Industrially produced trans-fatty acids (iTFAs) pose a variety of health concerns in the global food supply chain. In a bid to further improve consumer diets across the world, the World Health Organization (WHO) has released a guide, the WHO REPLACE, for governments and various industries, which includes the standard of using a maximum of 2 grams of iTFA per 100 grams of fat/oils by the end of 2023. Cargill is the first to commit to meet WHO’s campaign, taking it a step further by achieving … [Read more...] about Cargill first to commit to remove industrially produced trans-fatty acids
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AMETEK STC launches new temperature calibrator for sanitary sensors
Denmark-based AMETEX STC has introduced the JOFRA RTC-168 Reference Temperature Calibrator that is specific to sanitary sensors used in the food and pharmaceutical industries. This product provides a solution to the difficulty in calibrating such sanitary sensors due to their small sizes. The RTC-168 features a new well design for sensors with large flanges, so they can easily get closer to the uniformity zone faster, and with improved accuracy. Its sensor basket has a temperature equalizer … [Read more...] about AMETEK STC launches new temperature calibrator for sanitary sensors
Solaris Biotechnology acquisition by Donaldson Company completed
Leader in innovative filtration products Donaldson Company has completed the acquisition of Solaris Biotechnology, costing approximately €41 million. The latter, a bioprocessing equipment manufacturer, will share its tech including bioreactors, fermentors and tangential flow filtration systems for the food and beverage industry. Its product portfolio covers benchtop to commercial-scale manufacturing systems. “We are excited about Solaris’ capabilities and growth trajectory, and this … [Read more...] about Solaris Biotechnology acquisition by Donaldson Company completed