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Special Edition: Plant efficiency
Computer modelled heat recovery could slash processors' energy bills
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In the first part of a special edition on plant efficiency, we look at the results of a recently published Australian project, which found that a combination of computer modelling and dehydrator redesign can cut energy bills in half in dried fruit manufacture. Related news |
Krones reports H1 recovery in sales and profits
Krones claims to have achieved “turnaround” as orders start to flow in after a tough 2009; described by the company as the most difficult in its 59 year history.
Water-based anti-fog coating cost effective, easy to use, says company
An eco-friendly anti-fog coating for food packaging with high oil and grease resistance is the first water-based product that is repulpable and biodegradable, said Aqua Based Technologies (ABT).
Marel declares guarded optimism as orders and revenues climb
Marel hailed a stronger order intake for its processing equipment on the back of the continuing economic recovery as it posted improved operating results for the first half of 2010.
Alufoil output jumps in H1 2010
Production of aluminium foil in Europe climbed by more than 16 per cent during the first half of 2010 as confidence continued to return to the market, said a leading trade association.
Today's headlines across the Food industry
How brand and labelling impact purchasing decisions from FoodNavigator.com
Branding and labelling have the most impact on consumers’ buying decisions, followed by blind tasting, concludes a study that used wine tasting as a model to determine the relative influence of different cues on purchasing intent.
EU project produces low-cost spirulina from NutraIngredients.com
A project funded by the EU has resulted in an emerging spirulina industry in Chad, boosting production of the nutrient-rich algae to a commercial scale across the country.
Almonds on the up in new products from FoodNavigator.com
Almonds were the most popular nut used in new products launched in the EU last year, Mintel data indicate, with over 50 per cent of almond-containing foods in the confectionery and bakery categories.
Fruit flies help explain why diet success varies from FoodNavigator.com
study on fruit flies has indicated that genetic interaction with diet has a greater impact on body weight than diet alone, which the researchers say can help explain different reactions to similar diets.
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More data need on emerging marine biotoxin, says EFSA
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has called for more information on brevetoxins (BTX) - as it suggested the group of marine biotoxins could emerge in the region for the first time...
