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AppropriatePackaging Systems for Developing Countries

The growing competition in the retail market in sub Saharan Africa has a lot to do with the appeal of packaging of typical first world products over that of local entrepreneurs.   Several years ago entrepreneurs and community groups selling food products, often use recycled bottles and a simple black and white printed label like [...]

Freeze Concentration - Equipment Series

A while back I wrote about pressure processing which was driven by the “fresher flavour” of juice that is not heated. Freeze concentration is driven by the same quality concerns and is an alternative to concentration by boiling off water. 

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This article from the Institute of Food Technologists [...]

Small Scale Post Harvest and Food Processing Technology

This rather old book by The Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has an interesting, very detailed and clear section on post harvest and processing technology for food security. 

 

<P style=”text-align:center;”><font size=”-2″>click the image to visit the website</font></p>   Neither the age ( published 14 year ago ) nor the fact [...]

Design Your Own Drinks – Single Screenshot Series

I previously posted on getting your chewing gum in your own customised package, but here you can create a carbonated soft drink for your own use and for sale through the manufacturing company.

 

 

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COP 17 – It’s Underway And …..

I had thought I would follow what was happening at Durban online and find some interesting stuff on which to base a post. However, the amount of information is stunning. I downloaded an iPad app which pulls together all the information and found things like a 170 page report on emissions down to the level [...]

COP 17 - Creates its Own 20 000 ton Footprint

Those attending COPQ 17 are set to produce an extra 15 000 tons of Carbon Dioxide over the duration of the function.  

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To put this in some kind of perspective this is about the same size as the carbon footprint of the territory of Saint [...]

Indigenous Plants in the Preservation of Smoked Fish

This is another great article from the African Journal of Food, Agriculture , Nutrition and Development. 

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  It further promotes the potential of the chemical ingredients of indigenous plants. The study clearly show that Piper guinensis is the most effective within the experimental setup.    It would, [...]

A COP-17 Inspired Look at Carbon Footprints in Food Chains

With the United Nations and many of the world leaders in climate change on their way to Durban for COP-17, I think it might be worthwhile focussing on some Food Chain and Food Processing Issues that effect the carbon footprint of the food we eat.   There is no lack of information and discussion in [...]

High Pressure Processing

A few days ago, I came across the first product that I have seen that was marketed on the fact that it was High Pressure Processed. The brand name of these juices is ColdPress and the fact that they are produced using High Pressure Processing (HPP) is explained on their web page. HPP is claimed [...]

Cleaning Process Vessels in Place – Free Online Information

The cleaning of tanks and other process vessels is a large part of the effort required to ensure a quality product. As well as the food safety considerations products with uncontrolled microbial load will be inconsistent in quality and quicker to spoil.

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This website provides useful information [...]