On the spot: Big Bottling Company invests in a powerful PET line from KHS

A young company in Nigeria with plans for growth has opted for KHS for its new PET line. The Dortmund systems supplier has proved especially convincing with its local team that installed the system with practically no outside help.

Non-Thermal Preservation Technologies for the Food Industry

Non-thermal preservation technologies use mechanical, electromagnetic, light, or electric energy to inactivate microorganisms. Avoiding modifications generated by heat processing, they generally provide minimally processed foods and beverages with better flavor, freshness while keeping health-promoting compounds.

Inex Belgium chooses Sidel's aseptic solutions to package UHT milk in PET bottles

Belgian milk producer Inex has selected Sidel’s aseptic PET packaging line to help meet growing demand for locally produced milk, prompted by the COVID-19 restrictions in March. Thanks to Sidel’s new and sustainable packaging line, Inex plans to boost production capacity by supplying ultra-high-temperature (UHT) milk products in PET bottles.

New keg tracking solution for BGI's brewery in Ethiopia

Montelektro, a leading system integrator in the brewing industry,and 8Sigma, a premium MES provider delivered solution KegTNT (Keg Track&Trace) to a brewery in Addis Ababa.

In an exclusive conversation with Dr. Varun Chaudhary, Executive Director, CG Corp Global

In an exclusive conversation with Dr. Varun Chaudhary, Executive Director, CG Corp Global

Syntegon adds new Sigpack TTMD cartoner with integrated Delta robots to its portfolio

• Integrated Delta robots for more flexibility in product feeding• Processing of different products from several processes• Flexible product presentation thanks to flat or on-edge carton loading• Patented tool-less format changeover for vertical restart

Vacuum Frying Technology For Healthier Fried Foods Production

Fresh fruits and vegetables are highly perishable, shelf life is so short.

New Syntegon Pack 202 Flow Wrapper

Syntegon Technology has launched the next generation of flow wrappers on the North American market – the Pack 202.

Growing Importance of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point in FoodIndustries

The food which contains essential nutrients is required by all living creature to sustain the life process.

No sale of junk food within 50 metres of school campus: FSSAI

With the aim to ensure safe and wholesome food for schoolchildren, Arun Singhal, CEO of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), the country’s top food regulator, has restricted the sale of junk and unhealthy food in canteens of schools and other educational institutions.

No half measures: Minebea Intec offers optimum efficiency for the confectionery industry

Product quality, efficiency and safety in production are particularly important within the confectionery industry. With its weighing and inspection solutions, Minebea Intec provides the key components for efficient production and offers a complete overview of the entire production chain with supporting software,such as statistical process control.

Liquid Smoking – A best perspective form of smoking for fish preservation

Smoking of fish is comes under high temperature preservation method. In that, many types of smoking employed by the processors till now.

From Conception to Consumption, Refresco's Columbus, GA R&D Facility and Manufacturing Plant Delivers Innovative Beverage Solutions

In the heart of cola country, this concentrate manufacturing facility delivers unmatched quality and service thanks to a unique philosophy on comprehensive beverage solutions

DuPont Launches Series of Cultures to Re-shape Fermented Dairy Industry

New dairy cultures allow for the production of optimal yogurt for both consumers and producers

Brown Rice or White Rice –Choose yours

Brown rice, which is hulled directly from rough rice, consists of bran layers (6–7%), an embryo (2–3%), and an endosperm (about 90%).White rice is brown rice that has its bran and germ removed to make it easier and faster to cook, give it a longer shelf life, and most importantly, give it a better sensory quality

Azelis and Ingredia receive the 2020 Ringier Technology Innovation Award for Food & Beverage for Lactium

Azelis and Ingredia receive the 2020 Ringier Technology Innovation Award for Food & Beverage for Lactium

Thermal Scanning At Workplace Is Must In Covid-19 Scenario: A Government Mandate

The wide spread threat of the pandemic has impacted our industry operations to a great extent. A brief season of lockdown became a necessary protocol to be followed by everyone. But now when the situations are changing and we prepare to restart all our operations again, necessary precautions and proper care has to be taken to ensure the safety of all our colleagues. The primary step that is advised for all workplaces includes the implementation of Thermal scanning and fever detection techniques at the entrance of the facility. Government of India, Ministry of health has also put forward a mandate for the Provision for thermal scanning at all public spaces & organizations.

