Salt: boon or bane?
Salt is one of the most-used ingredients in food processing, but health concerns have damaged its reputation. Elisabeth Fischer investigates the rise and fall of table salt and finds out...
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Protect and serve: innovations in food pathogen detection
High-profile outbreaks of salmonella and E. coli are driving research into revolutionary pathogen detection technology. Julian Turner reports on next-generation food safety techniques, such as DNA sequencing, that are protecting...
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The fresher pressure: extending shelf-lives
Packaging researchers are working on innovative new ways to make food last longer and look better on store shelves everywhere. We check out some of the industry's most impressive life-extending...
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Food packaging: 2011’s best and brightest
Today's food packaging can interact with consumers more effectively than ever, both before and after purchase. We look back over some of the most acclaimed food packaging designs of the...
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Anuga Foodtec 2012 – food for thought
The sixth edition of Anuga Foodtec has the industry lining up to find out what's on the menu for 2012. Foodprocessing-technology.com gets a taste of the event to find out...
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Top innovations in drinks packaging
Through smart design and technological advances, drinks packagers are improving shelf-life, sustainability and more. We explore some of the most promising developments that have been pushing the bottle packaging industry...
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Recession-proof: Frozen food
Faced with mounting food prices consumers are increasingly turning to frozen food. Elisabeth Fischer talks to Brian Young, director-general at the British Frozen Food Federation, about a seemingly recession-proof sector...
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All things ice – innovations in ice cream
In response to popular demand, Food Processing Technology looks at the very latest in ice cream flavouring and manufacturing technology. Frances Cook gets a taste of the flavours and trends...
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Water purification: High-tech, small scale
Small-scale water purification systems can be the ideal solution for areas with poor water treatment infrastructure. Chris Lo talks to Michal Gur-Shavit of Strauss Water about squeezing a lot of...
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EU labelling: The facts behind the figures
New EU labelling laws are forcing companies to look more closely at the accuracy of product information. Chris Lo looks at how standardising European labelling regulations will affect packaging companies,...
