Emphasis on food safety has been at its highest in the past couple of years, mostly as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Consumer attention on this segment has increased, meaning companies in the space have to demonstrate that not only is their output safe to eat and drink, but that they are complying with the standard. This is especially true as the “lazy food” sector is gaining popularity, with people purchasing more packaged, frozen or takeaway food due to the pandemic. Convenience … [Read more...] about Improved hygiene in food processing lies in the details
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Linde releases new remote freezing monitoring system
Global industrial gases and engineering company Linde has introduced its upgraded monitoring system for cryogenic freezers. The Cryoconnect® RM tool provides food manufacturers online access to current and historical freezer data anytime and anywhere these are needed. In effect, real-time data analysis is possible to ensure the equipment’s optimal performance. Operational sensors are used to collect data, which are then sent to those involved in the shop floor – managers, operators, analysts … [Read more...] about Linde releases new remote freezing monitoring system
Going beyond supporting sustainability in alternative protein
Protein is an essential source of nutrition and there is a growing demand for it, forecasted to increase by 78% in 2050. As the protein system in the food and beverage industry involves both consumption and production, it becomes necessary to conduct these two processes within planetary boundaries. However, as the traditional meat industry is a high-energy, high-resource type, negative impacts on the nitrogen cycle balance, water quality and biodiversity are to be expected. For … [Read more...] about Going beyond supporting sustainability in alternative protein
