The rise in popularity of deli foods is challenging product designers to formulate convenience foods that maintain safety and quality throughout product shelf life, yet still live up to consumer perception. ...More
Proper handling and effective cooking by the consumer inactivates pathogens; however, manufacturers must do their part to best eliminate their presence or prevent their growth with technologies that ensure quality throughout shelf life, and those that keep a food safe to ...More
One of the most-important factors in designing a functional food is maintaining product efficacy, and that can require protecting them from the deleterious effects of processing and storage. ...More
Long-distance distribution networks and convenience-craving consumers have meat processors exploring methods to extend the shelf life of all types of proteins—from marinated, raw, prepackaged chicken breasts to fully cooked slabs of ribs to simple ground beef. ...More
Recently, breeders in both Canada and the United States have shown interest in developing new barley varieties that exhibit traits that would be beneficial in food and health applications. ...More
Just a few years ago, high-protein beverages were the domain of bodybuilders and athletes. Now, the market caters to teens and elders and everyone who’s seeking the nutrition protein offers. ...More