Cocoa processing method produces fruitier, more 'flowery' dark chocolate

An alternative processing step called "moist incubation" results in a fruitier, more flowery-tasting dark chocolate than the conventional fermentation process, according to researchers.

The return of ASEAN's leading machinery and technology event

Manufacturing Expo 2022 is ASEAN's most comprehensive exhibition covering automation and assembling, mould making, electronics manufacturing, plastics and packaging, automotive body parts, and surface & coatings solutions.

Residual water from the food industry can boost seaweed cultivation

A scientific article from researchers at the University of Gothenburg and Chalmers University of Technology shows that process water from food production can serve as an excellent fertilizer in seaweed cultivation.

Automated bag slitter from Luxme

Addressing the food industry’s need for a hygienic, bulk ingredients, high-volume bag opening solution that eliminates dust and removes the associated H&S risks, Luxme developed the MINILux, an automated food-grade bag slitter with self-contained dust collection and recovery.

Selection, training and calibration of sensory panelists

Accurate and reliable sensory evaluations results depend on the capability of the sensory panelists, hence they go through a rigid process of selection, training and calibration.

Global flexible packaging market at over US$237 billion by 2028

Flexible packaging market is projected to post CAGR of 4.4% annually to reach US$ 237,975.67 million by 2028.

Walki's recyclable materials designed for frozen foods

Walki is introducing a broad portfolio of different materials, including printed solutions, to suit the needs of the frozen food market with the aim of making the packaging fully recyclable in the paper stream.

Tereos launches sustainable plant-based protein brand

Ensemble is a new range of plant-based protein products offering clean, simple, sustainable, and versatile plant-based meals for institutional and commercial catering, retail distribution and the food processing industry, says Tereos.

Wipotec opens subsidiary in Australia

Germany-based product inspection solutions manufacturer, Wipotec Group has established a subsidiary in Australia.

Pneumatic valve system with open platform communications unified structure

Emerson introduces AVENTICS Series Advanced Valve Systems with OPC UA, the first pneumatic valve system with integrated open platform communications unified architecture.

Azelis opens Regional Innovation Center for Food & Nutrition in Singapore

Azelis' Regional Innovation Center for Food & Nutrition in Singapore, aims to generate possibilities for food innovation towards healthier and tastier solutions through ready-to-use formulations with advanced, sustainable ingredients.

Advanced blown film process and digital product passport

Reifenhäuser Blown Film showcased technical solutions for the economical and sustainable production of blown film that pay off in terms of a functioning circular economy and reduction of the carbon footprint