Since the invention of the cardboard box in England in the 19th century, the design of box packaging has evolved considerably. Although compact and sturdy, they are still a hit with today’s consumers, and chances are some of your favorite products come in these containers. Plus, with its square and uniform shape, the boxed packaging […]
Food processing quality control is known as a reactive process that aims to find defects in finished products by identifying and rectifying the manufacturing process. This helps to protect consumers from hazards such as contaminated food and to ensure consumers are eating the safe food they have paid for. Food manufacturing industries deal with highly […]
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Director General of Health Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah speaks during a press conference in Putrajaya on January 19, 2021. – Image by Miera Zulyana KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 – Chief Health Officer Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah has advised food industry players to comply with the Food Act 1983 and Food (Amendment) […]
The pandemic has influenced how Americans think about food and, more importantly, how they approach cooking at home. In reality, 85% of Americans say they will cook more at home in 2022.1 Food manufacturers have the opportunity to get a head start by innovating new products with unique ingredients and flavors, as well as increased […]
Marvell Foods is working to combat the complications of food inflation in 2022 by providing food industry players with competitive options while delivering significantly less expensive food alternatives to U.S. consumers hardest hit by the pandemic and COVID-19 pandemic. persistent economic crisis. Press release – February 28, 2022 10:10 a.m. EST DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Feb. […]
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which began yesterday, appears to be driven as much by the paranoid delusion and ultra-nationalist ideology of Vladimir Putin as anything else. But Ukraine is also blessed with strategic economic assets that will likely have served as secondary considerations for the Kremlin, including food and agriculture. Ukraine is a major producer […]
WASHINGTON, DC – On February 8, the Department of Commerce announced that U.S. agriculture and food exports totaled $177 billion, an 18% increase from 2020. According to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, this is the highest annual export level ever recorded. recorded, far surpassing the previous record of 2014 of 14.6%. “These record trade numbers demonstrate […]
(MENAFN) A Singapore-based food tech startup called Next Gen Foods has entered the US market. The company secured $100 million in its latest fundraising. According to Next Gen Foods, the funds will be used to help the company’s expansion into other states in the United States, help research and development operations to generate new, environmentally […]
Food and beverage processors faced a series of challenges in 2021 as COVID-19 continued to undermine the supply chain. Companies have faced labor shortages, issues with raw material suppliers, higher material, labor and transportation costs, and more. These woes are expected to continue to impact the food and beverage manufacturing industry throughout 2022. This year, […]
This article originally appeared in the December 2021 issue of Pet food processing. Read it and other articles from this issue in our December digital edition. Across the country, pet food and treat brands large and small are turning to contract manufacturers to turn their nutritional concepts into trusted products. Co-manufacturers can be a vital […]
NEW YORK – Better Choice Company, owner of the Halo and TruDog brands, has appointed Phillips Pet Food & Supplies as its national distributor for the launch of Halo Elevate pet food. The companies expect Halo Elevate to be available from March 2022. “We are extremely excited to partner with Phillips for the national launch […]
Food processors in the United States must meet waste water effluent requirements for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as well as National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits ( NPDES) and state or local regulations. Under the Clean Water Act, the EPA has identified 65 pollutants and classes of pollutants as “toxic pollutants,” of which 126 […]
A new tool to thwart deadly pathogens in commercial dry food processing plants may soon capture steam – superheated dry steam – to keep consumers safe. In the arid world of flour and powder processing, where it’s impossible to hose down equipment to sanitize it with water, Abigail Snyder, Ph.D. ’17, assistant professor of food […]
CHICAGO, February 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — According to a research report “Food Processing and Handling Equipment Market by Type (Food Processing, Food Service, Food Packaging), Application (Meat & Poultry, Bakery & Confectionery, Alcoholic, Non-Alcoholic Beverages, Dairy), End-Product Form and region – global forecast for 2026″ published by MarketsandMarkets, the food processing and handling equipment market […]
