Cholesterol tracking via your ‘selfie’

With a new smartphone device, you can take an accurate iPhone camera selfie that reads your cholesterol level in about a minute, writes MELISSA OSGOOD

Software for overall security management

DESIGNED for use with its latest vision systems, In-Sight, Cognex Corporation has introduced the Cognex Directory Server (CDS) software version 1.0. According to the company, this software consolidates authorisation and authentication control for all users, as part of the overall enterprise information security architecture.

Worry-free weighing

Safe, reliable water supply for beverage production

NO BOTTLER – no matter how well-funded – can take a beverage from concept to consumption without a safe water supply. Water that is free of contaminants (bacteria, high levels of mineral deposits, etc.) is the most critical building block of a high-quality beverage and there are several factors necessary to securing and maintaining a safe and reliable source of water for a bottling plant.

Customised solutions for the Asian market

AT THE HEART of successful food and beverage products are ingredients that aim to satisfy diverse requirements on flavour, texture, colour, and nutrition. Consumers expect to add a high degree of quality and shelf life to their products when sourcing ingredients. But to a greater extent, the impact of these ingredients on health and wellness is a major factor in their choices. In recent years, manufacturers, whether developing or reformulating a product, have been seeking clean-label solutions t

Double anniversary for Theegarten-Pactec

The year 2014 will see Theegarten-Pactec mark two milestones in its corporate history. It was 80 years ago that Justus and Franz Theegarten founded the company Rose-Theegarten, and 20 years ago that their successors took over Pactec in Dresden.

TOMRA Sorting Solutions to demo in-line fat analyser at US show

The company will present the benefits of its product to meat processors at the International Production and Processing Expo

Pro Mach buys capping company André Zalkin

Pro Mach strengthens position for global growth; Zalkin team remains intact and based in France

Oman’s largest plastics packaging show in February

Oman Plast 2014 opens on 11 February in Muscat

Olam Spices & Vegetable Ingredients expands Viet Nam facility

High-tech upgrades will improve processes, double production capacity

Key Technology introduces sort-to-grade? for all G6 optical sorters

Patented potato strips Sort-to-Grade feature is for all belt-driven G6 optical sorters – Manta?, Optyx?, and Tegra?.

Nice Packaging opens offices in US

China-based Nice Packaging has announced the opening of U.S. corporate offices, headquartered in Ontario, CA.