Before products make it to store shelves, packaging facilities have to ensure that all types of foods aren’t spoiled by contaminants. The best way to do that is to ensure that the right technology is being used to package foods. Though the design of the packaging is an important aspect of keeping foods safe, extra [...]
Understanding the difference between probiotics & prebiotics is important. These are two terms that are often tossed around today and many people do not know what these terms actually mean. The problem with this is, they can both be important for good health. In this article, we will be looking at the definition of probiotics [...]
One of the things that people sometimes get confused about is what ‘free-from’ foods actually are. That’s because it is not as simple as it seems on the surface. In fact, there are lots of people that believe a package when it says it is free from certain things. That may not be the case [...]
Seaweed has long been used as in the production of food in Asian countries – and for good reason; seaweed is dense in vital vitamins and nutrients. No wonder why it is a staple in many Asian dishes, such as sushi. Many other countries are starting to take note of the benefits that seaweed provides [...]
Have you been diagnosed with a gluten allergy or sensitivity, or do you just want to give up gluten for your own personal reasons? No matter why you are going gluten-free, you’re going to want to make sure that you read all food labels to make sure you aren’t consuming the protein. Though gluten is [...]
How your products are packaged is just as important as the products themselves. This is particularly true when it comes to liquids and other goods that have to be blended. Packaging not only ensures the safety of the products, but it also communicates to consumers what your brand stands for. If you are in the [...]
For several years, legislative bodies throughout the country have struggled with the issue of whether to label food products as containing genetically modified organisms (GMOs) or bioengineered food. Congress and various states have wrestled with whether to require foods containing GMOs to be labeled as such, and, if so, what the label should look like. [...]
There are many factors which food processing businesses need to consider to ensure food processing safety for consumers. Adhering to the necessary food safety standards and regulations can help prevent outbreaks of food-borne illnesses such as Salmonella, E. coli and Campylobacter. The food manufacturing industry is under the microscope. The quality and safety of our products is our top priority at [...]
The kind of packaging used for a product is very important in its promotion and modern consumerism. Usually, prospective customers make decisions whether to buy the product or not by checking the kind of packaging design that has been used for the content. Moreover, if the material used for the packaging of the product is [...]
Food packaging trends are always changing. It gets smarter, more secure, more efficient. And it’s not simply because packaging is the first thing a consumer will see. It’s also because packaging is where a business can actually make a big impact at every level. The rate of change in this industry has continuously sped up, and [...]
