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Filling, Portioning and Packaging Solutions in a Nutshell

Everything must be packed - ideally in a sustainable and recyclable manner and with as little packaging material as possible to reduce waste. This topic is currently occupying the packaging industry and food manufacturers and that is going to be a dominant theme for some time still.

Probiotics and Prebiotics

Probiotics and Prebiotics

Certified Organic Turmeric Extracts

Arjuna Natural Pvt, Ltd., from India has introduced a range of certified organic turmeric extracts, including clinically studied, bioavailable BCM-95® (Curcugreen®). In addition to BCM95 and Turmeric Extract 95%, the line of products will include Arjuna’s full range of water-dispersible, oil-dispersible, and customizable turmeric extracts.

A Thanks to Cows for their Milk and Meat

There’s been an overwhelming amount of conversation regarding veganism and eliminating milk and meat from the diet. What so many fail to recognize is that humans need cows to keep us from starving. That’s right, without cows and other ruminant animals, such as goats and sheep, many would go hungry.

Sustainable Packaging Solutions For Superfoods

Canadian cereal brand maximizes packaging efficiency with Elematic 3001 WA case packer from Syntegon Technology

Anti-Oxidant Rich Foods

Health is a person’s psychological, mental and physical condition.

The Perfect Form for the Bakery

Dividing of dough and product processing combined into one production process

Tastes Differ in a Global Industry

With strategically located regional development centers, BENEO focuses on customer proximity and ensures that new product ideas convince with taste and market relevance

Innovative Packaging for OSI's Beef Steaks: Less Plastic, High-Class Optics, Excellent Quality

How can meat products be packaged in a resource-saving way, without having to compromise on product protection, hygiene and convenience? This is where the packaging industry, food manufacturers and retailers are searching for new solutions, for example for self-service meat products. Until today, it is impossible to do without plastic, but with FlatSkin® there now is an innovative packaging method available that proves to be more sustainable. OSI Europe, subsidiary of the globally active OSI Group that supplies meat products to leading brands in food service and retail, has opted for this novel packaging system for its high-quality steaks. With more than 65 production sites and 20,000 employees in 17 countries, the company has become a pioneer in the introduction of FlatSkin® packaging.

Food Flavours: Understanding Food Additives

Flavour is a sensory phenomenon which is a combination of the sensations of taste, odour or aroma, heat and cold, and texture or “mouthfeel”.

Focus on exports can get better farm remuneration

India has the potential to become the biggest producer and exporter of farm commodities owing to agriculture being engrained in our way of life and the presence of diverse agro-climatic regions.

Automation in the Food Industry

The automation of manufacturing food has been actively pursued for more than 50 years. And it will continue to be so, even more aggressively, during the next 50 years.

6 Examples How Product Recovery Can Mean Profit Recovery

Eccentric disc pumps can reduce waste and create notable product-recovery savings in hygienic food and beverage, pharmaceutical and cosmetic manufacturing applications

Thinner is more Sustainable – Foodstuff Packaging gets Lighter and Lighter

Packaging performs an essential service where foodstuffs are concerned. Over the years, technical advances have substantially reduced the amount of material required.

New Automatic Defect Removal for Potato Strips

Key Technology, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, has introduced the newest automatic defect removal system for potato strips – ADR EXOS™. As the only vision system on the market designed specifically to cut out defects from potato strips, ADR recovers french fries with defects and turns them into ‘good’ product, directly increasing yield. Featuring a new cutter-wheel design and intelligent software, the next-generation ADR EXOS better manages strip quality and length while improving product recovery to maximize process profitability.

Less Plastic, More Communication: New Concept for Modified Atmosphere Packaging

Just in time for IFFA 2019, the world’s most important trade show for the meat industry, SEALPAC launched eTray®: a cardboard tray with plastic inlay that contains up to 40% less plastic compared to common MAP trays. The concept provides an outstanding solution for sustainable packaging of meat and convenience products.

Flavor Encapsulation in Food and Beverages

Carrying new and varied flavor combinations into food and beverage applications is a challenge for manufacturers, especially when it comes delivering flavors through natural products. Helen Hook, Marketing Manager at Ingredion EMEA, explores how nature-based flavor carriers can help brands burst onto the culinary scene.

Dietary Fibers in Sports Nutrition

Missing dietary fiber in the nutrition of athletes and fitness-driven people

Authentication Solutions pertaining to the Food Industry

FOOD AND BEVERAGE INDUSTRY’S STRUGGLE WITH ADULTERATION AND COUNTERFEITING

Aseptic Packaging

The advent of Aseptic Packaging has enabled the adoption of modern technology replacing traditional canning techniques such as retort and hot filling canning and use of preservatives and refrigeration.

Creating Added Value with X-Ray Technology

X-ray systems secure the product quality and improve the production sequences at the Bavarian company Privatmolkerei Bechtel.

AN UPTICK IN SALT CONTENT REDUCTION INGREDIENTS

Increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke owing to high sodium consumption in food has led to an uptick in the demand for salt content reduction ingredients.

Powder Processing Solutions for plant-based Protein in Research & Development

The increasing demand for plant-based protein in the last years activated research and industry to find reliable food solutions for the market.

PROCESSING OF PASTEURIZED MILK

The pasteurized or market milk refers to fluid whole milk that is sold to individuals usually for direct consumption.

Peel-off Made Easy-in Any Case

• Among thermal adhesive bonds, the new 42Rpp adhesive, which replaces the 42R, ensures an easy peel-off– without impairing the thermal reaction. • The 42Lpp peel-off adhesive, on the other hand, delivers best results on particularly critical surfaces such as glass, metal and plastic. • If necessary, the 42X adhesive provides an easy peel-off even on unusual label materials without leaving any residue – thus allowing for maximum flexibility.

Recent Advances in Dehydration of Fruits and Vegetables

Drying is the oldest method of food preservation.

New Digital Sorters for Gummy Candies Introduced

Key Technology, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, introduces VERYX® digital sorters for gummy candies.

Science of Pickling, Explained!

The science of food preservation is as old as mankind.

Let food be your medicine AMLA (Indian Gooseberry)

“Load yourself with Vitamin C and not Stress”

Smart Skins For Classic, Vegetarian And Vegan Sausage

According to Innova Market Insights, snacking will continue to be one of the leading trends in the food industry.