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TOMRA Food introduces new sorting machine for potatoes
The TOMRA 3A improves upon its predecessor in every way: higher capacity, green potato detection, simpler to use, and easier to maintain.
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Elea Devex Industrial Pulsed Electric Field assisted freeze-drying trials
In 2019 Elea brought their PEF Pilot system into Devex to trial Pulsed Electric Field assisted freeze-drying on strawberries.
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3D printing: A new frontier of food
Sci-fi fans may recall Star Trek’s Replicator machine, capable of turning any molecule into a meal. While this may seem very futuristic, Darcy Simonis explains how 3D printing could soon change the way we manufacture food.
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Synthetic coffee could reduce deforestation and protect resources
With deforestation and depleting resources at the forefront of the coffee-growing industry, Dr. Sylvain Charlebois explores how synthetic lab-produced coffee is developing as an alternative.
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Britain’s first commercial crop of chickpeas is being harvested
Across four farms, farmers in Norfolk will have harvested 20 tonnes of Britain’s first commercial crop of chickpeas after ideal warm temperatures led to suitable growing conditions.
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Clean label cocoa powder launch
As the consumer driven trend for clean label continues to gain momentum, Barry Callebaut launches a cocoa power using chicory root fiber instead of sugars.
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TOMRA to highlight the benefits of its sorting and grading technologies at Asia Fruit Logistica 2019
TOMRA Food, Compac and BBC Technologies to showcase advanced sorting, grading and packing solutions at Asia Fruit Logistica 2019.
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Eagle Product Inspection to showcase contaminant detection and quality assurance solutions at PACK EXPO Las Vegas
Eagle Product Inspection will exhibit solutions that help food and beverage companies enhance product safety, quality and traceability while simultaneously improving efficiencies during PACK EXPO Las Vegas.
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New training simulation prepares users for safety issues in a plant setting
An immersive training simulation that prepares users to look for food safety issues has been announced.
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The hottest trends in bakery
What are the leading drivers in the bakery section? AZTI Senior Researcher, Clara Talens, investigates the latest trends.
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New modular vaccination kit developed for plants
A new vaccination method for plants has been developed that is based on a molecular defence program of plants that is triggered by viral infections.
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Healthier butter that is almost entirely water developed
A new 'butter' formulation has been developed that is approximately one-fourth the calories of regular butter.
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Predicting the future of maintenance
While uncertainty around Brexit continues to dominate headlines, one thing that is clear is the impact that the loss of skilled overseas workers will have on the UK engineering industry. Darcy Simonis, Industry Network Leader for ABB’s Food and Beverage segment, explains the future of maintenance in the food and…
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New edible packaging receives UK government funding
A new edible, plastic-free packaging innovation made from seaweed extract has secured government funding.
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Choosing the right conveyor for bulk bakery ingredients
There are many bulk material handling equipment solutions to solve processing challenges faced by bakery manufacturers. Chris Brennan from Spiroflow highlights some available options.
