Nitrates and nitrites give processed meats their characteristic pink colour and robust flavour. Although many consumers want to limit consumption of these preservatives because the substances can form potentially cancer-causing compounds, knowing how much is in food has been difficult to determine. Now, researchers reporting in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces have developed a colour-changing film that consumers can stick onto foods and easily analyse nitrite levels by snapping a … [Read more...] about Stickers and a smartphone for easy nitrite detection on foods
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Nestlé Nescafé incorporates remote monitoring software in soluble coffee facility
Nescafé’s Toluca Complex, the largest production facility for the brand has integrated Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure™ Asset Advisor software. This program allows engineers and staff to remotely monitor electrical equipment, ensuring that issues are resolved proactively. This particular facility produces 1 million jars of soluble coffee per day, so service continuity is vital to its operations. The Asset Advisor software helps avoid costly disruptions, with workers spending more time … [Read more...] about Nestlé Nescafé incorporates remote monitoring software in soluble coffee facility
Fixing the fragile food system through technology
The food production capacities across the globe continue to be challenged with supply chains under severe stress, changing travel restrictions and the uncertainty that the pandemic has brought. The past couple of years served as a wake-up call for many countries like Singapore, revealing just how weak its food security system is. And with Asia’s population continuing to grow, increase, a weak system won’t be able to sufficiently feed the succeeding generation. Focusing on … [Read more...] about Fixing the fragile food system through technology