VATIS Updates:

VATIS Updates were published by the Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology (APCTT), a subsidiary body of ESCAP, and were tailored to policymakers, industries, and technology transfer intermediaries. The series of VATIS Updates included:

  • VATIS Update: Waste Management was published 4 times a year from 2003 to 2016.
  • VATIS Update: Ozone Layer Protection was published 6 times a year from 2003 to 2016.
  • VATIS Update: Food Processing was published 4 times a year from 2003 to 2016.
  • VATIS Update: Biotechnology was published 4 times a year from 2003 to 2017.
  • VATIS Update: New and Renewable Energy was published 4 times a year from 2003 to 2017.

Recent Submissions

  • VATIS update : food processing. Vol. 3, No. 40, Mar-Apr 2000 

    UN.ESCAP; Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology (APCTT) (UN.ESCAP. Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology, 2000-03)
    Highlights: Soya milk base with cereal-like taste • New biofungicide • Texture analysis to help food industry • Hydrocolloid protein ingredients launched • Securing food standards • Membrane can-ends •
  • VATIS Update : food processing. Vol. 3, No. 41, May-Jun 2000 

    UN.ESCAP; Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology (APCTT) (UN.ESCAP. Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology, 2000-05)
    Highlights: New smell identification tool • Software for food processing • Electrified milk • Steam-sterilized fish cake • Odour sensing as a quality control tool • Integrated single-pass mill •
  • VATIS update : food processing. Vol. 3, No. 39, Jan-Feb 2000 

    UN.ESCAP; Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology (APCTT) (UN.ESCAP. Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology, 2000-01)
    Highlights: Specialized dairy courses • Fruit-based carbonated drinks • New starch for dairy applications • Long-lasting coconut milk • New palletizer • Hi-tech whole muscle stuffers •
  • VATIS update : food processing. Vol. 3, No. 35, May-Jun 1999 

    UN.ESCAP; Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology (APCTT) (UN.ESCAP. Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology, 1999-05)
    Highlights: New fat analyser -- Freeze dryers -- Liquid filling machines -- Banana ripening plants -- Cryogenic grinding of spices -- Machines for flexible packaging --
  • VATIS update : food processing. Vol. 3, No. 36, Jul-Aug 1999 

    UN.ESCAP; Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology (APCTT) (UN.ESCAP. Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology, 1999-07)
    Highlights: Soya milk -- Carrot-based antioxidants -- Assays for quick detection of pathogens -- Make your own flour -- New weighing systems -- Australian vegetable sizer --
  • VATIS update : food processing. Vol. 3, No. 38, Nov-Dec 1999 

    UN.ESCAP; Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology (APCTT) (UN.ESCAP. Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology, 1999-11)
    Highlights: Nutrition supplement - New module for quality control - Temperature tracker for perishable goods - Machine for shaping food - Ultra-fine mill - Multi-fruit grade
  • VATIS update : food processing. Vol. 3, No. 37, Sep-Oct 1999 

    UN.ESCAP; Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology (APCTT) (UN.ESCAP. Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology, 1999-09)
    Highlights: Fresh opportunities for food processing • Pioneer website on Indian dairy industry • Fish curry in flexible packs • Dual-ovenable trays • Wine filtration • New slicing machine •
  • VATIS update : food processing. Vol. 3, No. 34, Mar-Apr 1999 

    UN.ESCAP; Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology (APCTT) (UN.ESCAP. Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology, 1999-03)
    Highlights: Mushroom biscuits -- Coffee processor -- MAP quality control -- Versatile mill -- Central cryogenic facility -- Efficient packaging solution --
  • VATIS update : food processing. Vol. 3, No. 61, Sep-Oct 2003 

    UN.ESCAP; Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology (APCTT) (UN.ESCAP. Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology, 2003-09)
    Highlights : Boost for fish processing • Bioactive whey protein isolates • Ingredient chilling technology • Microwave technology for additive-free foods • New process yields high-value products • Food profiling ...
  • VATIS update : food processing. Vol. 3, No. 33, Jan-Feb 1999 