With cleanliness and safety at the forefront of processing meat, poultry, eggs and other fast-moving consumer goods, KUKA Robotics has highlighted its extensive product line of automation solutions specifically for this market sector at the International Production & Processing Expo held in Atlanta. These KUKA innovations included the company’s Hygienic Machine (HM) and Hygienic Oil […]
Foreign direct investment (FDI) in the agribusiness industry increased by 86% from April to September in FY22, reaching $410.62 million, compared to $220.42 million in FY22. corresponding period of the previous year. The figure for the first six months of the year is up 4.3% from the 2020-21 total figure of $393.4 million, according to […]
The food processing sector has urged the government to increase capital allocation in the upcoming budget which will be tabled next Tuesday. India’s food processing sector is one of the largest in the world and its output is expected to reach $535 billion by 2025-26. It contributes 12.8% to India’s GDP. Furthermore, various reports suggest […]
Need to change packaging due to supply, sustainability, cost factors, or to meet the launch schedule? Shelf life prediction combined with experiential insights – comparing competitors and current product barriers, packaging supplier information, dispensing temperature, humidity realities and considering shelf life additional storage or product differences – saves time and money. To predict shelf life, […]
Population growth and unrestricted use of natural resources must push nations to have an efficient food value chain Population growth and unrestricted use of natural resources must push nations to have an efficient food value chain What’s for dinner? The answer concerns every living being. Food connects us all and is tied to our community, […]
The cloud kitchen model has also reduced the cost of starting a food brand, and many first-time restaurateurs have adopted the model. However, only a few managed to survive and evolve with the model during the period.Image: Bloomberg/via Getty Images Jhe way we eat in restaurants has fundamentally changed over the past two years, and […]
The latest development, including essential oils for coating food products and their effects on shelf life, has been reviewed by researchers in Applied food research. To study: A comprehensive review of the application of essential oils as bioactive compounds in edible nano-emulsion based fruit and vegetable coatings. Image Credit: Goncharov_Artem/Shutterstock.com The demand for fresh fruits […]
In the ever-changing world of food processing, understanding advanced technologies can be of significant benefit to food producers. Food processing equipment is an integral part of the industry, so knowing your options before purchasing is essential. What is food processing equipment? Food processing equipment includes machines used in manufacturing, harvesting andpackaging of food products. Choosing […]
KANSAS CITY, MO. — The general consensus among pet industry experts and market researchers is that pet ownership and purchase behaviors have been forever altered by the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite a dynamic and challenging supply chain environment, retail disruptions amid the acceleration of e-commerce and omnichannel options, tight labor markets and myriad other hurdles, the […]
MILLIONS of Britons are at risk of serious health problems as many foods are still not labeled correctly, experts have warned. Clear and consistent food labeling is essential for the nearly five million people living with diabetes in the UK. 1 Food labeling is one of the primary ways people with diabetes regulate what they […]
Summary Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or Biology are required subjects in Class XII to pursue Food Technology BTech and MTech courses are available after passing national and state entrance exams Are you a foodie who is also passionate about technology? Then you can savor your passion for both by opting for a career in food […]
As part of an EIT-funded project, Syntegon has developed paper trays and cups for sensitive food products. Together with partners from industry and research, namely the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging in Dresden, the Colruyt Group, the Strauss Group and the University of Reading, Syntegon is implementing implements the EIT project “PACK4SENSE” (paper […]
He said the impact of labeling food as sustainable was “incredible” and purchasing decisions were influenced by millennials and millennials who were “hungry.” HowGood, a SaaS data platform with the world’s largest product sustainability database, works with leading companies including Danone. It has just announced the integration of the EU Nutri-Score and French Eco-Score labeling […]
Summary Automated wastewater treatment systems can help food processors stay in compliance with EPA and local standards, while dramatically reducing treatment, labor and disposal costs. Achieve Water Authority compliance with automated wastewater treatment for food processing Food processors in the United States must adhere to EPA wastewater effluent requirements as well as National Pollutant Discharge […]
