Blockchain can trace and record transactions to strengthen food management, safety and quality in the food industry. We explore what 2019 developments have done for embracing blockchain in food, and where we can expect it to head next. European retailers and food manufacturers are maximising their efforts in food tracking to optimise transparency in the […]
Beyond the innovative technology applied in this Blockchain initiative, the project is managed in a completely new way, since, for the first time in Europe, a distributor and a world-renowned manufacturer have worked together on its implementation The experience of each party has allowed to implement this project in less than 6 months, taking advantage […]
Nestlé is implementing an accelerated long-term value creation strategy. The company expects to see sustained future revenue growth from investing in its brands and innovation. Speaking to FoodIngredientsFirst, Christoph Meier, Global Head of Media Relations at Nestlé says: “Consumer behavior and expectations are changing at a fast pace. Consumers are more interested in nutrition, health […]
Chr. Hansen has launched a new product series which aid the formation of rich and aromatic notes in Mediterranean-style white cheese. This latest launch, DVS WHITE FLORA, secures rich flavor, more flexibility and consistent quality for the cheesemaker. The new product series consists of three cultures that aid the formation of white cheese and ensures […]
The European Commission has updated legislation concerning food for infants and young children, by ruling that the minimum protein content for follow-on formula be lowered to 1.6 g/100 kcal. The decision follows conclusions made by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), which ruled that “Follow-on formula, based on intact protein from cow’s milk or from goat’s milk, with […]
A revolutionary stretch-blow system for production of PET bottles is being unveiled by PET processing technology specialist SIPA at Drinktec. The XTRA combines features that for the first time maximize performance and cut Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) by a full quarter. It offers the highest unit output (bhc) in the sector, an extra-wide processing […]
Itene (Packaging, Transport and Logistics Institute) has partnered with the Agricultural Research and Training Institute of Andalucía (Ifapa) to determine the factors that influence the quality of aged brandy, in the packaging process. The initiative, in cooperation with González Byass, one of Spain’s most wellknown sherry bodegas and Productos Agrovin, will try to establish efficient […]
