Groups petition FDA to restrict bisphenol A in food packaging

The Endocrine Society joined a coalition of physicians, scientists and public health and environmental organizations to send a formal petition [1] to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), calling on the agency to rescind its approvals for bisphenol A (BPA) in adhesives and coatings and set strict limits on its use in plastics that contact […]

Scientists invent protein-rich product made from brewer’s spent grain that could replace dairy

A team of scientists from Nanyang Techno-logical University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has developed a plant-based emulsifier that is not only rich in protein and antioxidants, but has the necessary properties to replace eggs or dairy in food staples such as mayonnaise, salad dressings, and whipped cream.

Researchers make non-alcoholic beer taste like regular beer

Even though sales of non-alcoholic beer have risen substantially in Denmark and Europe in the last couple of years, there are still many people that won’t follow the healthy trend because they find the taste not to be quite as good as that of regular beers.

Life cycle assessment of Mondi’s paper for pallet wrapping shows lower climate impact

Mondi, global leader in packaging and paper, commissioned a life cycle assessment (LCA) comparing its new ground-breaking paper pallet wrapping innovation, Advantage Stretch-Wrap, with conventional plastic stretch film wrapping. The full study was conducted by an external consultancy, is ISO-compliant and includes an external critical review. Based on the assumption that both materials are recycled […]

Sappi Rockwell Solutions launches a sustainable lidding film for the soft fruit industry

Heat seal coating specialist Sappi Rockwell Solutions has launched a recyclable, lightweight, heat seal, lidding film designed specifically for the fresh produce market.

Thermo Scientific’s new sample preparation solution simplifies food safety testing

Food industry, government and contract testing laboratories performing food safety analysis can now benefit from a new portfolio that offers cost-effective, robust Solid-Phase Extraction (SPE) solutions to support food safety workflows and meet regulatory requirements across Europe, Asia and the Americas.

SIG unveils next generation food and beverage filling technology

SIG, a leading systems and solutions provider for aseptic carton packaging, has introduced its next generation filling technology – a technical masterpiece that’s packed with advanced innovation to optimally equip the food and beverage industry to meet today’s requirements, while at the same time offering all the capabilities to meet future challenges.

KMC makes breakthrough with Danish potato protein to improve plant-based meat solutions

Danish ingredients company KMC has created textured potato protein that can be used as an ingredient in plant-based meat. The unique properties of potato protein has the potential to revolutionize plant-based meat products with improved texture and nutritional values.

Loryma expands portfolio of extrudates

Ingredient specialist Loryma is enlarging its range of functional extrudates that optimise the nutritional value and mouthfeel of various products. The Lory Crisp range brings a crunchy effect to breakfast cereals, muesli bars, and baked goods. Depending on whether they are based on wheat, corn, rice, and quinoa different attributes such as high-fibre, and sugar-free […]

METER Group introduces ROS 1 Moisture Analyzer for the food industry

The METER Group has introduced the ROS 1 Moisture Analyzer, a revolutionary, modern, easy-to-use, automated reference method for moisture content analysis.