    UN.ESCAP; Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology (APCTT) (UN.ESCAP. Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology, 1999-01)
    Highlights : Import duties for agriproducts lowered -- Fast foods popular among Asians -- CFTRI develops enteral food -- Gelatinless dairy food -- Low-acid aseptic filling process -- Meat paste from chicken --
  • VATIS update : food processing. Vol. 3, No. 58, Mar-Apr 2003 

    UN.ESCAP; Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology (APCTT) (UN.ESCAP. Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology, 2003-01)
    Highlights : Improving texture • New canning technique • Enzymes for fruit and vegetable cocktails • Rapid microbial test • New vegetable fat • New bagging system •
  • VATIS update : food processing. Vol. 3, No. 62, Nov-Dec 2003 

    UN.ESCAP; Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology (APCTT) (UN.ESCAP. Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology, 2003-11)
    Highlights : HACCP-based toolkit • Ingredient from buttermilk • Food surface pasteurization • Robot to debone poultry meat • Low-cost spray drying • (3-carotene rich fruit juice •
  • VATIS update : food processing. Vol. 3, No. 43, Sep-Oct 2000 

    UN.ESCAP; Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology (APCTT) (UN.ESCAP. Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology, 2000-09)
    Highlights : Enriching milk • Microbial DNA fingerprinting • Silica-coated bottles/pouches • Gourmet chip • CO2 treatment for juices • New berry-drying process •
  • VATIS update : food processing. Vol. 3, No. 32, Nov-Dec 1998 

    UN.ESCAP; Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology (APCTT) (UN.ESCAP. Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology, 1998-11)
    Highlights : International food convention -- Pathway for ripening -- Equipment for densification bagging -- High-speed metallizing machine -- Three-seal pouch -- Packaging software --
  • VATIS update : food processing. Vol. 3, No. 57, Jan-Feb 2003 

    UN.ESCAP; Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology (APCTT) (UN.ESCAP. Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology, 2003-01)
    Highlights : Stabilizer for ice creams • Faster cooking brown rice • Cost-effective disinfection of sugar syrup • World first in chilled food technology • Process technology for gas-liquid mixing • New liquid ...
  • VATIS update : waste technology. Vol. 5, No. 36, Jan-Feb 2000 

    UN.ESCAP; Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology (APCTT) (UN.ESCAP. Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology, 2000)
    Highlights : Profit from waste sea by-products • New equipment to handle waste • Recycling waste CDs • Zero-discharge wood pulping plant • Treatment of biomedical wastes • Equipment to reduce disposal costs
  • VATIS update : waste technology. Vol. 5, No. 9, Jul-Aug 1995 

    UN.ESCAP; Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology (APCTT) (UN.ESCAP. Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology, 1995)
    Highlights : UNEP seminar on cleaner production-- Database on treatment technologies-- Test kits for industrial contaminants-- A new disposable device-- Purifying toxic waste water-- Biological nutrient removal
  • VATIS update : waste technology. Vol. 5, No. 8, May-Jun 1995 

    UN.ESCAP; Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology (APCTT) (UN.ESCAP. Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology, 1995-05)

    Highlights : Japan to study recycling targets -- Vietnamese efforts towards cleaner technology -- A new fine screen technology -- Automatic waste water control and monitoring systems -- Solid wastes as building materials ...

  • VATIS update : waste technology. Vol. 5, No. 7, Mar-Apr 1995 

    UN.ESCAP; Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology (APCTT) (UN.ESCAP. Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology, 1995-03)

    Highlights : Plastic re-processing equipment -- Fluid bed technology -- Recycling urban wastes -- Coir fibre as a building material -- Protocol for a hazardous wastes liability regime -- Recycling system for electronics ...

  • VATIS update : waste technology. Vol. 5, No. 6, Jan-Feb 1995 

    UN.ESCAP; Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology (APCTT) (UN.ESCAP. Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology, 1995-01)

    Highlights : Bio-degradable plastic gears -- Freezing technique for soil treatment -- Petrol and diesel from plastic wastes -- Fuel from potato peelings -- Bio-degradation of hydrocarbon contaminants -- Megasorption ...

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