AAK AB (publ.) has decided to invest in Green-On, a food tech start-up company in Gothenburg, Sweden, whose concept is based on the so-called Power-to-X technology. With this technology, the aim is to create raw materials – in this case oils and fats for food and other applications – directly from carbon dioxide, renewable energy,
The 2022 California Almond Objective Measurement Report published Friday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) estimates that the crop harvested in 2022 will come in at 2.6 billion meat pounds, 11 percent below last year’s 2.9 billion pounds. The estimate is down 7% from NASS’s subjective forecast in May and comes in a
100% Biodegradable, Compostable Alternative to Polyethylene Films: Eco Film® Receives Industrial Composability Certification! Cortec® Corporation is very excited to receive industrial composability certification for its “green” Eco Film®. Eco Film® is a certified commercially compostable* film designed to replace traditional non-degradable films such as low-density and high-density polyethylene. Cortec® received the ‘OK compost INDUSTRIAL’ certificate
In a very strong field of international finalists which included the corporate giant Barry Callebaut, the UK-based botanical extracts manufacturer Blue Sky Botanics Ltd was announced as runner-up for the 2022 Sustainable Ingredient Award for their FairWild Baobab Fruit Purée. This is the first time that a FairWild-certified product has featured at the prestigious Sustainable Food Awards. For over a decade, the FairWild Foundation has championed the
Conagen, the Massachusetts-based biotech firm, announced the commercialization of an expansive portfolio of natural sweetness enhancers for taste modification in sugar reduction solutions for food and beverages. The enhancers are made with precision fermentation, a technology that has led to the innovation of an extensive platform of phenolic antioxidants. Sweetness enhancers in the market today are
A PET complete bottling line at leading water company Mai Dubai LLC has been hailed as the fastest single line in the Middle East, Africa and Asia. Sidel’s Super Combi solution, adapted to optimise space and increase efficiency, is helping the UAE-based company deliver high-quality water and take another step towards becoming the region’s number
Firmenich, the world’s largest privately-owned fragrance and taste company, is proud to announce the appointment of Dr Eric Frérot as Distinguished Scientist. This nomination acknowledges his successful track-record within R&D, his instrumental role in breakthrough innovations, and his consistent exceptional performance in the field of science. He is one of only seven scientists inside the
The KHS Group will be presenting its plant engineering in Hall B4 at drinktec in Munich, Germany, from September 12 to 16, 2022. OUR PATH INTO YOUR FUTURE: KHS at drinktec Line Efficiency: KHS and Ferrum develop filler/seamer block Circular Packaging: PET bottle system for highly carbonated beverages Smart Operations: automated line changeovers boost system
California’s almond industry thrives worldwide, and an integral element of this success is a skilled labor force who can do everything from planting orchards to harvesting crops. As technology continues to create efficiencies, it is also critical the industry keeps pace and implements safe practices, and prioritizes the health and wellbeing of the workforce. In
