Americas: FAM releases cheese cutting machines
The new FAM Centris 400C series of centrifugal shredders was developed for smaller and mid-sized companies.
The FAM Centris 400C Optitec and FAM Centris...
Europe: Taking high doses of vitamin D may decrease bone density, say researchers
A three-year study by researchers at the Cumming School of Medicine's McCaig Institute for Bone and Joint Health published in the Journal of the...
Europe: Cartons found as good as glass bottles, study
An environmental lifecycle assessment (LCA) has confirmed that single-use beverage cartons compare favorably with reusable glass bottles – and outperform single-use PET bottles –...
Europe: Kettle Foods use tape for reclosable snack packs
Kettle Foods is using RE:CLOSE from Essentra Tapes to promote its new Kettle & More range to consumers whilst also providing user-friendly pack reclosability...
Europe: Nestle company launches bottles made of recycled plastic
Valvert launches its new bottle made from recycled PET (rPET), the first natural mineral water brand in Belgium to do so.
This innovation highlights...
Europe: Instant dried soup maker uses Ishida technology
Swiss manufacturer HACO AG has installed an Ishida linear multihead weigher and IX-GA X-ray inspection system for packaging instant dried soups.
The 12-head linear weigher...
Europe: Making in-line Fourier Transform Infrared analyzer a reality
Tetra Pak and FOSS have created an in-line standardization analyzer that is designed to take continuous accurate measurement and control of protein and fat...
Europe: Mitigating risks, improving food safety with x-ray inspection
Driven by increasingly stringent regulations, headline-making recalls and an emphasis on building a stronger organizational safety culture, food safety remains a top priority and...
Europe: Proseal releases ultra-hygienic conveyor
Proseal has developed a new ultra-hygienic conveyor to help food manufacturers meet the highest food quality and safety standards.
The next generation OC Conveyor incorporates...
Europe: Demand for ‘real food’ in sports food is growing, analyst
Entrepreneurial brand Veloforte’s sports twist on a traditional Italian treat packed with fruit and nuts – which has won the start-up a cult following...