Breaking News on Industrial Baking & Snacks

Nano sensors offer rapid detection of Salmonella, claims ARS

06-Jan-2009 - A nano sensor to detect Salmonella bacteria has been developed which could enhance food safety and security, claims a team of scientists.

New coating can prevent bread spoilage, says Repsol

15-Dec-2008 - An antimicrobial wax paraffin coating for paper or cardboard packaging has been given a commercial release, says Spanish developer Repsol YPF.

Biodegradable baking trays span production process

11-Dec-2008 - Biosphere Industries and Sealed Air have developed a completely biodegradable range of trays and pans specifically for bakery use, designed to be used throughout product manufacture from freezer to oven to table.

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Walkers crisps contaminated with rubber - again

09-Dec-2008 - Walkers Snack Foods has recalled batches of its crisps for the second time this year due to possible contamination with rubber pieces.

A new belt can help recycle product waste, claims Habasit Rossi

05-Dec-2008 - The belt manufacturer said its new Habasit LINK M0870 Micropitch Flat Top 0.3” pitch system is most applicable to the conveying of delicate small footprint food products such as baked goods or confectionery between conveyor systems as the extremely tight transfer, enhanced tracking and product stability of the belt reduces gaps in nose bar transfers.

New features reduce waste for high-speed biscuit sandwiching

04-Dec-2008 - Baker Perkins has added new features to the largest of its biscuit sandwiching machines, designed to reduce downtime and wastage.

Gauge reduces downtime and boosts product yield, claims NDC

01-Dec-2008 - A new food gauge can reduce downtime and improve process control through continuous online measurement, claims the manufacturer.

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BakeMark and Kraft create frozen Toblerone cookie blocks

20-Nov-2008 - BakeMark UK has collaborated with Kraft Foods to create Toblerone cookies for the bake-off market.

Sorbent dispenser can operate at high speeds, says developer

13-Nov-2008 - A new high speed sorbent dispenser is capable of speeds up of to 600 packs per minute and enhances production line efficiency, says Multisorb Technologies.

Vacuum technology provides cost savings, says Konig

10-Nov-2008 - An upgraded vacuum cooling system for baked goods eliminates the need for storage freezing and refrigerated transport, claims Konig.

New food packaging robots at Pack Expo

10-Nov-2008 - New robots, customized for the food industry, are being launched this week at leading industry packaging show, Pack Expo in Chicago.

PAVA’s future starch sales negotiations to minimise financial risk

31-Oct-2008 - Russian grain processor PAVA says it is already in negotiations with major firms to supply products from its new grain fractionation plant, due to be up and running by 2010.

Unpackaged bread overlooked in UK law change

24-Oct-2008 - Ancient laws governing the size of bread in the UK are to be overturned in April but will only apply to prepackaged loaves. Those at the craft end of the industry may have to wait another two years.

Chilled food production: new guide looks at risks and controls

17-Oct-2008 - A third edition of a guide to chilled foods stresses the increased risks involved with global sourcing of ingredients for the sector, and claims the need for appropriate controls has never been greater.

Flour protein quality test could eliminate need for test-baking

16-Oct-2008 - The European Bakery Innovation Centre (EBIC) has introduced a flour protein quality testing kit which it claims accurately determines protein quality by measuring gluten changes during dough mixing and could eliminate the need for test-baking.

New system to save energy in baking process

16-Oct-2008 - MIWE has developed a heat recovery system which could provide bakers with significant energy savings by converting up to 25 per cent of energy used in baking back into hot water.

Study pinpoints cashew allergens which survive processing

10-Oct-2008 - Researchers at Florida State University have found that key proteins in cashew nuts survive even after processing, which may lead to more accurate detection of allergens in mixed ingredient food processing environments.

WRAP to fund waste reducing packaging and processing projects

07-Oct-2008 - The UK government-funded Waste Resources Action Programme (WRAP) is inviting proposals for projects to design, develop and trial innovative processes and approaches to reduce waste in the food supply chain.

Biscuit makers access brownie production line from Baker Perkins

29-Sep-2008 - European biscuit makers seeking to start, or increase, medium scale production of US style brownies and cookies can implement a mixing-to-cooling line from Baker Perkins.

Spider web nano-machine could spin new packaging opportunities

11-Sep-2008 - Electrospinning, an emerging technology that forms a mat of fine fibres, could deliver new packaging materials, potentially produced from waste streams, for bakers and snacks makers.

Twin-screw cooker extruder targets value-added snacks

01-Sep-2008 - Snack and cereal product makers delving deeper into value-added products could be drawn to a new twin-screw cooker-extruder from UK equipment firm Baker Perkins.

Europe not reacting to Californian Teflon concerns

28-Aug-2008 - As California moves a step nearer to outlawing the use of the chemical Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) in food packaging, European regulators say they are not currently reassessing their own opinions on the chemical.

New software extends bakers’ traceability needs

20-Aug-2008 - Updated business management software for bakers will boost traceability, and help bakers manage customer relations, says RedBlack Software.

EFSA consults on dietary reference intake levels

19-Aug-2008 - The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has opened a public consultation on Dietary Reference Values (DRVs) as it continues to work toward establishing common European Union-wide recommended nutrient levels by the end of 2009.