Database providing access to the High Technology Network's industrial research offering: research competences, type of analyses and tests available at the Laboratories. Companies can consult the Catalogue to find Laboratories and researchers that match their needs.
Competence
New material and technique study for bio- and eco-compatible packaging films
New materials to reduce environment impact
Optimization of raw material selection for food processing/products
Optimization of traditional stabilizing treatment to improve food quality
Optimized methods for homologation of packaging from recycled materials
Otpimization of fermentation conditions: traceability and authenticity of typical or brand fermented food products
Packaging innovation to enhance food shelf-life
Packaging, designing and testing: choice of the proper materials for the desired product
Packaging, designing and testing: shelf-life evaluation of food products and bioactive components
Predictive microbiology for shelf-life prevision, for food safety and for innovative products.
Preparation of the nutritional/health claims application
Procedures and optimization of microbiological processes in fermented food and feed
Process and plant optimization for fermented foods
Property enhancement of innovative biodegradable materials
Quality control of products with electronic noses
Quality control: use of control sheets to set up new packaging technologies and process monitoring
Quality, safety and impact on human health of fermented products containing probiotic microorganisms
Selection of nutritional/health claims according to EU Regulation
Set up of in vitro methods and animal models for the evaluation of the health effects of food bioactive components
Shelf-life evaluation and study of the interaction packaging-product
Specific migration analysis of one or more packagings
Sterilizing, rinsing and filling under controlled contamination for food liquids
Studies on packaging permeability to gases (O2) and water vapour
Study of light transmission in packaging with UV absorber
Study of modified atmosphere packaging
Study of superficial films with antimicrobial activity
Study of the thermoforming process of polymer films and food packaging in modified atmosphere
Sustainable packaging
Trails for sterilizing, rinsing and filling for food liquids
Training courses for packaging experts