Sow the seeds: utilising the whole olive
Until recently, the pit and seed of an olive have been discarded as waste. However, new technology, launched by the Bühler Group in collaboration with Grupo Elayo, is able to...
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Labour shortage: the agricultural industry in the UK
The growing population, combined with a shortage of workers, has meant the industry is looking at other ways to efficiently feed consumers. Callum Tyndall asks whether the current agriculture model...
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Tools of the trade: using industry 4.0 to drive growth
With industry 4.0 set to revolutionise the way companies approach manufacturing, Tetra Pak has teamed up with Microsoft to develop a new suite of practical services. Eloise McLennan explores how...
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Buzzing circuits: will we see robot bees replace organic pollinators?
Could robot bees ever replace the real thing? Elliot Gardner finds out more.
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Bugs, sweets and sawdust: alternative animal feeds changing agriculture
For every billion more people on the planet, ten billion more farm animals are required to feed them. Elliot Gardner looks into the top animal fodder alternatives.
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Altering eating habits with augmented reality
Can our diets be changed using technology? Elliot Gardner finds out more about augmented reality and food.
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Bittersweet symphony: using sound to influence taste
Sound is an integral part of the multisensory food experience – but could it have a greater application? Elliot Gardner finds out more.
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September’s top stories: Fourth chocolate type unveiled, Bunge to acquire 70% stake in IOI Loders Croklaan
Barry Callebaut unveiled fourth chocolate type Ruby, Bunge agreed to acquire 70% ownership stake in IOI Loders Croklaan (Loders) for $946m. Foodprocessing-technology.com wraps-up key headlines from September 2017.
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Could gas from sewage and landfills be the answer to global food shortages?
Methane, a natural gas, is being processed and turned into protein for animal feed – but could it be used in human food? Elliot Gardner finds out more.
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Radioactive revolution: improving Costa Rican food safety with nuclear technology
Costa Rican food scientists have recently made use of nuclear technology to improve food standards and avoid the use of foreign laboratories. Elliot Gardner finds out more.
