Processing Technologies

Study Evaluates Pathogen Reductions on Microgreens Treated with UV-C

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Although UV-C was effective against Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria monocytogenes under most conditions, pathogen regrowth during refrigerated storage was significant. The findings suggest UV-C may be a useful post-harvest intervention when used in combination with other measures.

Food Innovation: An Introduction to Precision Fermentation

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Precision fermentation has the potential to improve food security, promote sustainable food production, and support the food sector as an important driver of economic growth. The biotechnology behind precision fermentation is likely to become progressively visible, and its role in food manufacturing will become increasingly important. 

Macrowave RF Pasteurization Validated for Microbial Reduction in Infant Formula Ingredient

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:54:57 -0400

Radio Frequency Company’s Macrowave Radio Frequency (RF) pasteurization systems have been fully validated for the treatment of rice flour utilized in infant formula, achieving a greater than 5-log reduction of important pathogens.

USDA-ARS Prototype Prevents Mycotoxin Accumulation During Malting of Barley

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0500

Incorporating a novel “bio-fumigation” method based on a natural compound produced by mustard plants, the micro-malting machine effectively addresses mycotoxins while preserving quality. USDA is working with industry to scale the prototype for widespread adoption.

Excelitas Introduces BlueLight Flash UVC Disinfection System for Food Industry

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 12:26:51 -0500

The pulsed light disinfection system is engineered for food processing and packaging environments, with a range of applications from direct irradiation of foodstuffs to package disinfection.

KROHNE Announces Corolis Flowmeter Technology to Meet Food Processors’ Needs

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:02:28 -0500

KROHNE markets its Coriolis flowmeters as applicable to the food industry and especially useful in mass-based operations, recipe formulation, blending applications, and scenarios where ownership changes are transacted.

XENON Launches CIXL Pulsed Light System for Food Safety, Pathogen Control

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:51:12 -0500

The Compact Integrated Xenon Lamp (CIXL) from XENON Corporation is a fully integrated, plug-and-play system that delivers pulsed light—a technology that provides food processors with a non-chemical method for pathogen control on food contact materials and food packaging.

Ep. 206. Jay Berglind: In Fearless Pursuit of Safer Eggs and Food Safety Innovation

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 02:30:00 -0500

In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak to Jay Berglind, the CEO of Aegis Foods and the maker of Fearless Eggs, known for its novel pasteurization process. Jay discusses the science behind Fearless Eggs’ method and what sets it apart from traditional pasteurization, and the importance of food safety innovation.

Hiperbaric, Sunrise Partnership Expands East Coast Manufacturers’ HPP Access

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 11:45:48 -0500

Food and beverage industry customers will benefit from a fully integrated, one-stop solution that combines high-pressure processing (HPP) tolling, co-manufacturing, packaging, labeling, cold storage, and logistics support

ABB Introduces Baldor-Reliance Food-Safe Feather Picker Motor

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 11:15:42 -0400

Poultry plants can cut downtime with ABB’s new, hygienically designed Food Safe Feather Picker motor.

Fouling in Dairy Products Thermal Processing: Causes, Effects, and Mitigation Strategies

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

This article explores the challenges of fouling in thermal processing of dairy products.

Integrated Nut Processing Line Encompasses Every Step, From Post-Shelling to Packaging

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 15:19:22 -0400

Duravant’s Key Technology and PPM Technologies have jointly introduced a new, fully integrated nut processing line that automates all nut processing steps, from post-shelling to packaging.

New CookWright Continuous Frying System From PPM Technologies

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 16:44:49 -0400

PPM Technologies has introduced the new CookWright continuous frying system, designed to maximize production efficiency and product quality, with a wide range of capacities and design options available.

JD Manufacturing Upgrades Industrial Automatic Batch Fryer With Powerful Bison Blower

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 16:32:14 -0400

By integrating Bison’s Nautilair blower into its existing JD500CXI automatic batch fryer, JD Manufacturing was able to increase the output of its fryer by 20 percent while reducing fuel consumption.

University of Wisconsin Researcher Establishing Research Program for Cold Plasma in Dairy Food Safety

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 12:19:57 -0400

With support from the Dairy Innovation Hub, a professor at University of Wisconsin–Platteville is establishing a research program to explore the use of cold plasma technology for food safety, sustainable agriculture, and dairy processing.

