US-based c Food Safety has achieved NF Validation certification cfor E.coli O157 including H7. The Molecular Detection Assay for E.coli O157 is capable of detecting the bacteria in raw beef, fruit, vegetable and dairy products. The ...
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Rigid packaging supplier in Ireland, Holfeld Plastics has unveiled the new range of G81 bespoke punnets, which are available in a convenient ready-to serve/eat design. Combined with 85% recycled PET, the new packaging has been designed ...
The most sensible shopper? The premium-value food retailing trend will be driven partly by 'more objective' women enjoying greater purshasing power Consumers are becoming less interested in mid-market products, preferring to trade down ...
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The new development will run across its standard crate fit G81 portfolio. The company, which supplies some of Europe’s food processors and retailers throughout the meat, fish, poultry and fresh produce sectors, aims to help the soft ...
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US-based Montague Farms has entered into an agreement with Tokyo-based Sun-Tommy International to supply food-grade soybeans. Sun-Tommy will distribute the specialty soybeans to food processors in Japan. The soybeans will be used to ...
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US-based precision healthcare equipment provider Thermo Fisher Scientific has unveiled a new X-ray detection platform, designed to allow food processors to meet the demand for thorough inspection for product contamination. Equipped with ...
Placon, a US-based thermoformed packaging products manufacturer, has introduced new Crystal Seal Tamper-Evident plastic thermoformed food containers, which are 100% recyclable. The new containers are available in seven sizes ranging from ...
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Packaging thermoformer Placon has introduced the new Crystal Seal Tamper-Evident plastic thermoformed food containers, which are 100% recyclable. The new containers are offered in seven sizes ranging from 8oz to 64oz and have no removable ...
US-based precision healthcare equipment company Thermo Fisher Scientific has announced the launch of a new X-ray detection platform. The new Thermo Scientific NextGuard system is equipped with intuitive software and has been designed to ...
Tags: Thermo Fisher, X-Ray Detection System, Food Processors
US-based chicken processor Koch Foods plans to expand its poultry processing facility in Harris County, Georgia, US with an investment of $49m, a move which is expected to create 750 jobs. The expansion is expected to increase the ...
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Many processes in food manufacturing can be addressed to reduce operating costs while at the same time improving sustainability. One of the most critically important objectives is reducing process energy and water consumption. Implementing ...
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Key Technology, a US-based manufacturer of process automation systems, and Visys, a provider of chute-fed in-air sorters used by food processors and waste recyclers, have entered into a merger agreement. The merger is expected to create ...
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Earlier this week, the Consumer Reports TV crew was filming a segment on blenders, detailing the results of our recently updated Ratings of nearly 60 models. Our cameraman got too close to one of the blender blades and gave his thumb a ...
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The Canadian federal government plans to repeal the law that regulates the sizes of packaged foods sold in Canada. The United Food & Commercial Workers (UFCW) Canada national president Wayne Hanley has written an open letter to Canadian ...
The growing popularity of cooking blogs and shows has had an unintended consequence—more kitchen casualties. Knives, food processors and mandolines are common offenders but an immersion blender can deliver the unkindest cut of all, ...
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