CANGrow Wins the Deep Space Food Challenge’s Grand Prize For A Sustainable Food System That Could help Sustain Life On Moon Or Mars

April 14, 2024 Maia Farms

In an advancement for space exploration and sustainable terrestrial food production, Canadian companies Maia Farms and Ecoation are proud to announce their grand prize victory in the Deep Space Food Challenge hosted by the Canadian Space Agency and Impact Canada, in collaboration with NASA.

Auburn University Biomaterials Researcher Awarded Two Patents Expected to Reduce Food Waste

Aksoy has developed an inexpensive solution for real-time freshness monitoring. All meats give off certain basic volatile compounds as they break down. His product is a gas-sensing coating that detects those compounds and is applied to a sticker that adheres directly to the packaging of meat products.

Study Links Federally Declared Weather Disasters to Reductions in U.S. Pork Processing

Federally declared weather disasters not only affect crop and livestock production, they also can challenge entities further down the food supply chain, such as meat processors. When an area experiences a disaster, it can be more difficult for a meat processing plant to operate efficiently.

WorkForge Joins The Meat Institute

April 11, 2024 WorkForge

WorkForge, a leading digital workforce development solution, announced that it has joined the Meat Institute, the nation’s oldest and largest trade association representing packers and processors of beef, pork, lamb, veal, turkey, and processed meat products.

Sabert Seals in Freshness and Sustainability with Compostable Pulp Produce and Protein Trays

April 11, 2024 Sabert

Sabert Corporation, a leading global manufacturer of innovative food packaging solutions, today announced the launch of its new line of Pulp Protein and Produce Trays. This certified commercially compostable packaging solution provides foodservice operators with a sustainable alternative to traditional foam trays without compromising on quality and performance.