Syntegon Launches New Kliklok Advanced Carton Closer

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 09:36:48 -0500

Syntegon’s new Kliklok Advanced Carton Closer (Kliklok ACC) provides an efficient secondary packaging solution that ensures high-quality results with minimal rejects

New Multi-Conveyor System Z-Shaped Belt for Snack Foods Inclines to Seven-Foot Height

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 16:30:37 -0500

Multi-Conveyor recently built a mild steel, bolted construction Z-shaped incline belt conveyor for the transportation of snack crackers.

True Phosphate Replacer for Meat and Poultry—the All-New TasteNrich HyBind PR3

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 15:56:37 -0500

Wenda Ingredients’ newest product, TasteNrich HyBind PR3, is a true phosphate replacer, designed to help naturally enhance the yield and texture of meat and poultry while supporting clean-label formulations.

Top Ten Food Safety Innovations of 2024

hendersonb@bnpmedia.com (Bailee Henderson) — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0500

This year’s Top Ten Food Safety Innovations list was chosen based on which discoveries and technologies attracted the most attention from Food Safety Magazine readers, including new detection methods for chemical and microbiological contaminants, novel processing technologies, preharvest interventions for microbial risks, and others.

EFSA Explores Processing Effects, Toxicity Testing to Inform Novel Protein Safety Assessments

hendersonb@bnpmedia.com (Bailee Henderson) — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Recent research efforts by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) to support novel food risk assessments include a study of the effects that processing methods for novel and genetically modified foods can have on proteins, as well as the development of a fit-for-purpose, in vitro toxicity assessment approach for novel proteins.

New GEA RAY Plus Freeze Dryers

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 15:12:40 -0400

GEA recently launched the RAY Plus series, a next-generation iteration of freeze dryers.

New Northern California Nut Processing Group Offers Comprehensive Suite of Duravant Equipment Solutions

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 14:53:22 -0400

The newly formed Northern California Nut Processing Group brings together four Duravant operating companies—Key Technology, WECO, PPM Technologies, and Multiscan—to deliver a complete portfolio of processing solutions for the California nut industry, as well as local sales and service support.

Hygienically Designed GEA CONTA Spray Dryer Valve Technology Reduces Microbial Risk

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 15:39:51 -0400

GEA recently introduced its patented CONTA dual block valve technology for spray dryers that is hygienically designed to reduce microbial risk in food and dairy processing.

INNEO Processing Aid for Listeria Receives GRAS Status From FDA, USDA

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 12:09:19 -0400

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have granted “Generally Recognized as Safe” (GRAS) status to INNEO, a food processing aid that uses antimicrobial peptides to eliminate Listeria monocytogenes in food.

Industry Survey Reveals Key Challenges to Ensuring Low-Moisture Food Safety

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 10:26:49 -0400

A recent survey of the low-moisture food industry and relevant stakeholders has revealed the sector’s key food safety challenges and research needs related to food safety culture, sanitation, pathogen reduction, and technology adoption.

Ep. 177. Dr. Brendan Niemira: Cold Plasma Technology for Food Safety and Sanitation

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 02:30:00 -0400

In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak to Brendan Niemira, Ph.D., a Research Microbiologist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (USDA’s ARS), about his work developing cold plasma technology for microbial decontamination in food applications, and its potential to advance food safety.

New NEMO® MY Magnetically Coupled Pump Conveys Highly Viscous Liquids Without Leaks

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 14:26:19 -0400

NETZSCH Pumps and Systems has released its new NEMO® R. MY Magnetically Coupled Pump, a hermetically sealed pump that can convey liquid products and slurries with viscosities up to 20,000 centipoise (cps).

Reducing Spoilage of Plant-Based Milk with Flash Freezing

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Food spoilage is the result of several factors, one of which is the level of moisture in the food. Flash freezing can be used to reduce spoilage in plant-based milk. Several interventions can improve quality and safety, especially with regard to packaging.

New Chemical- and Heat-Free Egg Processing Method Kills Bacteria While Preserving Quality

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 15:56:51 -0400

A novel, chemical- and heat-free egg processing technique utilizing engineered water nanostructures has been shown to effectively inactivate pathogens on eggshells while preserving eggs’ physical and nutritional quality.

Hydrosome Labs Technology Set to Improve Precision Fermentation Process

Thu, 23 May 2024 10:00:00 -0400

A new precision fermentation process using Hydrosome Labs technology has been demonstrated to double precision fermentation yields and decrease production time.