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Survey says shelf life is important to consumers
According to a recent survey conducted by Kerry, consumers are increasingly considering food shelf life due to their drive to reduce food waste. [ + ]
Beer aroma study disproves long-held assumption
A new beer study helps to gain a better understanding of how and why the beer aroma changes during storage and aging. [ + ]
7 ways to optimise traceability and food safety
Do you want to produce safe traceable food products while also increasing yield? Here are seven food processing areas that could be considered for optimisation. [ + ]
The benefits of AI in food manufacturing and the supply chain
AI enables food manufacturers to improve their operations by improving quality control and food safety, enhancing efficiency and more. [ + ]
Efficiency key as juice producers squeezed
Orange juice is popular around the world but challenging weather conditions have caused raw material costs to rise, which is putting the squeeze on drink processors. [ + ]
More haste, less waste: speeding up food testing
Researchers have developed a speedy measurement technique for bacterial testing in food products that could reduce inspection time from 2 days to about 1 h. [ + ]
Cold chain improvements using warehouse automation
Maximising the integrity of the cold chain in the refrigerated warehouse and transport sector was discussed at the recent RWTA conference. [ + ]
What's new on the shelf?
Oat yoghurt, flavoured salts, Zooper Dooper-flavoured treats and homegrown Mexican beer are some of the products hitting the shelves as the weather warms up. [ + ]
Smoked meat manufacturing facility upgrade to double capacity
Located just north of Canberra, Poachers Pantry has upgraded its manufacturing facility with new curing, cooking and smoking equipment. [ + ]
From waste fruit seed to lactic acid for industrial food applications
NTU Singapore scientists have developed a sustainable method to produce lactic acid, which could have applications in industrial food production. [ + ]
What's new on the shelf?
With spring around the corner, white chocolate bars with a malty twist, healthy crackers, spicy honey and plant-based tuna are some of the products hitting the shelves. [ + ]
Coffee conveyed from bulk bags to roaster to packaging
Mayorga Coffee has installed a bulk handling system at its roasting and packaging facility in Miami, which has improved productivity and plant cleanliness. [ + ]
Could fruit flies help with personalised nutrition?
Personalised nutrition has long been considered a futuristic way of thinking, so how could fruit fly research help get it closer to reality? [ + ]
Transforming dry meat alternatives with water
Scientists at the University of Leeds are using one simple ingredient — water — to make plant proteins more meat-like and palatable. [ + ]
Mozzarella under the microscope
In a new study, scientists use DNA analysis to reveal the interactions of microorganisms throughout the manufacturing process of Italian buffalo mozzarella. [ + ]
