Middle East
Middle East: Functional packaging prolongs shelf life of cherries
Israeli companies StePac L.A. and Tadbik have produced the next generation of modified atmosphere resealable lidding film.
The new technology is engineered to extend...
Middle East: Algatechnologies launches antioxidant from microalgae extract
Algatechnologies launches Fucovital, a patented, all-natural 3% fucoxanthin oleoresin produced and extracted from microalgae.
Fucovital is reportedly the first fucoxanthin granted New Dietary Ingredient...
Middle East: Alcohol-free spring water that is almost like wine
Israeli startup company Wine Water launches O.Vine, an alcohol-free spring water infusion with the spirit of wine.
It brings an intoxicating aroma and refreshing taste...
Middle East: Frutarom releases solutions to reduce acrylamides
Frutarom Food Protection Solutions offers its all-natural, high-antioxidant solution for reducing acrylamides in heat-processed foods, decreasing oxidation and extending shelf life.
The company conducted...
Middle East: Plant-based alertness formula receives US patent
InnoBev has received a US patent for WakeUp!, its plant-based alertness formula.
The patent describes a method for providing an "awakening effect" as well...
Middle East: ADM, Cargill to form JV in Egypt
ADM and Cargill will launch a joint venture to provide soybean meal and oil for customers in Egypt.
The joint venture would own and operate...
Middle East: Tomatoes seen as healthy, survey
Tomatoes have a powerful association with health and are seen as the star ingredient of the Mediterranean Diet, according to a survey by Lyocred...
Middle East: Sweetener company expands plant
Lampados International is completing a plant expansion to produce Liteez, a vegan, egg-free three dimensional (3D) meringue kiss sweetener for hot drinks.
The facility...
Middle East: Digitization, data “bury the food bug”, says Ecolab
The adoption of new technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT) Big Data and Data Science will ensure food safety, improve sustainability and...
Middle East: Gulfood Manufacturing exhibitors go green
Environmental protection, responsible natural resource management and animal welfare are increasingly weighing on the minds of consumers as the global food industry strives to...