Survey reveals wide-spread confusion over US food labels
20 February 2019 | By New Food
Thirty one percent of food may be wasted at the retail and consumer levels.
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APRIL Eyes up benefits for food manufacturers
14 January 2019 | By OAL
Leading food tech, OAL, is delighted to announce the formal launch of the world’s first artificial intelligence-based vision system, APRIL Eye, for date code verification...
A ‘bran’ new way to preserve using natural ingredients
7 January 2019 | By New Food
Researchers are developing new ways to replace synthetic antioxidants and use natural waste products, such as bran, in preserving healthy food for longer.
PwC report claims tethered bottle caps means more plastic, more carbon and more cost
7 December 2018 | By New Food
A study undertaken by PwC finds proposals to introduce mandatory tethered caps on plastic beverage bottles could create more plastic and additional CO2.
Nutrition In-Depth Focus 2018
7 December 2018 | By New Food
In this supplement: useful applications for otherwise wasted products from soymilk and tofu production, how research in nutrigenomics is driving developments within the food industry, and the massive opportunity to create probiotic products that go beyond traditional applications.
Plastic waste turned into ultra-light supermaterial
5 November 2018 | By New Food
Researchers have developed a method of using plastic waste and turning it into an aerogel with superior thermal insulation and strong absorption capacity.
Seafood processing water could be used in food
31 October 2018 | By New Food
Water used in processing seafood contains proteins, peptides, fats and micronutrients and could be used in food production, or even as a pre-prepared stock.
FoodTech strengthened by international conference on water reuse
9 October 2018 | By Messecenter Herning Kongrescenter
When FoodTech opens its doors from 13 to 15 November 2018 at the MCH Messecenter Herning, the trade fair will be complemented by the IFC World Congress, an international conference that focuses on the reuse of water in the food industry...
Defra announces action to reduce food waste
2 October 2018 | By New Food
"Nobody wants to see good food go to waste. It harms our environment, it’s bad for business – and it’s morally indefensible."
Determination of quality parameters of crude palm oil using near-infrared spectroscopy and multivariate analysis
27 September 2018 | By PerkinElmer Inc.
Edible oils are an integral part of human diets; being used in virtually all types of culinary practices...
Roadmap aims to see 50% UK food waste reduction within a year
25 September 2018 | By New Food
Eighty nine of the UK’s largest retailers, food producers, manufacturers, and hospitality and food service companies, including Tesco, Unilever, 2 Sisters and Brakes, have committed to ambitious milestones.
Asset Maintenance Masterclass: Improving reliability and reducing downtime
6 September 2018 | By Petro-Canada Lubricants
Lubrication is vital for optimal operation of food processing equipment – any failures can cause premature, costly system breakdowns. This webinar, led by Petro-Canada Lubricants and AVT Reliability, explored how to select a high-quality lubricant and implement an effective maintenance strategy to ensure assets remain fit for purpose. Improving asset…
Biodegradable plastic blend offers new options for disposal
30 August 2018 | By Iqra Farooq (New Food)
Researchers have identified particular plastic blends which are able to decompose in all soil and water conditions, paving the way to a cleaner environment.
Issue 4, 2018
20 August 2018 | By New Food
Food fraud examined, the evolution of the bar code, and rethinking food packaging as a resource: just a few of the articles covered in this issue of New Food.
Interactive calculator reveals the true cost of the food we waste
6 July 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)
Britons bin £13bn worth of food a year according to Government’s latest stats. And in most developed countries, over half of all food waste takes place in the home.
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