Creaform, a business of AMETEK, Inc. and worldwide provider of automated and portable 3D measurement solutions, unveils its next-generation scanners with the introduction of the HandySCAN BLACK+™️|Elite, and the complete redesigned of the HandySCAN SILVER™️ and HandySCAN SILVER™️|Elite. These latest iterations of the BLACK and SILVER Series promise superior precision as well as enhanced user experience. The new HandySCAN BLACK+™️|Elite provides a superior level of accuracy through the use of the Accu+ Kit, enabling the user to confidently rely on an optimized volumetric accuracy of 0.020mm+0.0 ..read more

Lotus Foods, the leading heirloom and organic rice and noodle company, has released an Impact Report that reflects on its 29 years of work to change the way rice is grown around the world and simultaneously mitigate the impacts of climate change, promote farmers’ resilience and empower women. Lotus Foods’ 2023 Impact Report highlights the farming community who work with Lotus Foods to preserve local biodiversity and grow rice more sustainably. Other achievements include the company’s commitment to stand with other B Corporations to accelerate reductions in emissions to be Net Zero by 2030; don ..read more

NORD has decades of experience with gas and dust explosion protection and offers particularly robust electric motors with powers from 0.12 to 200 kW especially for this field of use Image: NORD DRIVESYSTEMS Whether in the chemical, pharmaceutical or food industries: Companies that extract, transport or process raw materials require industry-specific, innovative drive solutions. As a system supplier, NORD offers matched drive systems consisting of gear unit, motor and drive electronics that are tailored to the respective requirements of the customer application. ATEX drives for explosion-protec ..read more

Singapore Food Agency (SFA) and the Centre for Food Safety in Hong Kong (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department announced that samples of prepackaged spice mix products from MDH and Everest brands were found to contain a pesticide, ethylene oxide. This announcement has led to Singapore and Hong Kong raising a ban on the products. “Members of the public should not consume the affected products. The trade should also stop using or selling the affected products immediately if they possess any of them,” the official statement from the CFS reads. A spokesperson from the CFS, said, “T ..read more

Arla Foods Ingredients has launched a high-protein concept for gamers who want to level up their nutrition. Titled ‘Progamer’, the ready-to-drink solution is designed to meet the needs of e-sports enthusiasts seeking benefits for their health as well as their gaming performance. The concept features energy-boosting ingredients alongside the game-changing whey protein isolate Lacprodan SP-9213, which is clear, provides a refreshing taste and is high in essential and branched-chain amino acids. Cido Silveira, Arla Foods Ingredients marketing & business development manager – South America, sa ..read more

By Mahalakshmi* For centuries, people have improved the appearance, taste, texture, and shelf life of foods by adding substances such as flavours, preservatives, and emulsifiers. In recent decades, global consumption of food additives has increased due to the demand for convenient products with extended shelf lives, leading to a rise in ultra-processed foods. Emulsifiers are crucial in various industries, serving as essential ingredients that stabilize and maintain emulsion uniformity. These compounds possess unique chemical properties that allow them to bridge the gap between immiscible sub ..read more

Euromed presents innovative natural solutions for the nutraceutical, functional food and cosmetics industries At the Nutraceuticals Europe Summit & Expo 2024, to be held in Barcelona (Spain), March 6-7, 2024, Euromed will highlight its growing range of Mediterranean fruit and vegetable extracts. Mediterranean plants naturally contain valuable nutrients that have been proven to support cardiovascular, metabolic, digestive, immune and skeletal muscle functions, all of which are vital for healthy ageing. In addition, the botanical ingredients manufac-turer will showcase its well-researched ..read more

Mettler-Toledo product inspection, a global leader in food product safety technologies, has announced its participation in SnackEx, hosted by the European Snack Association. The event will take place at Mässvägen 1, 125 30 Älvsjö, Stockholm, Sweden, on June 19 and 20, 2024, where the company will be exhibiting and speaking. At Booth 244, Mettler-Toledo, one of the leading product inspection experts for snacks, will showcase its innovative product inspection technologies tailored specifically for the salty and savoury snack industry. Among the featured product inspection solutions will be: Meta ..read more

Cargill meets 2021 commitment; removes iTFA from fats and oils even in countries without legislative mandates As of Jan. 1, 2024, every Cargill food customer, no matter where they are in the world, can be confident that the company’s fats and oils comply with the World Health Organization’s (WHO) recommended maximum tole-rance level for industrially produced trans-fatty acids (iTFA) in fats and oils. Cargill has achieved this milestone by becoming the first global supplier whose entire worldwide edible oils portfolio meets the WHO’s best practi-ce standard on iTFAs, limiting iTFA content t ..read more

Karunesh Singh, ISU Cluster head for Lamipak, sheds light on trends poised to impact the Indian dairy industry in 2024 and underscores Lamipak’s diverse range of aseptic packaging formats specifically designed for the Indian dairy market.  Question- Could you provide an overview of Lamipak’s business operations and the scale at which the company operates?  Lamipak is a global leader in aseptic packaging solutions. We offer aseptic laminates for both roll and sleeve-fed machines, alongside a suite of sustainable packaging options that include paper straws and their corresponding wr ..read more