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Open IIoT group to exhibit 'smart' demo at AUSPACK 2022
Open IIoT will be demonstrating the benefits of full IIoT integration in a visually accessible way at AUSPACK 2022 in Melbourne. [ + ]
Exploring the growth of plant-based milk
The plant-based milk market now accounts for around 10% of the global milk market; there are many reasons for their popularity and two main methods of processing them. [ + ]
Critical pH monitoring for cultures
Due to the nature of the products manufactured at DSM Food Specialties, there is a strong emphasis on system cleanliness — both CIP and SIP processes are used. [ + ]
Improving productivity with humidity
Managing the water content of food products is a vital strategy in maximising yield and maintaining quality. [ + ]
Research discovery could lead to tastier fermented foods
Gaining a better understanding of lactic acid bacteria, which are essential in creating fermented foods, could lead to healthier and tastier fermented foods and beverages. [ + ]
Cheers! Scientists bring hoppy flavour to non-alcoholic beer
Researchers have developed a technique that gives non-alcoholic beer the distinct hoppy flavour that regular beer has. [ + ]
Summery new products available on shelves
Crunchy apples and chips as well as fruity apperitifs are some interesting new products for summer's tail end. [ + ]
Developments in cobot technology improve workplace safety
Collaborative robots offer a more efficient, safer workplace where humans and automation can work in tandem. [ + ]
Life cycle assessment (LCA) can guide sustainable packaging design
To optimise circular and sustainable design, packaging technologists need to look at the potential environmental impacts of the product across its lifetime. [ + ]
Making future foods more tasty
Danish researchers have developed an X-ray method that could optimise foodstuffs in relation to their taste, texture and nutritional content. [ + ]
Banana split for maximum hydrogen production
Scientists in Switzerland have developed a method that uses rapid photo-pyrolysis for getting hydrogen out of banana peels. [ + ]
E-tongue is sweet for food and beverage development
Researchers have created an electronic version of taste buds that can detect low levels of sweet substances in complex mixtures. [ + ]
Upcycling residual materials from the brewing process
An upcycling solution for using residual materials from the brewing process for energy recovery is being examined in a pilot installation in Germany. [ + ]
Canning experts discuss hygienic machine design
An increasing number of diverse beverages are now being filled into cans, creating a demand for flexibility and hygienic design of machinery. [ + ]
Beverage trends: no- and low- outperform full-alcohol drinks
No- and low-alcohol drinks in key global markets reach almost US$10 billion in value, according to the latest 2021 market report from IWSR Drinks Market Analysis. [ + ]
