Better, smarter technologies for less spoilage

INNOVATIVE packages are the key in the fight against food loss and wastage, which every year runs up to 1.3 billion tonnes1 worldwide. More effective barrier layers, germicidal films and freshness indicators are intended to help products to keep for longer and halt consumers’ throwaway mentality. However, despite all these improvements, companies have to keep a constant eye on process efficiency and on costs.

Variety tips scale in soy’s favour

HEALTH issues such as lactose intolerance,milk allergies,and consumer concerns over excess fat,growth hormones and use of antibiotics are siphoning sales from traditional milk to plant-based dairy alternative beverages.The latter is projected to grow worldwide at a CAGR of 15% to reach a value of $14 billioniby 2018,according to a report by MarketsandMarkets.

Cocoa bean market – sourcing strategy

THE STRUCTURAL supply of cocoa beans has been increasing at a CAGR of 3.31% in 2011-2020 and the cocoa grinding market is growing faster than the bean market with a CAGR of 3.73% during the same period. This basically suggests there will be deficit each year between the cocoa bean and cocoa grinding market.

Cost-effective winder technology

Reifenh?user MIDEX-RA winder enables change over to production of other products without large investment.

Vertellus Specialties opens Mumbai branch

The newly opened Mumbai office of Vertellus Specialty Materials (India) Pvt. Ltd. functions primarily as a business office to serve its customers.

NPE 2015 space draw exceeded 2012 edition’s figures

NPE 2015 promises to be big, dynamic, and filled with running machines

DME sets up presence in Mexico

DME’s new Querétaro facility to provide mold components, hot runners and direct support to customers

Tetra Pak shows progress in meeting sustainability goals

The company is moving toward its 2020 environmental targets through use of renewable materials.

Safelite AutoGlass recycled over 1Mn windshields in 2013

Autoglass successfully made it possible to implement a windshield recycling program.

SKF to provide piston seals to Geely

Transmission seals worth over SEK 100 Million for Geely Automotive’s GC6, Emgrande EC8 and Gleagle GX7 SUV

Sriracha: Hot sauce Science

Sriracha is gaining a following, thanks to its unusual taste - a mix of spicy, garlicky, and slightly sweet flavour.

F&B sector to invest $1.5 billion on pumps

New report from Frost & Sullivan analyses impact of Food Safety Modernisation Act (FSMA) on pumps market in the U.S.