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New partnership sees the launch of Puratos Malt
The joint venture of Puratos and Estonian Malt aims to optimise production processes, improve packaging and shelf-life and collaboratively develop new product ranges.
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Amazon is shipping expired food, according to CNBC and 3PM report
At least 40 percent of the 100 top-selling food items on Amazon have five or more reviews about the items being expired, says report from CNBC and 3PM.
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Redefining productivity and efficiency of UK farming systems
While the current approach to UK agricultural economics focuses on a growth in outputs and optimising inputs, the report states that a change in assessing the economics of food production is key.
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Expiry labels to be reworded
Approved Food has welcomed the move from food manufacturer, Unilever, to re-word expiry labels to better indicate consumption safety.
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Industry already at deeper level than GAO labelling recommendations
Dr David Acheson, President and CEO of the Acheson Group, discusses current and future solutions to consumer confusion about date labelling on food product packaging.
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New material for antibacterial food coatings obtained
The use of antibiotics as components of antibacterial films can lead to the emergence of resistant strains of bacteria, whereas chitosan compounds do not have this disadvantage.
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Reducing malnutrition and food waste in Bangladesh
The SIG Way Beyond Good Foundation has launched its flagship ‘Cartons for Good’ project in Bangladesh to help combat malnutrition and food waste.
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Asda trials coating technology that increases shelf life
Asda has begun trials of coating technology that is said to keep fruits and vegetables fresher for longer.
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Could frozen foods help reduce food waste?
With more than one billion tonnes of food wasted every year and a growing global population, devising ways to combat food waste is of the utmost important. Darcy Simonis, Food and Beverage Segment Network Leader at ABB, believes frozen foods hold the answer.
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Your guide to food packaging
In a competitive landscape like the food industry, it is important to get the packaging right. This isn't just for practicality, but to keep a competitive edge on busy supermarket shelves. Here, Debra Weiss explains what type of packaging manufacturers should be looking for, what types should be avoided, and…
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Egg white powder market to witness strong revenue growth
Growth of the egg white powder market is to be propelled by the expansion of the food processing sector across East Asia.
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Global micronised salt sales soar
A new report has predicted growth in the global micronised salt market due to its extensive use in the bakery industry.
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Innovative bubble technology prolongs fizz
Carbonated soft drinks brands are to benefit from new bubble technology to keep fizz in their beverages for longer.
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Potential for sprouted grains is recognised by Innovate UK
New project looking into sprouted grains and pasteurisation has been rewarded a grant by Innovate UK.
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Report shows the top trends impacting the frozen bakery additives market
With the frozen bakery additives market expected to witness significant growth, a new report shows the top five trends impacting the market.
