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Demand for clean material streams driving innovation - Faerch Plast

November 27, 2012 00:00 - 4 minutes

Demand for clean material streams is driving growth in Faerch Plast innovations such as the MAPET II and black CPET trays.

Oxygen scavenger offers shelf life improvement, claims Albis

November 26, 2012 00:00 - 2 minutes

Albis said its oxygen scavenger offers quality improvement for long shelf life products that are sterilised such as ready meal trays and bag in box pouches for wine and fruit juices.

Could a corn by-product provide industry with new ‘stealth health’ ingredient?

November 26, 2012 00:00 - 5 minutes

Dried distillers grain, produced during ethanol processing has until now only found use in animal feed. But that could soon change after US researchers developed a way to turn this by-product in to a value-added food grade ingredient.

Stealth health or loud and proud: When should food companies mention salt reduction?

November 21, 2012 00:00 - 3 minutes

Food companies should be cautious about when and how they talk about salt reduction, according to Euromonitor International's global head of health and wellness research Ewa Hudson.

Anti-microbial air treatment will become ‘important’ hygiene factor - Ecolab

November 20, 2012 00:00 - 4 minutes

Anti-microbial air treatment systems will become a “very important” hygiene factor in the food manufacturing industry in coming years, Ecolab’s Marcus Ley told reporter Mark Astley.

SPC key to bring industry together, says new director

October 24, 2012 23:00 - 4 minutes

The Sustainable Packaging Coaltion (SPC) is key to get everyone's voice at the table to address problems throughout the chain, according to its director.

Trendwatch: Traditional foods get 'snackified'

October 23, 2012 23:00 - 3 minutes - 4.03 MB

'Snackified' traditional foods are among the latest snack trends on show at SIAL in Paris this week, where better-for-you snacks have made a strong appearance.

Bosch targets flexibility and speed at FachPack

October 07, 2012 23:00 - 2 minutes

Bosch Packaging Technology launched multiple machines for the food and drink industry designed to cater for manufacturers’ demand for speed and versatility at trade show FachPack 2012 in Nuremberg, Germany.

Nu-Tek Food Science takes ‘unique’ salt replacer to Europe

October 07, 2012 23:00 - 5 minutes

Nu-Tek Food Science has struck a partnership to bring its patented potassium-based salt replacer to Europe.

Mondi outlines intelligent packaging trends

October 07, 2012 23:00 - 3 minutes

Intelligent packaging is not just about tracking products from factory floor to consumers’ cupboards, according to Mondi marketing and communication director Albert Klinkhammer.

Gluten-free bakery insights from Campden BRI

October 07, 2012 23:00 - 5 minutes

UK research institute Campden BRI says that getting the baking temperature right is almost as important as selecting the right ingredients in achieving high quality gluten-free products.

Improved sanitation with new dry and specialty mixer, says Bühler

October 04, 2012 23:00 - 4 minutes

Technology firm Bühler claims that its new Sanimix mixer improves sanitation compared to its previous machines.

Reach Food Systems seeks global distribution partner

September 30, 2012 23:00 - 4 minutes

UK equipment firm Reach Food Systems is looking for a global distribution partner as it moves to develop affordable ultrasonic machines.

Arla talks egg replacement and cost savings

September 26, 2012 23:00 - 5 minutes

Arla Foods Ingredients claims that big savings can be made by using egg replacers in cakes and pastries, but if substitution is so beneficial why isn’t everyone doing it? BakeryandSnacks.com investigates.

Sustainability disconnect: The challenge of quantifying green bakery efforts

September 26, 2012 23:00 - 4 minutes

Sustainability is nothing new for the bakery industry; the challenge is quantifying efforts and translating these to consumers in a comprehensive way, says AB Mauri.

Control raising agents for sodium reduction, says Campden BRI

September 23, 2012 23:00 - 5 minutes

Bakers can reduce sodium by controlling raising agents used in products, according to UK research institute Campden BRI.

