MEAT AND SHELF LIFE
Optimising the shelf life of meat through ingredient innovation can influence the flavour and colour of a meat product – it doesn’t take much to overwhelm the traditional antimicrobial system. Even a small process can shift a product’s pH, while adding spices and sugars can alter the meat’s environment, and provide bacteria extra food to grow. Addressing formulation issues and using innovative ingredients, including fermented sugars and dextrose can work to prevent spoilage, ensuring optimum shelf life, with no food safety recalls.
FATS AND OILS
The fats and oils industry is under pressure, facing supply chain challenges, varying crops due to weather instability and critically, adulteration with traceability and provenance now key factors for food manufacturers. In the vast landscape of commercial and specialist fats and oils, food producers need to ensure that all raw materials are thoroughly tested and analysed by fully disclosing information about quality and purity to their customers. In this feature, we bring you the latest testing and analytical equipment for the industry.
DATA, SOFTWARE AND CYBER SECURITY
Cybersecurity is a risk for every value chain, and the food and beverage industry must be prepared to protect itself. Scheduled risk assessments, cyber security, analytics dashboards and management systems based on international standards can help a company develop a robust and structured approach to manage risk. So, what steps should you take to minimise risk to your company? If you supply services and solutions to the sector, please share your insights with us.
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Each month we offer our readers insights into the latest processing technology and innovations that could impact optimised processing time, quality and product integrity.
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PACKAGING INNOVATION AND CUSTOM PACKS
There’s a notable shift towards smaller packaging formats, particularly multipacks. This trend presents significant opportunities for manufacturers to encourage brand switching. Additionally, retailers find these smaller packs appealing as they save valuable shelf space and rely on attractive packaging to enhance sales. Despite overall growth, the South Africa packaging market faces challenges. Concerns about the environment and recycling have gained prominence, leading to an increased demand for sustainable packaging solutions. Rising raw material prices for alternative packaging options also contribute to this shift towards sustainability.Here you can tell the food industry why they should be utilising your products and showcase your products and technology.
ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATION
Addressing the challenges of automation is a strategic requirement for businesses eager to harness the full potential of modern technology, allowing companies to capitalise on the benefits while minimising disruptions and inefficiencies.
In this feature, we look at how and why the food and beverage sector is adopting packaging automation taking into account demand for customised packaging, optimising production lines and improving recycling rates.
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LABELLING
How is innovation redefining labelling design and application? Key requirements when it comes to stand-out labelling requirements is shelf shout, customisation, answering legal requirements in terms of recyclability, choosing the right technology and substrate for optimum runs. In this feature, we look at why companies in the food and beverage industry should choose you when considering their label and substrates requirements.
