Expo Is Well-Equipped for Processing Progress

As I review the processing exhibits at the annual IFT Food Expo, I am sometimes challenged to identify noteworthy innovations because the field generally moves slowly. However, this year a number of developments caught my attention.

Sterilization Field Gets Crowded
We have previously discussed several approaches to sterilizing dry products such as nuts, herbs, and teas. This year it seemed there were new entries in this field, offering a variety of technologies. In general, the challenge is to p…