SIG begins installation of massive solar system at Linnich plant

SIG has begun building a large solar installation at its production site in Linnich, Germany, that will see the company further extend its lead in the beverage carton industry in the use of renewable energy. The 10.25MWp system, made up of 22,300 photovoltaic solar panels, will be the largest photo-voltaic system at an SIG plant […]

Fi Europe honours innovative companies and startups at awards ceremony

Recipients of the Fi Europe Innovation Awards and the Startup Innovation Challenge were honoured at a special ceremony during Fi Europe 2022 at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles on 6 December. The winners were chosen by an expert judging panel for their outstanding contributions to the food and beverage ingredients industry.

More than 1000 exhibitors showcase products at world’s biggest food fair

The Food Ingredients Europe 2022 (Fi Europe) event, the world’s largest fair of buyers and suppliers of food and beverages ingredients was held in Paris, France from 6-8 December.

Scientists develop novel technique to grow meat in the lab using magnetic field

New method is a greener, cleaner, safer and more cost-effective way to produce cell-based meat

Researchers develop a fully edible temperature sensor to show if frozen food has previously thawed

When you’re standing in the frozen food aisle, it’s nearly impossible to know whether that steak has thawed and been refrozen — a process with potentially harmful consequences. So, researchers reporting in ACS Sensors have designed a food-grade device from edible materials, including table salt, red cabbage and beeswax, that lets you know. The proof-of-concept […]

East Asian flavours set to take centre stage

Synergy Flavors predicts that East Asian flavours will take centre stage for sports nutrition products in 2022 and beyond, as outlined in its recent Flavors of the Future report.

Supplementing fish feed with red macroalgae can reduce need for antibiotics

Fish farms use antibiotics to grow healthy fish. However, this has dangerous consequences. Firstly, eating such fish as food can be dangerous for humans. Secondly, the constant use of antibiotics leads to the emergence of bacterial resistance and requires the constant use of new drugs.

WHO launches Global Strategy for Food Safety

The World Health Organisation has launched the WHO Global Strategy for Food Safety 2022-2030, adopted by Member States at the 75th Session of the World Health Assembly held earlier this year. It marks a milestone in WHO work to promote health.

Phthalates and other plasticisers: Plan to guide EFSA assessment

On 24 November 2022 the EFSA published its scientific protocol for the hazard assessment of plasticiser substances used in food contact materials (FCMs), setting out the principles for how the work will be carried out.

Sulfites: safety concern for high consumers, but data lacking

Dietary intakes of sulfites could be a safety concern for high consumers of foodstuffs that contain the additives, European Food Safety Authority experts concluded in their updated assessment of sulfur dioxide (E220) and sulfites (E221-228). Gaps in toxicity data meant the extent of certain adverse health effects could not be confirmed.