Everything Food technology

Embracing Digitalization

This article addresses the significance of digitalization in the context of recall management, highlighting the benefits of utilizing recall management software tools and participating in a global recall ready community.

Food packaging concepts for the circular economy

Against the backdrop of ecological necessity and the associated global challenges, such as the increasing volume of waste and the scarcity of finite resources, a change from a linear economy to a circular economy is imperative.

Application of pulsed electric fields (PEF)  in the food industry

The application of pulsed electric fields (PEF) can be used as an innovative technology in various areas of the food industry and bioprocess engineering. The aim is to influence the cell structure of plants or microorganisms.

Robots in the food industry

The purpose of this Expert report is to identify and analyse the use of robotics in the food industry and to examine the opportunities and risks of using robots.

Artificial intelligence and machine learning

This Expert report intends to show how AI and ML function in order to establish a general understanding of these technologies. Various examples of ML and AI applications will subsequently be provided and an outlook for improved risk prevention along the food supply chain will be outlined.

Extrusion

This expert report explains the extrusion, a traditional structuring and texturizing processes for the food production of the future.

Predictive Maintenance

Companies in the food industry usually have an evolved, heterogeneous production landscape. Production and maintenance managers recognize the need to deal with new technologies and Predictive Maintenance, but often lack a concrete starting point or the topic is too complex and gets lost in daily business. The food industry in particular can not only save costs through proactive maintenance, but can also ensure the indispensable ability to serve the market and deliver to consumers.

Reduction Strategies for Fat, Sugar and Salt Part 5

This Expert report represents Part 4 of the explanations on the main topic of “Reformulation” and discusses the scientific approach of “blueprinting” as a helpful tool in food & beverage product development.

Reduction Strategies for Fat, Sugar and Salt Part 4

This Expert report represents Part 4 of the explanations on the main topic of “Reformulation” with Focus on milk, dairy products and cheese.