With the expansion of the food industry, this sector offers a variety of sustainable employment positions. With land and water being finite resources, agriculture tends to face restrictions in food production. Therefore, biotechnology is used to improve both production and nutritional quality. Food technology, which involved biotechnology and plant food engineering, is a scientific stream […]
With a $ 205 million expansion project in the Township of Holland Charter, a frozen food producer Request Aliments Inc. is essentially doubling down on its commitment to the region where it started over three decades earlier. The split of Bil Mar Foods in 1988 after the sale of this company to Sara Lee Corp., […]
“As we move into consumer brands, we need to communicate our commitment to sustainability and biosecurity. Our market research has shown that consumers want to be more sustainable, but don’t know where to start. We want to help. By incorporating Pontus products in your life, we want to ensure that consumers know they are eating […]
The ambitious COP26 commitment to end deforestation by 2030 presents major challenges for producers of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCGs), the data and analytics firm noted. He pointed out that global food products such as meat, palm oil, soy and cocoa are currently linked to high land use and deforestation and predicted that strict policies and […]
KUALA LUMPUR (2 November): The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) said on Tuesday (2 November) that food manufacturers must require palm oil containing lower levels of potentially carcinogenic esters of 3-monochloropropane-1,2-diol (3-MCPDE) and glycidyl esters (GE) from suppliers, so that their food products can be accepted by consumers. A carcinogen is a carcinogenic substance. In […]
Ludhiana, October 29 The Food Industry and Handicrafts Fair kicked off at the Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) here today. Food industry experts as well as business interns, experts and successful entrepreneurs in the field are participating in the show which is being held virtually. Many farmers and rural youth, as well as businessmen from small […]
Dr Meenu Sachdeva discusses emerging packaging technologies to ensure food quality and safety The coronavirus pandemic has completely changed the mindsets of consumers, and there is a paradigm shift in consumer choices and lifestyles. A major change in lifestyle is buying hygienic products or consuming safe and hygienic food. Maintaining food safety has been a […]
In January 2018, the government of Uttar Pradesh faced an embarrassing situation when tons of unsold potatoes were dumped in front of the legislature as well as the Chief Minister’s residence in Lucknow by protesting farmers. of protest against the prize they were receiving. paid for their products. The government attempted to dismiss the act […]
Food makers are facing record rapeseed and palm oil prices as poor global harvests continue to undermine supply. Spot rapeseed prices in Rotterdam hit a 50-year high in September due to tight European supplies and huge losses in Canada. The recent surge is due to tight supplies, as well as a rise in crude oil […]
BUTTERWORTH: A tofu factory and a shrimp paste maker have been ordered to close for two weeks due to unsanitary conditions at their factories. The shutdown notice was issued in an operation by the state health department and Seberang Prai City Council (MBSP) on Wednesday, October 20. The department’s environmental health, food safety and quality […]
In a perfect mommy world, we would all prepare healthy, delicious, organic foods for our babies every day. But for many of us moms, that’s just not possible. Thus, packaged baby food becomes an important part of our life for months or even years. No judgment here. We all want to do our best to […]
Mondi has announced the supply of a range of recyclable single-material pet food packaging for Hau-Hau Champion, one of Finland’s most recognized brands in the premium dog food segment. The new packaging meets the pet food producer’s goal of launching a reclosable and recyclable packaging solution that doesn’t compromise performance and maintains strong brand awareness […]
Dushyant Singh Pundir Tribune press service Chandigarh, October 12 In an effort to protect the environment from further degradation, UT authorities will take action against manufacturers of packaged food products if they fail to eliminate the waste generated by their products. The UT administration has imposed a ban on single-use plastic in the city. However, […]
KARACHI: Food manufacturers plan to pass on rising costs to consumers to maintain margins, which would result in a 10% price hike in FY22. AKD Securities Ltd organized a conference on the manufacture of listed food products in Pakistan, which was attended by the main local food manufacturers. Companies at the event said they needed […]
GREENFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) — A Greenfield food processing company is recognized as Manufacturer of the Year in the Hampshire Senatorial District of Franklin, Worcester. The Western Massachusetts Food Processing Center (FPC) located on Wells Street in Greenfield was nominated for this award by Sen. Jo Comerford (D-Northampton) through the Commonwealth Manufacturing Legislative Caucus. The 6th […]
