Shelf life

Mission Produce and Hazel Technologies Extend Avocado Shelf Life, Combat Food Waste with AvoLast Technology

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Monday, July 20, 2020
Environment, Supermarket, Specialty, Restaurant, Bar, Agriculture, Retail, Natural Resources, Science, Other Science, Online Retail, Plants, Articles, Organisms, Food waste, Waste, Shelf life, Avocado, Food, Waste minimisation, Mission Produce, Inc., Hazel Technologies, Inc.

Integrating Hazel technology across Missions global supply chain, AvoLast makes it easier than ever for consumers to shop for and enjoy the perfect avocado.

Key Points: 
  • Integrating Hazel technology across Missions global supply chain, AvoLast makes it easier than ever for consumers to shop for and enjoy the perfect avocado.
  • AvoLast uses technology exclusively developed by Hazel Technologies, Inc., a USDA-funded agricultural technology company aimed at reducing food waste and increasing the efficiency of produce supply chains.
  • About Mission Produce, Inc.: Mission Produce is the worlds most advanced avocado network.
  • About Hazel Technologies, Inc.: Hazel Technologies is a USDA-funded startup that develops new solutions to extend the quality shelf life of fresh produce and reduce food waste.

Neogen launches advanced Soleris® NG microbial testing system

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Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Articles, Health, Pharmaceutical industry, Validity, Food safety, Packaging, Pharmacy, Validation, AOAC International, United States Pharmacopeia, Shelf life, Cosmetics

The Soleris NG system provides accurate and rapid microbiological answers in a complete system approach.

Key Points: 
  • The Soleris NG system provides accurate and rapid microbiological answers in a complete system approach.
  • The advanced Soleris NG system is validated using United States Pharmacopeia (USP) methodology to test numerous sample types, including nutraceuticals, cosmetics and cannabis products.
  • In addition, the Soleris vials have earned multiple AOAC validations and MicroVal certifications, which allows the Soleris NG system to provide proven testing solutions all along the food and consumer goods production cycle.
  • Applications for the system include spoilage flora analysis, sterility testing, shelf-life prediction, the testing of raw materials and finished products, and others.

Avient To Hold Second Quarter 2020 Conference Call

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Tuesday, July 7, 2020
Avient Aviation, Packaging, Shelf life, Plastic, Articles, Human activities, Business

Avient Corporation, with 2019 revenues of $2.9 billion, provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world.

Key Points: 
  • Avient Corporation, with 2019 revenues of $2.9 billion, provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world.
  • Examples include:
    Barrier technologies that preserve the shelf-life and quality of food, beverages, medicine and other perishable goods through high-performance materials that require less plastic
    Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation
    Avient employs approximately 9,100 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care and a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste.
  • For more information, visit www.avient.com .
  • To access Avient's news library online, please visit www.avient.com/news
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FSIS Sponsored Study Published in the Journal of Food Protection

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Wednesday, July 8, 2020
Articles, Food and drink, Food industry, Food politics, Food Safety and Inspection Service, Food safety in the United States, Food safety, Meat thermometer, Ground turkey, Thermometer, Shelf life

Washington DC, July 08, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is announcing the publication of An Observational Study of Thermometer Use by Consumers When Preparing Ground Turkey Patties in the July 2020 Journal of Food Protection.

Key Points: 
  • Washington DC, July 08, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is announcing the publication of An Observational Study of Thermometer Use by Consumers When Preparing Ground Turkey Patties in the July 2020 Journal of Food Protection.
  • The 2018 observational study investigated the use of food thermometers by consumers when preparing a meal that included ground turkey patties.
  • FSIS is the public health agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that ensures the safety of meat, poultry, and egg products and educates consumers on safe food practices.
  • The observational study was designed with participants randomly assigned to either a group that was shown an educational video on food thermometer use or a group that was not shown the video.

Sparkling Growth Opportunities Await for Food Processing Equipment Market Through Launch of Innovative and Efficient Equipment, ~5% CAGR Across the Forecast Period of 2019-2027, Projects Transparency Market Research

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Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Articles, Packaging, Food and drink, Food science, Business, Food, Shelf life

Thus, producers of food processing equipment are focusing on efficacy in heat processing machines to enhance the shelf life of bakery products.

Key Points: 
  • Thus, producers of food processing equipment are focusing on efficacy in heat processing machines to enhance the shelf life of bakery products.
  • Other factors like rapid urbanization, preference for processed food consumption, and rising disposable income are playing an important role in building the foundation of growth for the food processing equipment market.
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    The offering of innovative solutions by key players for improving the efficiency of food processing equipment is assisting the growth of the food processing equipment market.
  • Mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, collaborations, and partnerships form an important part of the growth of the food processing equipment market.

