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Don't slip up: engineering safer floors
Engineers at the University of Pittsburgh are creating some good friction in an effort to make floors less slippery. [ + ]
A dash of sustainable 'wonky' seltzer
Dash Water from the UK has recently launched its 'wonky fruit' infused sparkling waters into the Australian market. [ + ]
Fine Food to welcome back food industry in March 2022
Fine Food Australia is back in 2022, with visitor registration for the Sydney event opening today and the Melbourne event to follow later next year. [ + ]
Five points to consider when upgrading your commercial food processing equipment
Is your food processing equipment in need of an upgrade? [ + ]
Non-alcoholic beverage sector could boost production
Research from OFS shows non-alcoholic producers spend more than 36 minutes every hour not filling beverages, losing millions in downtime which could be improved. [ + ]
Jet processing method for making clean-label chocolate milk
Using high-pressure jet processing of chocolate milk may reduce the use of an emulsifier additive, according to Penn State researchers who are working with a dairy food manufacturer to develop the patented process. [ + ]
Analysing apple chip production using NIR spectroscopy
A new study explores the drying process of apple chips, comparing coated vs uncoated in real time using NIR spectroscopy and machine learning. [ + ]
How IoT improves supply chain sustainability
Some of the benefits that IoT technology brings to a supply chain's sustainability include energy effiiciency, improved logistics, reduced waste and many more. [ + ]
'Spare' a thought for hindsight
Pollen recently undertook analysis of the critical spares holding for a major food and beverage processor. Find out the benefits achieved. [ + ]
Skills management and development re-invented for the plant floor
If you're like most organisations today, you probably can't recruit and train new hires quickly enough to replace the outflow of workers retiring or leaving each year. [ + ]
The labelling game: challenges and trends
In light of increasing regulatory demands globally, labelling of food and beverages is a highly intricate process that is even more vital to products than ever before. [ + ]
Sugar detection science in humans may help beverage makers
Scientists have found that the body has the ability to detect whether a sweetener will contribute to its caloric intake, which may prove useful for beverage makers. [ + ]
Sweets with sustainable packaging
ProSweets Cologne will be placing the focus on sustainable packaging for the snacks and sweets industry. [ + ]
Sustainable coffee: inside and out
Consumers are expecting their coffee to be sustainable inside and out, starting with the way it is grown all the way through to how it is packaged. Read about three winning packaging designs... [ + ]
'Meating' expectations for plant-based proteins
Researchers from University of Queensland are working with Motif FoodWorks to produce plant-based proteins to 'meat' changing consumer demands. [ + ]
