Articles Tagged with ''shelf life''

OSU edible wrap

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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Avure salsa HPP basket

The rise of high-pressure processing

Although high-pressure processing (HPP) has been around for years, today’s technologies enable refrigerated food processors to achieve more benefits than ever before.
Marina Mayer
Marina Mayer
January 9, 2017

Here are the latest pasteurization technologies, designed to improve quality, food safety and shelf life.


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Food Freshness Card

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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NUS clamshell packaging

Eco-friendly food packaging material doubles shelf life of food products

This novel food packaging material can slow down fungal growth, doubling the shelf life of perishable foods.
April 26, 2016
Researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) developed an environmentally-friendly food packaging material that is free from chemical additives, by fortifying natural chitosan-based composite film with grapefruit seed extract.
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Aseptia sells N.C. subsidiaries

The sale transfers the assets of Wright Foods and Carolina Dairy to AmeriQual’s subsidiary.
March 7, 2016
Aseptia, Raleigh, N.C., completed the sale of its manufacturing operations Wright Foods and Carolina Dairy to a newly formed subsidiary of AmeriQual Group Holdings, Evansville, Ind.
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