Marel

25 Feb 2024

Standardised solutions for creating QSR products

By Staff Writer

In the realm of quick service restaurants (QSR), precision is paramount. Marel, a pioneering force in the processing industry has unveiled standardised solutions to meet the stringent demands of QSR industrial standards. The market for portioned products can be very diverse, mostly depending on the type of product. The QSR industrial standards formulate the strictest...

21 Nov 2023

Moving from whole bird processing to cut-up

By Staff Writer

Chicken continues to hold its position as the world’s preferred protein, and in many countries, the whole griller still dominates the market. However, consumer preferences for chicken meat consumption are continuously evolving. Poultry processors in specific regions of the world notice such a consumer trend towards purchasing pre-cut chicken pieces instead of whole chickens. As...

31 Aug 2015

Innovative approaches in food processing

By Staff Writer

Processing methods span the entire food chain ensuring safety and improvements in the nutritional value of food. Shock freezing vegetables shortly after harvesting can slow the loss of sensitive nutrients for instance, while heating or cooking releases certain beneficial bioactive compounds such as beta-carotene in carrots. Nutritional values in tomatoes are also improved by cooking and canning, which renders the bioactive compound lycopene more available to the body.

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