Articles
The true role of packaging in minimising food waste
The commodities that one would expect go to waste most easily — meat and dairy — have the lowest percentage waste. Why is this? [ + ]
Corny but true
Corn-based snacks foods like tortilla chips are a global multibillion-dollar industry, and demand is surging in Australia. [ + ]
Let's get personal
The trend towards personalised food is already in full swing and is set to transform food production. [ + ]
Robotic kitchen working in Boston restaurant
Spyce is a recently opened, fast-casual eatery in Boston that is using automation to provide wholesome, high-quality, delicious and affordable meals. [ + ]
What consumers want
If you are formulating or reformulating products you may find these survey results showing want consumers want in and from their foods and beverages useful. [ + ]
Achieving integrated supply chain management
In the food and beverage sector, the warehouse is an important component in efficient supply chains, and gaining control of inventory is a core issue facing manufacturers. [ + ]
Is Amazon sounding the death knell for the barcode?
Amazon Go is ruffling more than a few feathers in supermarket land. It opened its first store in Seattle in January and has just announced intentions of opening two more. [ + ]
Unravelling the complexities of conformity
Manufacturers are under immense pressure to repeatedly produce conforming, high-quality, safe and well-presented packaged food to meet industry requirements. [ + ]
Action needed to reduce acrylamide
Acrylamide is not a natural ingredient of food — it is basically a processing contaminant that is probably carcinogenic. [ + ]
Smartphones to become detectors for foodborne illnesses
Purdue researchers have developed technology that allows smartphones to detect foodborne pathogens. [ + ]
The real energy consumption of vacuum pumps
The motor with the smaller number in front of the kW specification does not necessarily use less power than the 'larger' drive. [ + ]
Packing scampi at double the speed
In the UK, frozen seafood manufacturer Whitby Seafoods has been able to double its packaging speed by installing a new packaging and distribution line. [ + ]
Fast food impacts women's fertility
Women who frequently eat fruit fall pregnant faster than women who consume fast food regularly. [ + ]
Going plastic-free
A Dutch supermarket has opened the world’s first plastic-free food aisle and it is likely that more supermarkets will follow this trend; so what are the alternatives to plastic food packaging? [ + ]
Why the food industry is nicer than the banking industry
The apparent greed and lack of ethics in the banking industry are in the headlines — it's a pity the generosity of the food industry doesn't get as much publicity. [ + ]
