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.
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