Articles Tagged with ''shelf-life extension''

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Report provides actions to address unsalable goods

The study ranks solutions with a track record of success and provides implementation guidance.
September 28, 2017
A new report provides the consumer goods sector with solutions to reduce the cost of unsaleable goods, or products that cannot be sold due to their condition.
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Universal Pasteurization announces second annual HPP Summit

The 2017 HPP Summit will feature a wide variety of speakers, panels and educational breakout sessions relevant to food manufacturers, retailers, foodservice providers, packagers and other companies in the food supply chain that are currently or considering taking advantage of HPP.
August 22, 2017
Universal Pasteurization Co., LLC, Lincoln, Neb., is hosting its second annual high-pressure processing (HPP) Summit Oct. 2-4 at the Atlanta Marriott Buckhead Hotel and Conference Center in Atlanta.
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OSU researchers develop water-resistant, antimicrobial edible wrap for food preservation

The film is similar in texture and appearance to plastic wrap, but it is edible and made of a combination of two naturally occurring substances.
June 23, 2017
Researchers at Oregon State University (OSU), Corvallis, Ore., developed a water-resistant and antimicrobial edible film that has the potential to extend the shelf life of foods with wet surfaces, such as meat, cheese and cut fruit and vegetables.
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Research reveals top strategies for reducing $15B in unsaleable consumer goods

Participants identified enhanced shelf life management, effective management of discontinued items and sharing of UPC-level data as among the most effective solutions.
May 3, 2017
New research conducted by CHEP, Orlando, Fla., evaluated and compared the effectiveness of 48 strategies manufacturers and retailers use to reduce unsaleable goods and generate cost savings.
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Shelf-life extension technology shows food savings

The Food Freshness Card is also effective for shipping containers, walk-in commercial refrigerators, produce markets, storage facilities and more.
October 27, 2016
Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, Mass., installed 36 Food Freshness Cards in storage areas, walk-in refrigerators and serving areas throughout the food services department.
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Rapid, low-temperature process adds weeks to milk’s shelf life

The treatment lowered bacterial levels below detection limits, and extended shelf life to up to 63 days.
July 25, 2016
A rapid heating and cooling of milk significantly reduces the amount of harmful bacteria, extending the shelf life by several weeks, according to a study produced by Purdue University, West Lafayette, Ind.
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New technology proves to extend shelf life of fruit, vegetables

Ultimately, it will make the whole production, distribution and sale process of fruits and vegetables more efficient.
May 6, 2016
Raw fruit and vegetables experienced an increased shelf life by up to one day in a study that involved produce being sprayed with an electrically-charged solution that kills bacteria responsible for spoilage.
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