Food Industry Feeling The Heat Of Covid-19

The outbreak of coronavirus has had significant impact not only on public health worldwide, but also on all stages of the supply chain and value chain of various industries. The food & beverage is one such industry that is currently experiencing impacts due to this global pandemic.

Process Optimization of Solid State fermentation of Rice Bran De-oiledCake using fungal enzymes, its nutritional analysis and usage as food component

India is an agrarian country where two-third of its population depends on rice as staple food. Rice (Oryza sativa) is produced in more than 100 countries as staple food.

The Ticket to Quality and Safety

Optimising your metal detection system

Zero-emission technologies transforming the refrigeration industry

The commercial refrigeration equipment market was estimated to exceed USD31 billion in 2015. Increasing demand for packaged food and beverages with high growth in hospitality industry has led to significant industry growth.

Queen of Beverage: Tea (Camellia sinensis)

Introduction: Tea is one of the traditional beverage originated in China. It is most popular caffeine containing beverage in the world. Tea is prepared by brewing of processed leaves of the tea plant, Camellia sinensis [1]. Tea is declared as national drink in 2013. Tea is used as stimulant beverage. It is cheapest beverage in the world after water.

Importance of underutilized vegetables grown in all over India

Underutilized vegetables are can also keep the population healthy and nutritionally secure rather than costly off season one. Thus they have the nutritional capacity to prevent and cure diseases like Kwashiorkor, marasmus, night blindness, anemia, diabetes, cancer, hypertension and hidden hunger.

GEA launches ABF 2.0 filling system for shelf-stable, sensitive beverages and milk-based drinks

The new rotary Aseptic Blow Fill technology from GEA (ABF 2.0) provides beverage manufacturers with maximum hygiene and food safety and top performance in terms of filling speed, accuracy and flexibility. ABF 2.0 is suitable for the filling of shelf-stable, sensitive beverages and milk-based drinks, using H2O2 for the sterilization of PET preforms. With the ABF 2.0, GEA has used all its experience to optimize Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) while enhancing the control of key parameters to eliminate any potential risk to the product. The ABF 2.0 can fill a full range of sensitive beverages including still, clear drinks with or without particles, and carbonated drinks - high or low acid.

Frozen Consolidation Gains Popularity in Evolving Retail World

The world of frozen food shipping has shifted significantly over the last few years, as many frozen food companies look to inventory consolidation to help gain an advantage in a growing but changing market.

BEYOND MEAT- The solution for Vegans

Introduction Consumer demand for meat alternatives has grown over the past years as consumers have been on a journey of realization regarding how their lifestyle choices and purchases have an impact on our planet. An increased number of consumers are switching to plant-based diets for many reasons, including protecting animals, preserving the environment, general health concerns or changing taste preferences. As more consumers seek these alternatives, the market for plant-based proteins is rapidly growing and extending to sources beyond soy and wheat protein. As a result, manufacturers are looking at plant-based proteins that offer functional, sustainable and nutritional attributes, inclusive of non- GMO and certified organic options.

Top X-Ray Technology For Spices With Top Quality

RAYCON x-ray inspection systems from Sesotec comply with guidelines of the food industry such as BRC, IFS and HACCP

Possibilities For The Prevention Of Covid-19 In Institutional Conditions With Special Regards To Nutritional Aspects

Good nutrition is vital to have good mental and physical health.On the contrary, poor nutrition can contribute to the risk of developing some illnesses and other health problems. Several nutrients, such as carbohydrates, proteins, fats, water, vitamins, and minerals are required for energy, maintenance of tissues and regulation of bodily processes. An attempt is made to provide suitable information to help the patients and staff living and working in residential homes during the unusual circumstances and hard times of the crisis caused by COVID-19 pandemic caused by the new coronavirus. It would help to prevent the infection or successfully manage it. The manuscript includes general and nutritional aspects, such as protective equipment, disinfection, general hygienic rules, tests, isolation rooms, nutrition, and physical-mental balance. It is hoped that these measures can also play major role in the care of the already infected individuals.

Smart Warehouse Technologies: Increasing the productivity & efficiency of warehouses

Technology is an ever-evolving and ever-influential part of our everyday lives – and it’s advancing so quickly that it can be difficult to predict what is coming next.

Selecting the Right Ingredients for Bread Baking

Baking bread is most successfully completed with the freshest, highest quality ingredients available.