Predicting more accurate milk 'sell-by' dates
30 August, 2018Scientists have created a predictive model that examines the emergence of spore-forming bacteria in milk and could replace 'sell-by' dates.
Clear codes on gin and whisky bottles
29 August, 2018 | Supplied by: Linx Printing TechnologiesBruichladdich Distillery has reduced downtime on its whisky and gin lines with two laser coders from Linx Printing Technologies.
Support for tax on plastic food packaging
28 August, 2018Research has revealed that 52% of UK consumers and 33% of US consumers are in favour of a tax on all plastic food packaging.
Dairy company boosts speed with wraparound packer
24 August, 2018 | Supplied by: Gebo Cermex at Tetra Pak Marketing Pty LtdFrieslandCampina Thailand turned to Gebo Cermex to install an efficient end-of-line solution for its new Foremost plastic bottles, which feature a complex shape.
Predicting which packaging sucks up flavour
22 August, 2018Packaging can cause food and beverages to lose their flavour by absorbing aroma molecules, but scientists have developed a mathematical method to help minimise this.
Use-by dates, shelf life and food waste
22 August, 2018 by Miguel Campos, Advanta | Supplied by: AdvantaConservative use-by dates are causing consumers to bin food, but shelf life extension techniques are helping to tackle the food waste problem.
Coveris invests £1m in UK linerless label capacity
17 August, 2018 | Supplied by: Coveris AustralasiaThe investment will see it increase capacity by over 20% to meet growing demand in the UK for the sustainable pack format.
VIP Color VP600 colour label printer
16 August, 2018 | Supplied by: Label Power Pty LtdThe VIP Color VP600 is a compact and low-cost Memjet colour label printer.
StarVac System EVOH high barrier shrink bags
16 August, 2018 | Supplied by: Starvac Systems Pty LtdStarVac System's EVOH high barrier shrink bags are suitable for meat and cheese products.
Choosing the right primary packaging
15 August, 2018 by Anthony Debus, Advanta | Supplied by: AdvantaMore food technologists are looking to treat the cause, not the symptoms when designing food packaging.
Label Power VIP Color VP700 colour label printer
15 August, 2018 | Supplied by: Label Power Pty LtdThe VIP Color VP700 is designed to be a reliable and economical Memjet label printer that prints labels up to 216 mm wide at 304.8 or 152.4 mm/s.
Jet Technologies Ilpra R12/4 Tronic rotary filler and sealer
13 August, 2018 | Supplied by: Jet TechnologiesJet Technologies' Ilpra Fill Seal R12/4 has up to 12 stations and offers food manufacturers the flexibility to use each station for different purposes.
Techik TXR series X-ray inspection system
13 August, 2018 | Supplied by: DMH AutomationTechik X-ray inspection systems can detect a full range of contaminants, including metallic and non-metallic ones.
Primera LX910 colour label printer
10 August, 2018 | Supplied by: Label Power Pty LtdPrimera's LX910 colour label printer has high-resolution inkjet technology to print full-colour labels for products, boxes and packaging.
Improving the quality of fresh-cut fruit
10 August, 2018Researchers from the ARC Training Centre for Innovative Horticultural Products are analysing how to improve the quality and shelf life of cubed watermelon.