Sparkling Growth Opportunities Await for Food Processing Equipment Market Through Launch of Innovative and Efficient Equipment, ~5% CAGR Across the Forecast Period of 2019-2027, Projects Transparency Market Research

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Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Articles, Packaging, Food and drink, Food science, Business, Food, Shelf life

Thus, producers of food processing equipment are focusing on efficacy in heat processing machines to enhance the shelf life of bakery products.

Key Points: 
  • Thus, producers of food processing equipment are focusing on efficacy in heat processing machines to enhance the shelf life of bakery products.
  • Other factors like rapid urbanization, preference for processed food consumption, and rising disposable income are playing an important role in building the foundation of growth for the food processing equipment market.
  • Request a sample of the study
    The offering of innovative solutions by key players for improving the efficiency of food processing equipment is assisting the growth of the food processing equipment market.
  • Mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, collaborations, and partnerships form an important part of the growth of the food processing equipment market.

Advisory - Best-before and expiration dates of foods: what you should know

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Monday, June 22, 2020
Drug Safety, Food safety, Product safety, Options, Expiration date, Product, Expiration, Articles, Health, Shelf life, Drug expiration

Issue: Important information onbest-before and expiration dates of foods.

Key Points: 
  • Issue: Important information onbest-before and expiration dates of foods.
  • What to do:Best-before dates and expiration dates are not the same.
  • An expiration date is not the same as a best-before date.
  • These types of foods have strict compositional and nutritional specifications that may not be met after the expiration date.

PharmaCyte Biotech Successfully Develops “Change History” for its Clinical Trial Product for Pancreatic Cancer

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Wednesday, June 10, 2020
FDA, Public relations, Investor relations, Communications, Clinical trials, Biotechnology, Health, Pharmaceutical, General Health, Oncology, Papermaking, Articles, Cellulose, Excipients, Polysaccharides, Chemical substances, Shelf life, Chemistry, Bacterial cellulose, Cellulose insulation

The first generation of product was referred to as CapCell, and the current generation of product is referred to as CypCaps.

Key Points: 
  • The first generation of product was referred to as CapCell, and the current generation of product is referred to as CypCaps.
  • Although the cellulose material is basically the same, a material of improved quality is used in the 2nd generation product.
  • In addition, the production process for the cellulose is more closely controlled in the 2nd generation product.
  • Lastly, the encapsulated cells undergo a maturation process in the 2nd generation product and are stored frozen for a longer shelf life.

KanPak Swiftly Bottles Surplus Milk To Support Hunger Relief

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Monday, June 8, 2020
Food and drink, Articles, Milk, Dairy, Golden State Foods, Shelf life

The milk donation originates from KanPak U.S., a dairy products subsidiary of Golden State Foods (GSF), one of the largest diversified suppliers to the foodservice and retail industries.

Key Points: 
  • The milk donation originates from KanPak U.S., a dairy products subsidiary of Golden State Foods (GSF), one of the largest diversified suppliers to the foodservice and retail industries.
  • Refusing to stand by while surplus food goes to waste and more people go hungry, GSF and KanPak quickly launched a surplus milk bottling initiative and drove remarkable speed-to-market in about a month's time.
  • Subsequent runs will potentially double that quantity to 30,000 total gallons of long-shelf-life milk, all to help alleviate hunger.
  • For hunger relief efforts in rural communities, KanPak's individually bottled, shelf-stable milk may be distributed unrefrigerated in handy six-pack quantities directly to those in need.

Poll: 78% of Americans Aren't Prepared for a Disaster When it Comes to Food and Water

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Friday, June 5, 2020
Articles, Chemistry, Bottled water, Chemical compounds, Canning, Shelf life, Water, Canned

New national polling, commissioned by DisasterChecklist.org and conducted by Engine Group, shines a light on America's lack of preparedness.

Key Points: 
  • New national polling, commissioned by DisasterChecklist.org and conducted by Engine Group, shines a light on America's lack of preparedness.
  • When asked about the items believed to be most important during emergencies, 71 percent of respondents said canned food and 70 percent said bottled water.
  • Between canned goods and bottled water, the latter was sought out more, with 61 percent of all respondents reporting they purchased water.
  • "Having enough bottled water and non-perishable food on hand for your family should be a priority for everyone."