Kids' foods 'big growth opportunity for whole grains': ConAgra

June 27, 2012 23:00 - 4 minutes - 5.02 MB

The food industry is under pressure from all sides to improve the nutritional content of foods intended for children's consumption - and there are big opportunities for companies to get ahead of the curve, according to ConAgra Mills' director of marketing Don Trouba.

Ingredia takes chia to natural-focused China

June 27, 2012 23:00 - 5 minutes - 3.06 MB

China’s trend towards natural ingredients with health benefits should ensure the success of Ingredia’s chia product for bakery, the firm has said.

Industry insider on challenges of gluten-free bakery

May 08, 2012 23:00 - 6 minutes

BakeryAndSnacks.com asks a gluten free specialist how long it will take to achieve the elusive gluten-free bread that is on par to conventional wheat loaf.

Process analytic technology boosts product quality and yield, cuts costs - company

April 23, 2012 23:00 - 6 minutes

Emerging food quality method Process Analytic Technology (PAT) is gradually gaining traction in the food industry after being launched in the pharmaceutical sector eight years ago, Soenke Rosemann of Sartorius told FoodProductionDaily.com at Anuga FoodTec last month.

Improved cutting using ultrasound in bakery and confectionery, claims Döinghaus

April 09, 2012 23:00 - 5 minutes

A higher quality cut can be achieved by using ultrasound technology for confectionery and bakery products, according to technology firm Döinghaus

Optimising flavour in bakery with chemical analysis – ex-Kraft flavourist

April 09, 2012 23:00 - 5 minutes

Closely analysing flavour compounds can help bakers select the best flours and oils to optimise taste, according to a flavour consultant with almost 20 years’ experience at Kraft Foods.

ExxonMobil touts energy saving claims for food grade lubricants

April 03, 2012 23:00 - 5 minutes - 2.97 MB

FoodProductionDaily.com caught up with Dr Ian Davidson of ExxonMobil at Anuga FoodTec in Cologne last week to talk about new energy saving claims the company is making for its range of food-grade lubricants.

Increased output with automated dough handling, claims Diosna

April 02, 2012 23:00 - 5 minutes

Using a computer-controlled process to move dough balls from mixers to the loading station can increase output and drive efficiency, according to German technology firm Diosna.

Scraped-surface heat exchanger takes high viscosities, claims Alfa Laval

April 01, 2012 23:00 - 3 minutes - 3.35 MB

Alfa Laval claims that its scraped-surface heat exchanger can take high viscosities and avoid burn-ons for applications in bakery and confectionery products.

Increased shelf-life and cost savings with grain milling by-products, claims Bühler

March 28, 2012 23:00 - 4 minutes

Using modified flour through extrusion can cut costs, increase shelf-life and help manufacturers keep a clean label bakery product, according to technology firm Bühler.

Combined technology can cut changeover times, claims Franz Haas

February 03, 2012 00:00 - 4 minutes

BakeryAndSnacks.com spoke to Anders Filt of Franz Haas on the show floor at ProSweets 2012 about a bakery processing machine that combines three technologies that he claims can cut changeover times to 15 minutes.

PMMI hails Pack Expo triumph, forecasts record year for US packaging machinery sector

September 28, 2011 23:00 - 5 minutes

As Pack Expo 2011 closed its doors yesterday in Las Vegas, FoodProductionDaily.com spoke to Jorge Izquierdo from show organisers PMMI for their reaction to the three-day event.

Bosch bullish on Western economic outlook, predicts huge Chinese growth

September 26, 2011 23:00 - 4 minutes - 2.68 MB

Bosch packaging chief Friedberg Klefenz said talk of another economic downturn has failed to dent the company’s buoyant order books as he also forecasts strong growth in its Chinese operations.

Pent up demand release bodes well for US packaging machinery players - PMMI

August 22, 2011 23:00 - 6 minutes

FoodProductionDaily.com caught up with Jorge Izquierdo, from trade association PMMI, to discuss what their latest forecasts for the US food and beverage sectors mean for packaging machinery manufacturers.

