Along with participation in the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) project – a large, international burning plasma experiment – the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) should start a national program of accompanying research and technology to build a compact pilot plant that produces electricity from fusion at the lowest possible capital cost, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

Current evidence supports the classification of the contemporary red wolf as a distinct species of wolf, although additional genomic evidence from historic wolf specimens could change that assessment, says Evaluating the Taxonomic Status of the Mexican Gray Wolf and the Red Wolf, a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine offers guidance to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on how to conduct a hazard assessment of nonpolymeric, additive organohalogen flame retardants (OFRs), which are used in some consumer products.

Revelle Lecture Explores the Problem and Proposes Solutions

In light of the present situation in the U.S., we believe that it is essential to explore a wide range of options for treating the increasing numbers of very ill patients with COVID-19 respiratory illness.

From N-95 masks that are protecting health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic to food packaging found in every aisle of the grocery store, plastics play an essential role in our lives.

Federal agencies, including the National Science Foundation (NSF), the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the Office of Naval Research (ONR), and Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), should better coordinate their activities in plasma science research if the United States is to remain a leader in plasma science and engineering (PSE), says a new decadal report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

The Gulf Research Program (GRP) of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine today announced the nine recipients of its 2020 Science Policy Fellowships.

The COVID-19 pandemic has shone a harsh light on the consequences of chronic underinvestment in public health, and the limited recognition of its role. Unless there is a crisis, it is not always obvious that public health is “always on,” working quietly in the background on chronic disease prevention, vital statistics, sanitation, safe water, safe food, occupational diseases and injury, and infection control.

The United States should create a national strategy by end of 2022 to reduce its outsized and increasing contribution to plastic waste in the world’s oceans.

Social media platform TikTok said it will slash hundreds of jobs, with a significant number of employees in Malaysia expected to be affected, as the company shifts to AI-assisted content moderation. Less than 500 jobs in Malaysia are expected to be affected by the move.

Stanford engineers have developed a low-cost, plastic-based textile that, if woven into clothing, could cool your body far more efficiently than is possible with the natural or synthetic fabrics in clothes we wear today.

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Most basic physics textbooks describe laser light in fairly simple terms: a beam travels directly from one point to another and, unless it strikes a mirror or other reflective surface, will continue traveling along an arrow-straight path, gradually expanding in size due to the wave nature of light. But these basic rules go out the window with high-intensity laser light.

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Researchers have developed a new laser that makes it possible to measure electron transition energies in small atoms and molecules with unprecedented precision. The instrument will help scientists test one of the bedrock theories of modern physics to new limits, and may help resolve an unexplained discrepancy in measurements of the size of the proton.

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Companies such as Meta have said such a move would not solve the telcos' financial problems and ignores hefty investments by tech companies.

The new offering uses a combination of existing quantum computers, artificial intelligence and conventional high-performance computing systems.

In addition to marking on glass and hard plastics, the lasers can deliver high-resolution, permanent codes on flexible film, foil, labels, paperboard, and other packaging.

A manager from Orbis weighs the benefits of opting for plastic rather than wood pallets.

The company will sample coated pretzels and mocktails at the event July 16–19 in Chicago.

When shopping for packaging materials and technology, a snack or bakery pro can’t just drive down to the nearest mall or log onto Amazon to have something delivered to their front door. 

Company announces additional investment in flow wrap equipment to reduce plastic packaging across three of its popular brands.

The handheld device can be used to secure cartons and other items in various packaging environments.

Wild About Bread Home Baked Bread Made Simple is now even more easy and fun with the launch of new Single Pack Flavors available at Kroger stores in Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex in Texas. 

Flour tortillas continue to be a growing category within the bakery segment. And the choice of either a liquid oil or solid fat for a tortilla can impact the product eating characteristics and processing factors, says Michelle Peitz, technical solutions and marketing, oilseeds, ADM, Chicago.

Whether they refer to it as a tortilla or a wrap, consumers are calling on this versatile, unleavened bread to help them create quick, nutritious meals and snacks. 

New and improved ingredients help tortillas manufacturers create the flavorful, functional tortillas that consumers crave, while addressing some production issues for tortilla makers. 

Catallia Mexican Foods now offers a complete line of corn tortillas for foodservice operators.

Ingredient and equipment manufacturers offer a variety of products to help tortilla manufacturers improve their products, production efficiency and bottom line.

As much as the tortilla category stays the same, it also has been striving to include more clean-label, non-GMO, and organic options. The standard white flour or corn tortilla that you see on grocery shelves will continue to persist, but consumers may see vegetable options like sweet potato tortillas alongside them, too.

Multi-Conveyor recently built a series of stainless steel plastic chain conveyors, in stages, to transport both full and empty cases of food product through nearly 50 feet of conveyance.

No longer relegated to taco night, tortillas are playing a major role in Americans' meal plans, both at home and when dining out.

Tate & Lyle, a global provider of food and beverage ingredients and solutions, has announced the most recent addition to its line of CLARIA Clean Label Starches with the introduction of CLARIA EVERLAST.

Mexican food brand introduces small-sized tortillas using authentic soft flour tortilla recipe.

Freebirds World Burrito, known as Texas’ No.1 Burrito, is adding two new plant-based options to its endless possible combinations of bowls and burritos.

The tortilla category largely flatlined during the past year, with some variation by type or brand of shell, as the world began to reopen after the worst of the pandemic and fewer consumers worked at home. 

Mission Foods has released Zero Net Carbs tortillas in two flavors: Original and Sundried Tomato Basil.

Company also releases Nutri-Ricas Carb Watch tortillas with new Salsa Roja flavor.

The line of tortillas features chocolate, churro, ranch, BBQ, pumpkin spice, and buffalo spice flavors.

The better-for-you tortillas contain just flour, water, avocado oil, and salt.

The new design is intended to give the bakery product line a more ‘festive’ feel.

The new offerings are available now at select grocers and will be rolling out across the country in the coming months.

Oladito Organic Tortillas are available in three varieties: Organic Traditional Flour, Organic Whole Wheat, and Organic Jalapeño.

The tortillas can be found at most major Northern California grocery chains, plus some in Southern California and Texas. 

The new quesadillas leverage Kraft Heinz’s 360CRISP technology to deliver crispiness straight from the microwave.

As is the case with many bakery products, better-for-you is a leading subcategory.

The new cookie, available starting October 1, features the sweet taste and vibrant purple flavor of the namesake sweet potato.

Tortilla and tortilla chip manufacturers find themselves facing demands for new products that are versatile, flavorful, gluten-free and/or made with organic or non-GMO ingredients.

The Parmesan Crisps brand will debut these updates at The 2022 Winter Fancy Food Show.

Tortillas are known for their versatility—they can be used in tacos, quesadillas, burritos, and more. It’s no surprise, then, that the tortillas category has been doing well over the past year.