Mario González, HPP Applications Specialist at Hiperbaric, the world's leading supplier of HPP machines, tells us about a little-known HPP application that recently has awakened the interest of recognised brands worldwide. DISADVANTAGES OF STANDARD TREATMENTS Heat treatments’ uses are so wide-ranging because they inactivate bacteria and/or inhibit bacterial growth,…
Read Up Before You Drink Up! Is Your Beer Laced With Glyphosate?
In a 2019 study, a US advocacy group found trace amounts of the weed killer glyphosate in 14 out of 15 popular beers that were tested.1 The study found that Tsingtao beer contained 49 parts per billion (ppb) of the chemical; Corona, Miller Lite and Budweiser had between 25 and…
Food Safety: A Make-Or-Break Issue
Improving food safety is now more challenging more than ever, due to the increasing demand and rise of consumers’ expectations. However, with traceability and transparency, the future of food safety and food supply is bright. Contributed by Aik Jin, Tan, Vertical Solutions Lead, Zebra Technologies Asia Pacific. How has…
Better Tech, Safer Food
According UN’s Food and Agricultural Agency (FAO), 225,000 people die every year in the Asia and Pacific region due to food borne diseases. In this short article, John Young, APAC director at automation parts supplier EU Automation, describes how the latest technology can help produce food in a safer, more…
Food Safety During A Global Pandemic
It is clear that in the F&B industry, the adoption of digital solutions is essential as safety and risk compliance becomes paramount. Blockchain technology, artificial intelligence, and intelligent packaging designs, among others, will lead to a more resilient, robust, and safe food supply chain. By Dr. Nadiah Ghazalli, Chemicals Materials…
Euromonitor report: COVID-19 to Slow Sustainability But Create New Opportunities In Southeast Asia
According to a new global market research company Euromonitor International report on sustainability in Southeast Asia, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the resulting reprioritisation of resources may slow the sustainability push in the short term, however there are opportunities to improve business efficiency through sustainability. Opportunities for sustainably in Southeast Asia The…
The Natural Food Safety Solution To Meet Market Needs & Consumer Demands
Consumers today are increasingly reaching for simpler, ‘free-from’ and clean-label products. The main challenge for food production has always been food safety and shelf-life, and KEMIN helps provide answers for the food industry. Over the last decade, demand for convenience food products have soared, attributing to factors such as shift…
Zebra Study: Only Two In 10 Consumers Have Complete Confidence Their Food Is Safe To Eat
On average less than 40 percent of food and beverage industry decision-makers place complete trust in the industry to ensure food and beverage safety. Zebra Technologies Corporation has announced the results of its Food Safety Supply Chain Vision Study. The study highlights the views of consumers as well as food and…
Is New Food Really Safe?
The world's population is growing, and is expected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050. Correspondingly, the demand for food, particularly for meat, is also likely to increase rapidly.1 It is predicted that both meat and seafood consumption in an increasingly urbanised Asia will increase by another 78 percent between 2017…
Challenges & Opportunities In The Halal Market Within Southeast Asia
Given its intricacy, the integrity of the entire Halal supply chain is of utmost importance. "Halal"—what is it and what does it mean? While the literal meaning of this Arabic word means lawful or permissible and typically associated with food and beverages, the word 'halal' has since evolved. Between the…
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