Archives for March 18, 2009

Dispatches from Pro2Pac

Non-leaching bake tray helps cut down packaging

Alexir has introduced new loaf cake packaging which the company claims can help overcome the problem of stains on the casing after baking and cut down on the amount of packaging typically used.

Short payback time with customised robotic line, claims firm

A newly developed robotic pick, process and place line, which integrates vision control for measuring product weight and dimensions, can be tailored to suit the specific requirements of food manufacturers, says the Danish developer.

Sesame oil mix could lead to low-fat cakes: Study

Formulating cakes with sesame oil, hydrocolloids and emulsifiers could replace fat in cakes, leading to low-fat alternatives of family favourites, suggests a new study.