Agatha Wong
Chicory root fibres provide an added prebiotic boost without major alterations to the production process
By Christian Philippsen, managing director of BENEO, Asia-Pacific
When it comes to our food and drink choices, consumers often take into consideration a myriad of factors, from price to health benefits, convenience to taste.
However, figures from...
Omya's excipients for powder and tablet applications deliver quick disintegration properties and added health claims
Omya has developed excipients for powder and tablet applications that deliver both efficient manufacturing and added value. Presented at Vitafoods 2023, several prototypes showcased the range of options for the nutraceutical industry. These innovations...
Hygiena announces AOAC RI approval of BAX System assays for detection of STEC and salmonella from sampling cloths
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Instead of enriching meat samples, Hygiena's BAX system assays uses sampling clothes to determine the presence of STEC and salmonelle
Hygiena has announced that its BAX system assays for detection of Shiga toxin-producing e coli (STEC) and salmonella from MicroTally beef trim sampling cloths were evaluated and approved by the...
igus increases the simplicity of low cost automation with apps, metaverse and new cobots
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igus will present its latest products at Hannover Messe 2023
The Hannover Messe is always an important meeting place for the latest developments in the industry. This year, too, igus is presenting digital products and solutions that help companies improve their products and cut costs. An example of low cost...
Kerry research shows that long-term health concerns are motivating consumers in Asia to reduce sugar in diets
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More than 80% of respondents in a recent survey conducted by Kerry has revealed a concern about the overconsumption of sugar
New global consumer research from Kerry has revealed that consumers are concerned about the long-term negative effects of high sugar intake. Health, with a focus on improving immunity, gut...
Canadian flexible packaging manufacturer Tempo has improved the quality of its flexo printing and overall productivity by installing the ThermoFlexX Catena-E 48. The company the UV LED exposure unit from XSYS for its advanced automation, reduced energy consumption, and higher operational speed.
XSYS's ThermoFlexX has significantly improved operations for the...
TOMRA's sorters can segregate material defects across an entire batch
Founded more than 150 years ago in Switzerland, Nestlé now has more than 2000 brands, including global icons and local favourites. Their products can be found in 187 countries worldwide; an expansion from their humble beginnings producing condensed milk and...
BASF launches certified home-compostable ecovio for extrusion coating on paper and board of food packaging
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The new ecovio grade for extrusion coating on paper and board is suitable for home and industrial composting of cold and hot food packaging,
BASF has extended its ecovio portfolio for extrusion coating on paper and board by adding a certified home as well as industrial compostable grade for cold and...
Functional ingredients can support on-pack-claims and meet consumers' demand for product efficacy and proven claims
When it comes to buying functional foods with prebiotics, product efficacy and proven claims are the most important consumer purchase motivators. This is according to a new global survey commissioned by the market research company...
ANDRITZ will help their customers navigate the alternative protein space by scaling up to industrial production (Image: ANDRITZ)
ANDRITZ has expanded its offering to the food and feed industries with solutions to produce alternative proteins. The company will help customers scale up alternative protein production to a commercial level and...