What Is Active Packaging?
Active packaging is the incorporation of particular components into a packaging system that release or absorb substances from the packaged food into the surrounding environment. […]
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Why You Need Meal Prep
Meal prep as its become known to many might sound a but urban if not urbane but it’s one of the best ways to have […]
Stockpiling results in increased food waste
One of the main consequences of the Coronavirus epidemic worldwide has been the stockpiling of essential goods. This has resulted in increased food waste. Whilst […]
Food Contact Materials Legislation
Food packaging which comes into contact with the food itself is covered by two pieces of legislation in the European Union. This is Framework Regulation […]
Fruit Ripening
Fruit ripening is a feature of nature, a biochemical process by which produce becomes acceptable for consumption and bestows its nutritional benefits when consumed. One […]
What Is Modified Atmospheric Packaging (MAP) ?
Modified atmospheric packaging or MAP for short is a packaging technique designed to keep produce as fresh as possible. It is also known by other […]
Getting To Grips With Resealable Food Bags
As with all new Year Resolutions, I am forced to come to the conclusion that they really only last until something better comes along. So […]
What is the best contract manufacturer for your beverage?
Contract manufacturing is the way to go for most small start ups looking to get their brand into the marketplace. Let’s face it, the cost […]
The Power Of Vacuum Packaging And Sous-Vide Cooking
Vacuum packaging of food products provides a new dimension of the both the home producer and the commercial manufacturer. Why ? It’s all about extending […]
Biodegradeable Polyester Particles For Encapsulation – Polylactic Acid
Many advanced drug delivery systems have started using biodegradeable polyesters. These materials are based on matrices of poly(ε‐caprolactone) (PCL), poly(lactic acid) (PLA) and poly(lactic‐co‐glycolic acid) […]
Food Packaging Sustainability
Food product packaging, indeed any kind of packaging does not lend itself well to environmental sustainability. The issue is often business and the extra cost […]
Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (HPMC)
Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (HPMC) is one of the cellulose derivatives which makes for an ideal edible packaging. HPMC is used in the food industry and has many roles […]
The Benefits Of Dry Ice
Dry ice is carbon dioxide in a solid form. It is used rather like ice from water to rapidly cool all sorts of materials including […]
Removing Carbon Dioxide For Food Stability
Carbon dioxide production during food storage remains a safety and a quality issue. If a food or beverage in a glass container or other rigid […]
Adopting Blister Packaging
Blister packaging is probably handled everywhere and a jolly useful type of packaging it is too. The key features is that it is a a […]
Pullulan – A Valuable Edible Coating For Fruit & Meat
Most of us are not that familiar with pullulan but we may have eaten it at some point because it is nowadays used as an […]
EFSA Re-Evaluates Bisphenol (BPA) Safety
Bisphenol (BPA) has been a problematic material for a number of years following its appearance in food and drink products in contact with plastics. The […]
How To Manufacture Edible Films
Edible films are used to coat fruits, vegetables and foodstuffs as a way to extend their shelf-life and protect them from injury. The manufacturing process […]
How Does Hot Fill Packaging Work ?
If you have ever needed to stabilise a beverage or sauce, then hot-fill is one processing method that you must have thought about. The technique […]