Study explores what food sector needs to know about how to reduce sodium

Sodium is an essential micronutrient, but the amount we need is small. Three slices of bread or one teaspoon of table salt will do it, and chances are your daily sodium intake is far greater. More than 90% of Americans consume too much sodium, which can lead to hypertension, high blood pressure, and increased risk […]

Newly launched second EAT-Lancet Commission has greater focus on equitable and inclusive food systems

EAT, the science-based non-profit dedicated to transforming the global food system, in collaboration with partners the Stockholm Resilience Centre (SRC), the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK), Harvard University and OneCGIAR, has launched the second EAT-Lancet Commission (EAT-Lancet 2.0) on healthy diets from sustainable and equitable food systems.

Study suggests possible link between artificial sweeteners and heart disease

A large study of French adults published by The BMJ [1] suggests a potential direct association between higher artificial sweetener consumption and increased cardiovascular disease risk, including heart attack and stroke.

Collation shrink film market boosted by emerging use of post-consumer recycled resins

A new report from AMI Consulting provides critical insight and analysis of the current state of play and future outlook for the collation shrink film market in Europe. The report reviews the supply and demand picture by country and gives an in-depth update on end use application trends, resin developments and their influence on growth […]

Fructus Meran maximizes sort performance with VERYX digital sorters

Fructus Meran is a leading producer of processed fruits in Europe. They leverage state-of-the-art technology to transform sun-ripened fruit from northern Italy into value-added products that meet the strict requirements of their international customer base. Looking to automate bulk product inspection on their IQF line, they turned to Key Technology and installed their first VERYX® […]

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WIPOTEC-OCS to showcase new series of modular quality control machines at Pack Expo

WIPOTEC-OCS, a leading manufacturer and supplier of precision in-motion weighing, track and trace/anti-counterfeiting solutions and X-ray scanning equipment, will showcase a new series of modular quality control machines at Pack Expo booth S-4172, October 23-26 in Chicago. The company’s new Traceable Quality System Modular Design (TQS-MD) uses a “building block” concept yielding compatibility with an […]

Meala develops activated protein platform to replace methylcellulose and artificial fillers for meat analogues

Start-up Meala FoodTech is breaking new ground in cleaning up labels in meat analogues using veggie protein. Meala’s proprietary platform creates functionally activated proteins designed to replace 1:1 methylcellulose and other hydrocolloid and gums widely used in meat replacements as binding and gelling agents. Meala’s multi functional proteins vastly improve the texture of meat alternatives […]

Study confirms low glycaemic potential of Lory Starch Elara

Dietary fibres contribute significantly to a healthy lifestyle and general wellbeing. Industrially produced resistant wheat starches such as Lory Starch Elara are only partially digested in the small intestine, if at all, and are therefore hardly absorbed. As a result, they are ideally suited for enriching functional foods in terms of fibre content.

Ynvisible’s printed electronic paper is cost-effective solution for dynamic labelling

Ynvisible develops and produces e-paper displays, which are cost-effective, extremely low-power, thin, and flexible to use. The e-paper displays are printed on PET plastic substrates using the company’s roll-to-roll process. The e-paper is a thin, flexible, and cost-effective solution that features an optimal price/performance ratio and a wide range of possible applications. Ynvisible e-paper is […]