Europe: Sirane unveils Ice-Mats that chill seafood while being transported
A new addition to Sirane’s Sea-Fresh range has been designed to help maintain the freshness of live seafood during transportation – and increase its value when it goes to market. The new Ice-Mats maintain a supply of fresh saltwater throughout the journey, enhancing the condition, presentation – and ultimately price – of live seafood. The Dri-Fresh Sea-Fresh Ice-Mats are soaked in...
Americas: Videojet shares with FNI tips on high overall equipment effectiveness in food factories
Videojet Technologies has introduced the CLARiTY Laser Controller to enhance the entire range of its carbon dioxide and fiber laser marking systems, helping manufacturers to achieve sustainable improvements in overall equipment effectiveness. It offers a line set-up wizard to aid maintenance and production staff during both initial line set-up and during product changeovers. The interface provides a visual representation of the...
Americas: Study finds food fears are scientifically unfounded, perceived
The new Cornell University study, Ingredient-based food fears and avoidance: antecedents and antidotes published in the journal Food Quality and Preference, investigated food fears – why people have them and what can be done to correct misconceptions. “Monosodium glutamate, gluten and high fructose corn syrup are just a few of the ingredients that have received a lot of negative attention...
Europe: Spain’s older consumers favor indulgent, luxurious confectionery
Manufacturers need to switch to premium products, as mature consumers are increasingly health-conscious and save confectionery for the occasional treat, according a Canadean report. When it comes to their confectionery choices, indulgence reigns supreme among older consumers. The report Consumer Trends and Analysis: Understanding Consumer Trends and Drivers of Behavior in the Spanish Confectionery Market reveals that the desire for indulgence...
World: Nestlé tells FNI on new modular factory concept
Nestlé has created a blueprint for a factory that can be built in half the time of a more traditional one for about 50-60% of the cost. Alfredo Fenollosa, Technical Head for Asia, Oceania and Africa shares with Food News International the inspiration for and considerations towards the concept. FNI: What inspired Nestlé to create the blueprint for the modular factory? Fenollosa:...
Europe: Flint Group unveils Ultraking Shrink U inks for shrink sleeve printing
Flint Group has launched the Ultraking Shrink U family of ultra violet and electron beam (EB) curable offset inks. These shrinkable ink systems designed for offset printing needed by the label and food packaging industry. Shrink sleeve labels are becoming increasingly popular among brand owners with a 7% growth rate globally. “The HD or high definition, 360º, colorful graphics have proven highly...
World: Yogurt is fast becoming a healthy staple, states DSM Insight Series
DSM’s Global Insight paper states that the appeal of yogurt is on the rise globally. Carried out in countries such as Brazil, China, Turkey and the US, the survey identifies a growing demand for yogurt as health-conscious consumers make it a regular habit. The paper, which is the first of the Global Insight Series on yogurt, reveals that over the last...
Europe: FAO names top 10 food-borne parasites, develops guidelines to control them
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has released a "Top Ten" list identifying the food-borne parasites of greatest global concern. FAO is also developing new guidelines to control the parasites. The parasites affect the health of millions of people every year, infecting muscle tissues and organs, causing epilepsy, anaphylactic shock, amoebic dysentery and other problems. Some can live...
Americas: Doritos launches three mystery flavors to challenge taste buds
Doritos, one of the flagship brands from PepsiCo's Frito-Lay division, has revealed the three mystery flavors of Doritos Jacked tortilla chips that hit store shelves in the spring: Spicy Street Taco, Chocolate Chipotle Bacon and Caribbean Citrus Jerk. The company says Spicy Street Taco proved to be the fan favorite — collecting the most votes on www.BoldFlavorExperiment.com — and will...
Americas: Tetra Pak completes €65M plant upgrade in Brazil, expects 70% capacity increase
Tetra Pak has completed a €65 million (US$88.45 million) upgrade for its packaging material plant in Ponta Grossa, Brazil. The project increases the capacity of the plant by 70% to 13 billion packs and brings the Brazilian total to 22 billion, meeting both domestic and export demands in the region. The upgrade, which started in 2012, also broadens the capability of...