BASF T 2206 biodegradable twine

BASF introduces industrially compostable twine for greenhouse crop production

BASF has expanded its ecovio® biopolymer line to include a new grade, T 2206, certified industrially compostable per EN13432. This material can be used to manufacture black twines for supporting climbing fruits and vegetables like tomatoes and cucumbers in commercial greenhouse operations.

GEA's Plug & Play oven system

GEA’s Plug & Play ovens streamline bakery installation and production

For bakers, efficiency and minimizing production downtime are critical in today’s competitive market. GEA has developed an innovative Plug & Play oven system that allows for pre-assembly of oven modules at their Verona, Italy production facility prior to installation at the customer’s site.

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Unlocking the unique flavour profiles of edible ants

While insects may not be the first choice for most when it comes to culinary delights, a team of researchers is shedding light on the diverse and intriguing flavour profiles of edible ant species. Their findings, presented at the American Chemical Society (ACS) Spring 2024 meeting, offer valuable insights for the food industry in exploring […]

Ro-Gro's vitamin B12 enriched pea shoots

Breakthrough in biofortified foods: Aeroponic vertical farming yields vitamin B12-enriched pea shoots

In a groundbreaking interdisciplinary collaboration, the British vertical farming company Ro-Gro, in partnership with the John Innes Centre, the Quadram Institute, and LettUs Grow, has succeeded in commercially cultivating the world’s first biofortified pea shoots containing an enriched source of vitamin B12. This achievement marks a significant advancement in the field of biofortified foods and […]

EIT Food Accelerator Network startup cohort 2024

EIT Food Accelerator Network announces 2024 startup cohort

The EIT Food Accelerator Network (FAN programme) welcomes its 2024 cohort of 50 ground-breaking European startups and eight Brazilian startups, bringing cutting edge technology and science together to transform the food system.

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SPX FLOW wins Sustainable Product Award for innovative aseptic rapid recovery system

SPX FLOW, a global leader in process solutions, has been awarded the “Sustainable Product Award” at the 2024 SEAL Business Sustainability Awards for its groundbreaking Aseptic Rapid Recovery System (ARRS).

Thermo Scientific Dionex Inuvion Ion Chromatography

Ion analysis gets a versatile and user-friendly upgrade

Thermo Fisher Scientific has unveiled a new ion chromatography system aimed at simplifying ion analysis across a variety of samples and applications.

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Budenheim launches new high-purity mineral phosphate facility for nutrition applications

Budenheim, a leading chemical supplier, has unveiled a major expansion of its mineral phosphate production capabilities tailored for sensitive nutrition markets like infant formula, medical foods and dietary supplements.

Biotis DHA FlexPowder

FrieslandCampina Ingredients unveils novel microencapsulated DHA powders

FrieslandCampina Ingredients has launched two new microencapsulated docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) powder ingredients – Biotis® DHA FlexP 15 and Biotis® DHA FlexP 20.

Fredrik Hjelmqvist

Sports nutrition beverages and the Olympic effect

Fredrik Hjelmqvist looks at sports nutrition beverages, market evolution and the everyday athlete in the lead up to Paris 2024.