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The food business is hugely dependent on consumer demands and processors, while equipment manufacturers must adapt accordingly to stay ahead of the game. Andre Erasmus examines some changes and adaptations that have taken place ...

Canadian consumers who avoid potatoes to reduce their carb intake can now try a new Ontario-grown variety that is touted to have a lower glycemic response, meaning it doesn’t cause the rapid ...

Oil is a key ingredient in any potato-chip production line. Used as a heat transfer agent during the frying process, it provides the chips with their unique flavor and texture. As the ...

Canadian-based Brandneu Foods has significantly reduced lead times for its popular range of kale chips by 75% after installing the high performance tna intelli-flav® OMS 5 at its plant in Toronto.  In ...

Improved shelf life for food products is essential – not only to satisfy the customer, but also to ensure quality and safety.Andre Erasmus has a closer look at how this works in ...

The U.S. Agency for International Development has awarded Michigan State University (MSU) a $5.8 million cooperative agreement to improve potato production in Bangladesh and Indonesia. The grant supports USAID’s work under Feed the ...

Production of frozen products, especially French fries, needs to be meticulous to end up with the perfect fry. This includes defect and foreign matter removal and naturally, trouble-free freezing if the end-user is to ...

Natural Blend Vegetable Dehydration, LLC held its opening on September 30th, manufacturing facility in Pitt County, North Carolina.  The company will dehydrate sweet potatoes to be used in various pet food products for the ...

Florigo has opened its Food Technology Centre on Friday March 14th, comprising the cutting, drying, (vacuum) frying and freezing technology. A lab-scale vacuum fryer, one of Florigo’s world patented technologies, is available ...

The market for food innovations is growing strongly and therefore one of the most dynamic and interesting markets in the world. Increasing population numbers in the developing countries and changing habits in ...