Asia Pacific: Cold chain logistics in China grows as standard of living improves, says report
In 2013, the production volume of meat exceeded 80 million tons while that of vegetables surpassed 0.7 billion tons, according to a report by ChinaMarketResearchReports.com (CRI). It states that the production volume of fruit, dairy products and aquatic products exceeded 0.15 billion tons, 20 million tons and 60 million tons respectively. China produces a large volume of meat products and frozen...
Americas: FutureFood 2050 shares insights on controlling food waste
Reducing the world’s 1.3 billion tons of wasted food every year may hold the key to sustainably feeding 9 billion people by 2050, according to interviews from the Institute of Food Technologists-sponsored FutureFood 2050 initiative. One-third of the food produced for human consumption around the world gets lost or wasted each year, according to the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture...
Europe: TÜV SÜD survey finds consumers concerned about artificial colors used in food
About 34% of 510 households in Germany perceived additives such as artificial colorings as their chief nutritional concerns, according to a survey conducted by TÜV SÜD. About 28% of respondents said they were most worried about food spoilage such as mold, and 26% about pathogens like salmonella. Experts agree that food spoilage through mold or pathogens can constitute a high risk...
Europe: Flint Group Narrow Web launches inks for shrink sleeves
The new range of Opaque White inks in the EkoCure series is created for use on shrink sleeves with more than 70% shrink, according to Flint Group Narrow Web. Using ultra-violet light emitting diode (UV LED) free radical technology, EkoCure Shrink Opaque Whites have adhesion and are suitable for films such as polyvinyl chloride, oriented polystyrene oriented polypropylene, polylactic acid...
Europe: Matrìca green chemistry plant opens in Italy to produce monomers, intermediates from vegetable oils
The first of the Matrìca green chemistry plants, the 50/50 joint venture between petrochemical company Versalis (Eni) and Italian research group Novamont was opened on June 16, 2014 in Italy. First conceived in 2011 with the objective of converting the petrochemical plant at Porto Torres into an innovative, integrated green chemistry complex, the project celebrated the start-up of production with...
Europe: Food packaging company installs second X-ray machine to handle cold, metalized food packages
Food packaging company Budelpack Poortvliet BV will add a second X-ray machine to its operation in July 2014 due to customer demands and for product safety and quality. This system will join more than 40 traditional metal detection systems that the company is using to detect stainless steel, ferrous and non-ferrous metal particles. It says the X-ray detection system can...
Americas: Solazyme’s JV company in Brazil announces first commercial drilling lubricant from natural sources
Renewable oil and bioproducts company Solazyme says its joint venture with Bunge Global Innovation LLC has successfully produced its first commercially saleable products on full-scale production lines, including the 625,000L fermentation tanks, at the Solazyme Bunge Renewable Oils plant in Brazil. It says its Encapso (encapsulated biodegradable drilling lubricant) products have been manufactured and are expected to reach nameplate capacity...
Europe: Pre-printed bands hold fresh produce, food with marketing possibilities, says ATS-Tanner Group
Banding technology is becoming increasingly widespread in the food sector, as the band can be printed in high quality with up to eight colors, and is a simple way to lend the product a characteristic identity, according to ATS-Tanner Group. System provider of end-of-line packaging machine solutions says marketing can be visible at the point of sale while adhering easily...
Americas: Corbion Purac releases two label-friendly vinegar solutions at IFT
Corbion Purac is launching two new vinegar solutions to inhibit Listeria growth and extend shelf life naturally at IFT Annual Meeting & Food Expo, in New Orleans, USA, from June 21 to 24. Broadening the company’s existing Verdad label-friendly portfolio, Verdad N8 and Verdad N9 are designed to provide simpler ingredient statements while maintaining quality and safety in fresh and...
Europe: Barry Callebaut unveils Choc-a-like compounds for chocolate, bakery processors
Barry Callebaut presents Choc-a-like, its extended range of compounds for professional bakers, ice cream manufacturers and chocolatiers. The product portfolio offers flavors of smart compound solutions that combine the sensation of delicious chocolate taste, easy workability and food appeal. It allows food processing professionals to go beyond the technical limits of regular chocolate while retaining an authentic chocolate taste, look and...