News & Analysis on the Bakery and Snacks Industries
An EU project is aiming to produce functional bacteriostatic packaging which is 100% biodegradable and demonstrates higher mechanical strength and increased ultra-violet and heat resistance than conventional methods.
CorrLube food-grade penetrant, developed by Cortec, is a multi-purpose, light-duty lubricating oil formulated with only USDA H-1 approved ingredients.
The Processing Zone, a specialized pavilion at the PACK EXPO 2013 trade show focused on technology and equipment for processing professionals, has sold out every square inch of exhibit space.
Valley Cold Storage and Transportation, a cold-storage warehouse facility in Southern New Mexico, has tapped Datex FootPrint WMS software to automate its warehouse operations.
Dutch meat packaging firm A. van den Broek BV reportedly has found that by adding DuPont’s Surlyn sealant layer to its Hibassk high-barrier film, meat is kept fresher longer.
Waste bread does not need to go to landfill sites but can instead be broken down into useful enzymes, finds new research.
Consumers want to invest in a product that aligns with their values - and they do care about corporate responsibility, says Kellogg.
Almost no German consumers know about the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), or understand the role it has in the approval of health claims for functional food products, according to experts.
Drug stores, club stores and the foodservice market could be the next big areas of opportunity for gluten-free, according to Boulder Brands, which owns two of the biggest names in the sector: Udi’s and Glutino.