Cellular agriculture can create products from cell cultures as opposed to whole plants or animals. The technology has generated “a huge amount of investment and interest over the past few years,” according to Karen Stanton, global marketing director for IFF Taste. Presenting a panel on the rapidly emerging space, Stanton pointed out that cellular agriculture […]
KANSAS CITY, MO. – Pet Food Alliance (PFA) held its first in-person technical conference in over a year on Sept. 20-21 in Kansas City. The association has brought together pet food and rendering processors, suppliers and academics to collaborate on key topics impacting the respective industries. Presentations included an update from the Association of American […]
What if packaging that could significantly reduce environmental impact was made from a by-product of food processing, pomace? This is one of the ongoing projects in the Sustainable Food Processing and Packaging Lab on the campus of Oregon State University under the direction of Yanyun Zhao, professor in the Department of Food Science and Technology. […]
Food manufacturers have many decisions to make when it comes to offering their product to their customers. Over the last half-decade or so, we’ve seen an incredible increase in direct-to-customer food delivery and consumption methods. It’s not too hard to see why this is the case either. Why bother aimlessly searching a local wholesaler or […]
Technology and food may seem like an unlikely combination. But the benefits of pairing the two may surprise you. Advances in health, the variety of products available, and sustainability are gaining momentum as science and food intersect. Similar to how your tastes and food preferences change throughout your life. The same goes for the systems […]
(Image by ElasticComputeFarm from Pixabay) the United Nations Environment Program Food Waste Index found that more than 900 million tonnes of food is thrown away each year, with household food waste accounting for 60% of this total. Responsible for 24% of greenhouse gas emissions, the the global food system is one of the biggest contributors […]
Fire safety is essential in manufacturing. This is especially true in the food industry. As food is processed and packaged, there are many opportunities for fires to break out. In order to minimize the loss of property, inventory and life, basic security measures should be adopted. A comprehensive fire safety response should include risk assessments, […]
There is a popular saying that goes something like this: Some people eat to live and some live to eat. Our globetrotting MBAs definitely fall into the latter category, which is one of the reasons we’ve been so lukewarm about all the green tech push into plant-based foods and alternative protein markets. More objectively, we […]
ANN ARBOUR, Mich. – New bills introduced in the Michigan Legislature this week call for banning toxic PFAS, BPA and phthalates from food packaging in the state of Michigan. Introduced by Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) and Rep. Yousef Rabhi (D-Ann Arbor), Senate Bill 591 and House Bill 5250 call for a ban on chemicals […]
WASHINGTON, DC – The Pet Food Institute (PFI) submitted public comments to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) on June 21, detailing the supply chain constraints faced by pet food and treat manufacturers for pets, including those exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The White House issued a Executive Order (14017: American Supply Chains) on […]
June 8, 2021 More than 220 researchers across Europe have created a forum to debate and develop environmentally friendly food packaging for the future. Image credit: European cooperation in science and technology. The objective of this meeting place is to reduce plastic waste and improve existing packaging in terms of food safety, food shelf life […]
Besides being meatless, foods like quinoa, black beans, almonds, chickpeas, cranberries, and pumpkin may have little in common. But for U.S. food processors, they all present an opportunity to tap into the bustling market for plant-based protein-rich foods. The demand for meat alternatives, especially those derived from beans, nuts, berries, and other plant sources, has […]
Amcor extended the reach of its packaging designed to be recycled with the introduction of a high-barrier plastic bag for powdered chocolate in Colombia. The company says the 25-gram sachet, launched in May 2021, is the first of its kind in Latin America. When recycled, the bag reduces the carbon footprint by 53% and water […]
Food serialization allows manufacturers as well as retailers and consumers to seamlessly track products: from origin to logistics to point of sale. Jörg Willburger, Product Manager Track and Trace at Syntegon Technology, is convinced that traceability is a top priority for the food industry. More and more countries are announcing the introduction of stricter regulations […]
