The measurement and control of pH is instrumental in many processes throughout the food industry. Getting the best from pH equipment requires consideration of a range of factors to achieve optimum efficiency and cost effectiveness

Although bakers have long mastered the art of coaxing the best bread out of the available ingredients and equipment, scientific understanding of the structure of aerated bread doughs is surprisingly scanty

Recent developments in metal detection technology have made this quality-control process an increasingly important safeguard against contaminant food scares

The importance of handwashing in preventing the spread of infection is well documented particularly in the healthcare sector, but there is also a growing awareness of its relevance to food handlers

Tetra Pak technology has made it possible to create a paper-based packaging material that is rugged enough to withstand the high temperatures of retorting

A key driver of the National Food Industry Strategy is the view that globalisation will impact on Australian companies, whether or not they are exporters. This look at what we're importing and from where is by James Kilmartin with Chris Ambler