plant. Renowned for its range of curry sauces and pastes, Patak – part of the international AB Foods group – has […]
On-machine seasoning system provides total control
tna, a global packaging specialist, has added intelli-flav OMS 5 to its intelli-flav seasoning range. The new product offers flexibility in on-machine seasoning (OMS) applications, along with consistent coverage and flavour for both wet and dry seasoning. Fully integrated with both oil spray and flavour injection systems, the new OMS provides total control of […]
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Lab Innovations 2013 programme of talks includes new test for horsemeat DNA
A new safe DNA electrophoresis to test for food production problems, such as horsemeat in burgers and food borne pathogens, is just one of the innovations which will be shared at Lab Innovations taking place at the NEC, Birmingham on 6 & 7 November 2013. Lab Innovations is the UK’s only event dedicated to laboratory […]
New lightweight packaging for frozen ready meals
Intelligent Packaging Solutions (IPS) has recently launched Desto cup, a lightweight packaging format for frozen ready meals. In addition, the company has also secured a contract to manufacture and supply packaging for an own-label frozen ready meal range, which is available in stores across the UK. Although the pack was successfully launched into the chilled […]
‘I’m a big believer in creating your own destiny’
Fresh from the success of last month’s show, Vitafoods Europe director Chris Lee talks travel, tango and changing lives…
Researchers ‘bubbling over’ at drying breakthrough
Researchers at the University of Sheffield in the UK say they have found a more efficient way to dry products for food manufacture, using tiny, hot bubbles. Instead of boiling a product to evaporate water – the most common technique used by industry – the Sheffield team injected hot microbubbles through the liquid, causing the […]
Environmental certification for Sensient
Sensient Food Colours has achieved ISO 14001 certification for environmental management, calling it a ‘significant step in its approach to protect natural resources in its manufacturing, logistics and administrative processes’. “Our certified environmental management system will enable us to minimise energy, water and raw materials consumption as well as reduce waste and emissions to prevent […]
Committed to Courtauld phase three
Members of the UK Food and Drink Federation (FDF) have reaffirmed their support for the third phase of the Courtauld Commitment– a responsibility deal set up by WRAP to improve resource efficiency and reduce the carbon and wider environmental impact of food and drink waste. “Following the progress made so far by FDF signatories under […]
Waitrose vows to halve packaging by 2016
UK retailer Waitrose has announced plans to cut its packaging in half by 2016. It has also revealed three major changes to its product ranges that it says will save nearly 100 tonnes of packaging each year. The Menu from Waitrose range of prepared meals has been relaunched with a full redesign and packaging update […]
Fresh bread solution ‘in the bag’
In the continued fight against food waste, Flexico Group is set to launch a packaging solution in the UK that it says will keep bread fresher for longer. The Cordogrip double drawstring bag is designed with a top and bottom gusset, and is fitted with two strings in colours that can match any brand logo. […]