GEA recently launched the RAY Plus series, a next-generation iteration of freeze dryers.

The newly formed Northern California Nut Processing Group brings together four Duravant operating companies—Key Technology, WECO, PPM Technologies, and Multiscan—to deliver a complete portfolio of processing solutions for the California nut industry, as well as local sales and service support.

GEA recently introduced its patented CONTA dual block valve technology for spray dryers that is hygienically designed to reduce microbial risk in food and dairy processing. 

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have granted “Generally Recognized as Safe” (GRAS) status to INNEO, a food processing aid that uses antimicrobial peptides to eliminate Listeria monocytogenes in food.

A recent survey of the low-moisture food industry and relevant stakeholders has revealed the sector’s key food safety challenges and research needs related to food safety culture, sanitation, pathogen reduction, and technology adoption.

In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak to Brendan Niemira, Ph.D., a Research Microbiologist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (USDA’s ARS), about his work developing cold plasma technology for microbial decontamination in food applications, and its potential to advance food safety.

NETZSCH Pumps and Systems has released its new NEMO® R. MY Magnetically Coupled Pump, a hermetically sealed pump that can convey liquid products and slurries with viscosities up to 20,000 centipoise (cps).

Food spoilage is the result of several factors, one of which is the level of moisture in the food. Flash freezing can be used to reduce spoilage in plant-based milk. Several interventions can improve quality and safety, especially with regard to packaging.

A novel, chemical- and heat-free egg processing technique utilizing engineered water nanostructures has been shown to effectively inactivate pathogens on eggshells while preserving eggs’ physical and nutritional quality.

A new precision fermentation process using Hydrosome Labs technology has been demonstrated to double precision fermentation yields and decrease production time.