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Engineering R&D

Laser scanning and photonics help identify acrylamide in potato products

Newly developed real-time photonics/laser scanning technology detects precursors to acrylamide in raw French fries and potato chips prior to cooking.

Wayne Labs

August 30, 2017

New scanning technology can help processors determine if potato products contain too much acrylamide in frying.

Organic Food

Study: Why consumers choose organics

Pesticides, GMOs and nutrition listed as biggest drivers of purchasing decisions

Casey Laughman

August 29, 2017

A survey of Natural Grocers customers has revealed the top three reasons they decide to purchase organic produce.

Food Safety

Meat products recalled due to undeclared allergens

Products contain soy and wheat that are not on the product label

Casey Laughman

August 28, 2017

Oakland, Calif.-based Blossom Foods, LLC, is recalling more than 15,000 pounds of beef, chicken and pork products due to an undeclared allergen.

Coffee packaging

La Colombe Coffee, Crown launch single-use coffee can

New convenience driven package delivers precise portions of fresh, premium coffee

Crystal Lindell

August 14, 2017

The MiniVault, a pre-portioned single-use can, delivers café quality ground coffee to consumers in a vessel that is both convenient for at-home use and extends the shelf life up to five times.

PET containers

Pretium launches PET container with integrated handle

SureHandle container is easier for both children and adults to handle

Crystal Lindell

August 14, 2017

Trademarked, the SureHandle PET container, it gives brand owners significant shelf differentiation, handling convenience and aesthetics that were not previously possible.

Beer packaging

Estrella Jalisco debuts foil top beer can in U.S.

New seal offers an innovation that elevates the canned beer category while adding a layer of protection during the import process

Crystal Lindell

August 14, 2017

The new red seal packaging, featuring the Estrella Jalisco star, gives the can a premium look.

Sustainability

Barry Callebaut joins Bonsucro sustainability program

Multi-stakeholder platform works toward sustainable cane sugar

August 10, 2017

Chocolate and cocoa manager Barry Callebaut has joined Bonsucro, a multi-stakeholder platform that brings together industry representatives and NGOs to work on a sustainable cane sugar value chain.

Food Safety

EU Poultry recalls reach highest level since 2002

As poultry becomes more popular meat in Britain, recalls increase

Casey Laughman

August 10, 2017

A new report says that recalls of chicken and other poultry meats are at their highest level in the EU since 2002.

PepsiCo’s Food for Good program drives company innovation

How the purpose-driven business initiative has helped achieve company goals.

Debra Schug

August 9, 2017

Eight years ago PepsiCo piloted a different approach to social good with a purpose-driven business initiative called Food for Food (FFG). FFG generates no profit for the company, but uniquely takes advantage of the logistical expertise and technological knowledge of PepsiCo.