Food Online News

New Line Of Environmentally Friendly Gourmet Cutting Boards Introduced By Culmeta

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 06:03:00 GMT

Culmeta, a leading provider of gourmet kitchenware and housewares, today launched a new line of feature-driven cutting boards made from environmentally friendly materials. Developed for Culmeta by talented industrial designer Mark Trebicki, the high-end line combines functionality with contemporary aesthetics

Mettler-Toledo Safeline Announces A New Metal Detector Set To Rewrite Industry Standards

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:37:00 GMT

Mettler-Toledo Safeline, the worldwide leader in metal detection and x-ray inspection, announces a new metal detector designed specifically for the inspection of free falling products in vertical packaging applications.

Schenck AccuRate Exhibiting At The International Baking Industry Exposition

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:53:00 GMT

Schenck AccuRate will be exhibiting in booth 10751 during the International Baking Industry Exposition being held at the Las Vegas Convention Center on September 26-29, 2010

Multivac Steps Up Belted Chamber Packaging Once Again With B610 - Largest System To Date

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:08:00 GMT

Just one year after revolutionizing belted chamber packaging equipment with the B310, Multivac has introduced its larger B610 as the latest model in this new generation of machinery

Endress+Hauser Introduces Advanced Level Transmitter

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 07:16:00 GMT

Endress+Hauser announces the Deltapilot FMB 70 hydrostatic level pressure transmitter for food, beverage, dairy and pharmaceutical applications. Its watertight CONTITE pressure measuring cell and 316L stainless steel housing with polycarbonate sight glass withstand harsh washdown environments in the food industry

Eriez Introduces Mobile Training And Education Center

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 06:26:00 GMT

Eriez, world authority in advanced technology for magnetic, vibratory and inspection applications, introduces its latest resource: Orange University, a mobile training and education center designed for hands-on demonstrations and customer workshops.

Graphic Packaging Innovations On Display At Pack Expo 2010

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 07:55:00 GMT

Graphic Packaging International, Inc. (GPI), a subsidiary of Graphic Packaging Holding Company (NYSE: GPK), today announced that it will be an exhibitor at the Pack Expo 2010 tradeshow, sponsored by PMMI (Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute), and held at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois, October 31 through November 3, 2010

Over 25 Machines On Display At Pack Expo 2010

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:09:52 GMT

In booth S-2483, WeighPack will have over 25 machines on display, most running in complete systems. WeighPack is an industry leader offering a wide range of machines for weighing, bagging, and conveying. Among the many machines offered, WeighPack will be showcasing

Uren Novaberry, Poland, Improves Profitability With BEST Sorting Solutions

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:57:39 GMT

Uren Novaberry, one of Poland's leading fruit processing companies, has seen its frozen raspberry processing business become more profitable following its installation of a BEST HELIUST free fall laser sorting machine

Salad Processing On A Big Scale

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:35:49 GMT

As a reputed worldwide machine supplier for catering, convenience, fine foods and food industries, the Kronen company designs and produces complete production lines for preparing, washing, peeling, cutting, drying, dicing, mixing and packing foodstuffs in the fruit, salad and vegetable sector

Hollison Technologies Increases Capabilities For Food Safety

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:47:00 GMT

Hollison Technologies, provider of products and services to the food industry to detect and track contaminants in the food supply chain, today announced that it has increased its capabilities to include finished food products as well as surfaces

Put Food Safety On The Back-To-School Agenda

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:37:00 GMT

It's that time of year again. School is back in session, and everyone is transitioning from the ease of summer to a schedule jammed with homework and afterschool activities. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) encourages parents and educators to take advantage of this time of new beginnings to teach kids the importance of food safety and how to protect themselves from foodborne illness

Hyperspectral Imaging Speeds Detection Of Campylobacter

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:20:00 GMT

A type of high-tech imaging can be used to distinguish the foodborne pathogen Campylobacter from other microorganisms as quickly as 24 hours after a sample is placed on solid media in a Petri dish, according to a study published by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists. By Sharon Durham

Plant Scientists Move Closer To Making Any Crop Drought-Tolerant

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 06:08:00 GMT

A collaborative team of scientists has made a significant advance on the discovery last year by the University of California, Riverside's Sean Cutler of pyrabactin, a synthetic chemical that mimics a naturally produced stress hormone in plants to help them cope with drought conditions.

Sunscreen For Fungus Could Protect Food Crops From Insects

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 05:46:00 GMT

Scientists recently described development and successful initial tests on a substance that acts as a sunscreen for the microscopic spores of a fungus, brightening prospects for wider use of the fungus as a means of wiping out insect pests that attack food crops.

Wellington Foods Inc. Debuts New State-Of-The-Art Manufacturing Facility

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Wellington Foods, Inc., a leading nutritional supplement manufacturer, has announced the expansion of its production operation to its new headquarters in Corona, California. Moving to the larger state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, Wellington Foods has made a significant commitment to the long-term growth of the company and to the natural products industry

Partnership Brings Food Safety Help To Small Growers

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:49:00 GMT

An innovative partnership between Produce Marketing Association (PMA), Sysco Corporation and PrimusLabs.com is providing much-needed produce food safety training to small growers across America to help them increase their produce sales

Water Soluble Cinnamon Extract Could Reduce Risk Of Diabetes And Heart Disease

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 06:27:00 GMT

A study led by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) chemist Richard Anderson suggests that a water soluble extract of cinnamon, which contains antioxidative compounds, could help reduce risk factors associated with diabetes and heart disease. By Rosalie Marion Bliss

The Meat Industry Suppliers Alliance Foundation Announces Scholarship Recipients

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 07:19:00 GMT

The Meat Industry Suppliers Alliance (MISA) is proud to announced the winners of the MISA Foundation Meat Science Scholarship and the MISA/Siemens Scholarship

Primo 360 Weigher To Run In Full Operation At Pack Expo 2010

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 06:04:35 GMT

A complete system will be demonstrated in full operation including: a Primo 360 Weigher with 14-heads and 2.5 liter buckets, an r2b Bagger, and infeed system. Also on display will be a Primo 360 Weigher with 14-heads and 2.5 liter buckets