TechMatch - VIFU

Production of Natural Pigments by Monascus to Provide
a Natural Healthy Coloration to Food Products
(Ref: 10 ES 24E1 3GEG)
Researchers at a Spanish Technological Center have developed
modifi ed strains from a rice isolate of Monascus. Strains have been
developed which overproduce red, orange or yellow pigments. Pigment
negative mutants as well as diff erent wild-type derived strains
which do not produce the mycotoxin Citrinin have been developed
as well. The technology for recovery and addition to foods is also
available. Partners from industry are being sought to exploit the
existing know-how (licence agreements).
A Method or Apparatus for a Controlled Input/Output of
Ice-Cream to/from a Freezing Tunnel
(Ref: 10 TR 95LD 3G9U)
A leader Turkish company located in Kahramanmaras, producing
ice cream, milk puddings, syrup desserts and cheese heurek/
pastry is looking for a new method or apparatus for a controlled
input/output of ice-cream to/from a freezing tunnel at -50C. The
company is searching for a method/system of controlled input and
output of ice cream in a freezing tunnel. Technical cooperation and
license agreement is preferred.
Smart Labelling Solutions for Applications Ranging from
Food to Medical Device Packaging
(Ref: 10 GB 46P4 3GD7)
A Scottish company has developed a novel labelling process which
indicates whether opened packs of cooked meats are still edible.
Such products are often wasted due to concerns over food safety,
and this product addresses this. The product can be used in food
and other perishable products. The Scottish company seeks partner
organisations interested in further developing this for packaging
of perishable items inlcluding food, single use medical devices,
surgical dressings etc.
Packaging Technology for Agrofood Industrial Process
(Ref: 10 IT 53V2 3GCW)
Italian Agrofood SME is interested to packaging technology. The
material has to be from renewable resources and biodegradable
with an effi cient barrier that can prolong the shelf life of product. It
can replace existing barrier materials. Partners for technical cooperation
are being sought to evaluate and test the technology.
Ultimate Sterilisation Process of the Dried Egg White for
Food and Pharma Industries
(Ref: 10 CZ 0744 3GD5)
A Czech research organisation has developed a state-of-the-art
technology that is capable to perfectly sterilise dried egg white. The
method inactivates all microorganisms in the powder, including
spores, thus keeping it microbiologically pure for further processing.
At the same time, the process increases the strength of the egg
white gel. The organisation is looking for partners from food and
pharma manufacturers that would like to apply the technology.
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Partners Required to Manufacture Childrens’ Health
Drinks under License
(Ref: 10 GB 46P4 3GF2)
A Scottish company has developed a range
of childrens’ health soft drinks, containing
no artifi cial ingredients. These branded
products have been successfully launched
in the UK recently, and the company now
seeks partners to manufacture and market
the product under license to increase market
reach.
Patented Seed Extracting Machine For Fresh Apricot
(Ref: 10 TR 99PD 3GGJ)
A Turkish SME developed a machine that extracts the seed of fresh
apricot without damaging the fruit. By the help of this patented
machine, higher amount of apricot seed oil is obtained compared
to oil extracted from dried one. The company wants to do commercial
agreement with technical assistance with industrial machine
and food producers.
Multi Channel Electric Current Distribution System Is
Sought For Oil-Free Frying Machine
(Ref: 10 TR 99PD 3GFW)
A Turkish company has developed an oil-free frying machine in
which electric arcs generated by the electrodes is passed through a
conductor medium consisting of suspended fruits and vegetables.
They are looking for a multi channel distribution system that will
enable homogenous transfer of generated electric arcs through the
particular medium. The company wants to do technical cooperation
with companies that can integrate this multi channel system
into this machine in prototyping phase.
Food Manufacturer Integrating Functional Ingredients
Preventing Osteoporosis
(Ref: 10 BE 0213 3GKM)
A Belgian company, with research and development in-house
capacities, is active in health ingredients development,including
their pre-clinical and clinical validation. It has developed a natural
bioactive that address the metabolic syndrome and ageing related
chronic health, such as osteoporosis. The functional ingredient is
extracted from a natural antioxidant: the olive polyphenols. The
company is searching partners for prototyping new products, active
in health food or pharmaceutical sectors.