Benefits Drive Growth of Batch Frying

December 5, 2016

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Batch frying has emerged one of today’s fastest-growing production techniques, as manufacturers around the globe look for new ways to meet increasing consumer demand for healthy snacks. Batch frying systems have helped to enable double-digit growth of the fruit and vegetable chip market over the last several years, creating new opportunities for healthier versions of...
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by Michael Green

On-the-Go Gets Healthy

December 5, 2016

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Today’s consumers are increasingly motivated by two distinct forces: They are focused on health and wellness, and they are short on time. It’s no wonder that manufacturers are seeing a growing demand for healthy foods that are convenient, fast and easily accessible. The intersection of health and convenience has been a long time coming, but...
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Manufacturers embrace innovative snacks, unique seasonings

October 27, 2016

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As the snack market continues to grow, manufacturers are rolling out innovative flavour combinations and unique seasonings to entice consumers and stand out from the competition. Potato chip companies in particular are looking for ways to succeed in a field increasingly crowded with new chips and other snack options. One of the biggest flavour trends...
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Global snack demand grows

October 27, 2016

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Snacking is big business around the globe, and the market is growing bigger every year. Several key trends, including demand for healthier snack options, are helping to drive growth for many vendors. The snack segment grew about 2.5 per cent overall in 2015, according to market research firm Spins, with savory snacks experiencing some of...
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innovations update: product-in-seal-detection with intelli-speed and gas flow controller

October 26, 2016

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Two of the top concerns for today’s manufacturers are achieving operational cost savings and producing a consistent, high-quality product. Our most recent innovations update enables our customers to meet both goals by detecting product-in-seal issues using speed modulation software and the gas flow controller in tna robag® 3 series packaging systems.   challenge Using gas...
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Consumer demand for unique seasonings skyrockets

July 26, 2016

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Consumers today are increasingly drawn to unique seasoning combinations, unexpected flavours and limited-time seasonal offerings. Seasonal ingredients in particular are becoming incredibly popular. In fact, global market research firm Mintel found that 45 per cent of consumers feel that seasonal ingredients connote freshness. 63 per cent of shoppers also say they want to see seasonal...
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FDA: Reduce levels of acrylamide in foods

July 26, 2016

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Echoing long-held concerns worldwide over the dangers of acrylamide in foods, in March the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released its final recommendations for the food industry: if feasible, it is time to consider ways to reduce acrylamide in your products. Acrylamide is a chemical compound that can form in food products during high-temperature...
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Innovations Update: Fully enclosed cams for tna robag 3 series and robag 2ci

July 25, 2016

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As packaging systems continue to advance, tna wants to ensure that its customers continue to benefit from not only the most efficient technology available, but also the most reliable equipment on the market. This goal led us to our most recent innovation update, fully enclosed cams for the tna robag® 3 series and robag 2ci...
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Project Management: A winning formula for building one of the world’s biggest french fry fryers

July 19, 2016

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Providing 360-degree support Effective project management is often key to the success, or failure, of any large-scale project. At Florigo, we’ve just built one of the biggest French fry fryers in the world. The system is capable of processing at least 25 tonnes of product per hour, helping a leading Brazilian manufacturer significantly increase production...
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Turnkey solutions and what they mean for food manufacturing

July 1, 2016

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The concept of a “turnkey solution” has been around for a while. In fact nowadays, everyone seems to be offering systems, services or solutions that merely require you to “turn” the key and they’re ready to go. Whether it’s a build-to-order home, a new franchise business opportunity or an entire food manufacturing line, turnkey solutions...
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