‘Non-conventional’ yeasts may offer new tastes: EU project
A culture of new opportunities from yeasts may soon be on offer for food the food industry, as a new EU project aims to explore the potential of ‘non-conventional’ yeast species.
Archives for March 29, 2011
FP Faraday unveils merger plan
Technology consultancy Food Processing Faraday has announced it is to merge with medical device and material specialists Quotec Ltd.
Start-up thermoformer taps into trend for smaller batch sizes
A new entry-level thermoforming machine has a compact design, is easy to operate and taps into the trend for small batch-sized packaging for fresh foods, said Mulitvac.
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SALSA audits are dancing to the tune of the SME sector, says NFU
The increasing number of SALSA approved businesses over the past 24 months and greater retailer recognition are indicators of both the scheme's growth potential and its suitability for the SME sector, claims one of the trade groups behind the scheme.
Whey protein structure discovery heralds next generation gluten-free breads
Researchers in The Netherlands claim to have pushed back boundaries on gluten-free bread formulation by using whey protein and locust bean gum structured into a ‘mesoscopic’ protein particle suspension.
Husky buys up KTW to add molds to closure business
Husky Injection Molding Systems has unveiled the strategy behind its recently announced acquisition of fellow closure specialist KTW.
Ecolab dry conveyor lubricant scoops award on water efficiency gains
Ecolab Inc has scooped an award for its recently launched dry conveyor lubricant that help improve water efficiency on glass packaging lines in the food and beverage sectors.