Food Manufacturing - July/August 2014

Molecular Detection Assay

Company's new molecular detection assay Salmonella has received an extension.

The test kit helps food processors and other parties detect Salmonella and consequently prevent salmonellosis. The kit is now validated by the AFNOR Certification for all human foods and environmental samples. The new validations confirm the molecular approach for pathogen detection. The assay is certified for egg, meat and dairy food products, excluding milk powders. In 2013, the AFNOR committee found the assay to be as or more effective than standard methods for detecting Salmonella in seafood, vegetable products and environmental samples taken from food processing sites. The newest NF validation certification for the assay is now certified for the detection of Salmonella in powdered dairy products, cocoa-based products, spices and aromatic herbs, concentrates, and instant coffees and teas using specific protocols for those challenging foods.

3M Food Safety www.3M.com

Yogurt Pouch Packaging

Company introduces special packaging films for a new yogurt pouch. The new pouch is designed for on-the-go enjoyment. Stand-up pouches are expected to grow at 6. 5 percent annually and represent 27. 2 percent of the market by 2023, according to a recent report. Stand-up packaging is replacing preformed bottles and jars for distinctive shelf appeal and to reduce direct materials and packaging weight for cost savings and a reduced environmental footprint. The resalable cap provides portion control to help reduce food waste and provide consumers with a portable packaging solution. The product is lightweight and durable. Yogurt pouch packaging films are used to assemble a pouch with a fitment on a horizontal form-fill-seal (FFS) machine. The film material was selected for its ability to support a 60-day refrigerated shelf life, run on high-speed processing equipment and absorb distribution abuse. The stiffness helps the finished packages stand up straight on store shelves for better merchandising.