Allied Bakeries boss reveals what it takes to be leader of the pack

August 04, 2011 23:00 - 5 minutes - 5.02 MB

Allied Bakeries operations director, Nick Law, tells FoodManufacture.co.uk what makes a good manager. In an age of skills shortages, Law tells Mike Stones that the company looks for leaders, who drive staff to achieve more at a higher level collectively than as a "group of individuals".

Why packaging machines need to talk to each other - PMMI

July 20, 2011 23:00 - 6 minutes

The growth in machine-to-machine communication systems in the packaging sector is an opportunity industry players should take full advantage of, says North American trade association PMMI.

Bio-partnerships boosting ‘compatible layers’ in flexible packaging - Innovia

July 10, 2011 23:00 - 4 minutes

While flexible packaging has always scored highly on lightweighting in terms of green metrics, its use of incompatible laminate layers has presented problems in terms of end of life disposability, said Innovia.

General Mills on open innovation, product failure and trust

June 26, 2011 23:00 - 3 minutes - 3.49 MB

General Mills is throwing more and more resources behind an ‘intellectual outsourcing’ project that has significantly reduced its product fail rate. But gaining the trust of start-ups has not been easy, says Kamel Chida, associate director of its Worldwide Innovation Network.

Think sodium not salt to achieve success in product reformulation: Cargill

June 19, 2011 23:00 - 3 minutes - 2.63 MB

The food industry is equipped to achieve realistic sodium reduction goals, but formulators must think about sodium not salt to have a greater likelihood of success, says Cargill’s salt application leader.

Sustainability not just about 'cost savings', says Barilla Group

May 29, 2011 23:00 - 3 minutes

Paola Barilla, vice president of pasta and bakery group, Barilla, is taking on the presidency of the Italian packaging trade show – IPACK-IMA – in 2012. We caught up with him at Interpack to hear about the group’s approach to sustainable growth.

Biopackaging breaking new ground, claims Innovia Films

May 16, 2011 23:00 - 5 minutes

Collaboration with other biopolymer producers on material development has resulted in bioplastics that can compare to conventional packaging materials in terms of barrier properties and functionality, said Innovia Films.

Zip Pak aims to realise packaging value for customers

May 12, 2011 23:00 - 5 minutes

In today’s leaner economic climate, packaging players not only have to be cost competitive but also offer innovation in design and deliver on sustainability.

Ceramic insulation wins IPA research innovation award for JBT FoodTech

October 20, 2010 23:00 - 4 minutes

JBT FoodTech said the development of its latex based ceramic insulation system – an IPA innovation award winner this week - was informed by insights gained from space shuttle engineering.

Emerging markets to fuel European meat equipment recovery

May 20, 2010 23:00 - 5 minutes

Recovery in the European meat packaging and processing equipment sectors will be led by increasing demand in emerging markets such as Eastern Europe and South America, said the German trade association.

Flavor firms can slash sodium but keep taste, says Bell

March 29, 2010 23:00 - 3 minutes

Food makers face increasing pressure to reduce sodium in their products, but it remains a major challenge to cut salt without affecting consumer taste perception. Could flavor companies have the answer?

Sustainability and energy reduction rewarded at IBA

October 06, 2009 23:00 - 3 minutes

The IBA show is widely regarded as one of the most important bakery expos in the world – and so unsurprisingly the 12 awards handed out in the IBA Trophy give a strong indication of the direction of innovation in the industry.

Snack Size Science: Getting to the heart of acrylamide

March 06, 2009 00:00 - 2 minutes

FoodNavigator's Snack Size Science brings you the week's top science. This week, acrylamide intakes may not pose a problem for pre-menopausal breast health, but it may be dangerous for heart health, according to a couple of new studies. And Belgian researchers give a glimpse of ways to prevent formation of the compound in the first place.

Clarity needed for eco labelling consumer buy in

December 15, 2008 00:00 - 3 minutes

Alan Campbell from Campden BRI told FoodProductionDaily.com about the new UK carbon footprinting specification, the PAS 2050, which the UK-based research group has been evaluating.

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