Dubai’s Food Technology Valley will house four main clusters that will help promote food safety, as well as strengthen research and development facilities in the emirate. Dubai – Emirates’ latest initiative will help attract global brands in agriculture and food and promote food safety By Muzaffar Rizvi Published: Sat, May 1, 2021, 8:39 PM Last […]
Update (August 13, 2021): AB 1200 (Ting) passed the Senate Health and Environmental Quality Committees earlier this summer and is now awaiting a vote in the Senate. The California Assembly took another step to protect Californians from toxic PFAS chemicals “forever” by passing Assembly Bill 1200 (ting) today. AB 1200 would help make our food […]
It is remarkable how new pet food companies continue to enter the Mexican pet food market amid the economic downturn. Germán Fernández-Capuz, Marketing and Sales Manager at Proteínas, Energéticos y Óleos (Proteo), a Mexican pet food and feed manufacturer, believes that the opportunities in the local market have not yet been exhausted. According to his […]
UK food makers face millions of pounds in extra costs due to Brexit bureaucracy from next month when the European Commission introduces new layers of bureaucracy on food imports, the industry has warned. New EU legislation covering multi-ingredient products, from chocolate bars to curry sauces, is set to increase the volume of UK export health […]
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (KTRK) — A Nevada parents’ group is suing several major baby food makers after claims the companies failed to disclose that their products contain toxic metals. Companies named in the lawsuit include Gerber, Haines Celestial Group, Beech-Nut Nutrition and Nurture Incorporated. The lawsuit also names two supermarkets for selling the products. The […]
To understand the importance of food technology, you have to go back to ancient times. As in, a million years ago, the days of old. That’s when experts believe humans began using fire for cooking, something that changed us – and the planet – beyond our ancestors’ wildest imagination. It may seem like a stretch […]
Mysore/Mysore: Entrepreneurship Development Cell and Institutional Innovation Council of the GSSS Institute of Engineering & Technology for Women, Mysuru runs a 6-week Technology-Based Entrepreneurship Development Program (TEDP) on “Food Technology” sponsored by the Department of Science and Technology, Govt. from India. The program, which starts from January 25, aims to train potential entrepreneurs among science […]
FDA Issues Warning Letters to Two Food Manufacturers for Repeated Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Violations the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for maintaining the integrity of human and animal food and pharmaceutical products throughout the United States. One aspect of this includes regular inspection of food and other manufacturers. When a food […]
This week, Hong Kong-based IXON Food Technology announced its proprietary food preservation method that allows meat to be stable for a guaranteed minimum of two years. The company will use this technology to produce packaged sirloin steaks and pork chops. The company’s preservation technology is called “ASAP”, which stands for Aseptic Advanced Vacuum Packaging. Other […]
IRVINE, Calif., October 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Founded by innovative food scientists seeking to transform the future of the food industry, IXON Food Technology today announced a new environmentally friendly and energy-efficient food preservation method that can keep the fresh, juicy meat for up to two years without refrigeration or the use of preservatives. Created […]
The British government list of key workers helping society cope with the pandemic has been a long time. But it seems to me that some of the people who really move us forward have been overlooked. For while supermarket staff and delivery drivers have rightly acquired hero status, far less attention has been paid to […]
Adriana M. Chavez LAS CRUCES – Gone are the dated counters and cabinets that used to be a former laboratory room of the Family and Consumer Sciences Department of the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, located at the interior of New Mexico State University’s Gerald Thomas Hall. Where students once crammed into what […]
introductionFood technology is an evergreen field linking the agricultural sector and the industrial world. New technologies are being adopted in food as the demand for sustainably processed and packaged foods increases. Nowadays, people are really interested in knowing the technology used behind a product and are not averse to the application of science in food. […]
Nearly 800 million people worldwide suffer from chronic hunger according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Traditionally, food technology has been most strongly associated with the production of processed foods, sweets and snacks. However, this technical area has also been crucial in developing solutions to fight world hunger. This article provides […]
A “Food Valley”, or technology hub, dedicated to the development of food and agriculture automation, is about to be built in the UAE. The project aims to respond to the rapid population growth of the country and the increase in the rate of food consumption by 4 percent per year. These factors, combined with the […]