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Bühler, Protix form joint insect production venture

Company will provide insects as protein source for animal feed and food

January 16, 2017

As the world’s population grows, sustainably generated protein sources for livestock are becoming a more important aspect of food production. To that end, food and feed industry provider Bühler and insect production company Protix have founded Bühler Insect Technology Solutions, a Liyang, China-based joint venture that will develop industrial solutions for the rearing and processing of insects to provide protein for animal feed and food.

New Product Development

LiDestri shares 3 realistic tips for successful new product development

Outsourcing R&D can hasten the speed to market as well as help inform positioning and marketing decisions.

Debra Schug

January 16, 2017

Market research has proven that being the first in a category or introducing a novel flavor is beneficial. However, it isn’t always who is first, but who is doing it better.

Food Packaging

EU pushes for antimicrobial packaging

NanoPack aims to develop state-of-the-art antimicrobial packaging solutions for perishable foods based on natural nanomaterials that will prevent food-borne illness outbreaks and reduce food waste.

Crystal Lindell

January 16, 2017

The European Union (EU) has awarded the international NanoPack consortium €7.7 million to develop a solution for extending food shelf life by using novel antimicrobial surfaces.

Beverage Packaging

Ampac’s Pull Tab pouch like juice boxes but for alcohol

Company launches new format in the U.S. with new line of ready-to-drink cocktails

Crystal Lindell

January 6, 2017

U.S. Food makers will now be able to use a ready-to-drink pouches for cocktails, with straw holes reminiscent of childhood juice boxes, but more grown up.

TECH FLASH

IFIC’s top 9 trends for 2017

Sustainability and functionality are trends to watch

Casey Laughman

January 6, 2017

Protein, sustainability and "functional foods" are among the top food trends for 2017, according to a new report from the International Food Information Council (IFIC) Foundation.

Beverage Packaging

How a vodka brand was convinced to use plastic bottles

Polish vodka brand Sobieski works with Greiner Packaging to create plastic Vodka bottles

Crystal Lindell

January 5, 2017

It may seem surprising to see vodka in a plastic bottle, but that’s exactly how the Polish vodka brand Sobieski is packaging its product.

Regulatory Watch

FSIS announces companies can use new FDA label format for now

The FSIS will not hold companies in noncompliance if they use the FDA label during the rulemaking period as long as the information is truthful and not misleading.

December 22, 2016

The FSIS will not hold companies in noncompliance if they use the FDA label during the rulemaking period as long as the information is truthful and not misleading.

TECH FLASH

A trip to an Italian Parmigiano Reggiano cheese production facility

The thousand-year old process requires quality ingredients, precise control and plenty of time.

Debra Schug

December 22, 2016

In the Caseificio San Lucio Parmigiano Reggiano cheese factory—located in Sala Baganza just southwest of Parma, Italy—each production day, 1,300 liters of milk are placed in each vat.

TECH FLASH

The Top 10 stories of 2016

From our Food Plant of the Year to allowing cell phones on the plant floor, look back on our Top 10 Stories from 2016!

December 22, 2016

From water quality to our exclusive list of the Top 100 Food and Beverage companies, these were Food Engineering's Top 10 stories of 2016.

Plant Maintenance

Best practices in plant maintenance and safety improve operational efficiency

ProFood Tech offers insights and solutions to minimize risk, prevent worker injuries and reduce costs

Maria Ferrante

December 21, 2016

Plant safety is critical to productivity. Proper plant maintenance plays a significant role in reducing unscheduled downtime and improving safety.

On Demand Driven by climate goals, business risk, client interest, and resilience considerations, food and beverage companies are increasingly turning their attention to decarbonizing their production processes.

Driven by climate goals, business risk, client interest, and resilience considerations, food and beverage companies are increasingly turning their attention to decarbonizing their production processes.