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Authenticate meat and fish in 15 seconds
This meat and fish fraud-detector device is claimed to be 720 times faster and just as accurate as current methods. [ + ]
50 years since the beginnings of the barcode
It has been 50 years since the numbers behind the humble barcode were invented. Now, the next generation of barcodes is on the horizon. [ + ]
Using data to predict a cleaner and more efficient future
A new platform using smart data could be used by food producers to yield more reliable business forecasts. [ + ]
What to look for when sourcing in-house food testing instruments
Seven important points to consider when sourcing in-house food testing instruments. [ + ]
Women owners — coming to a business near you
Small businesses in Australia are increasingly being led by women. [ + ]
Consumers ready for eggcellent Easter treats
Nearly half of Americans identify chocolate eggs or bunnies as their favourite Easter treats, with 19% preferring jelly beans. [ + ]
Aussie macadamias: from seed to snack
Why ingredient origin is key to gaining consumer trust. [ + ]
The good oil about redefining modern F&B operations
The case for rethinking automation in the food and beverage industry is demonstrated using an example at an olive oil mill. [ + ]
Energy drink maker triples production capacity
Energy drink maker Hell Energy has invested in two high-speed canning lines from Krones. [ + ]
Minimising the risk of dust explosion on food conveyors
The type of conveyor, its components and connection points, and the characteristics of the material conveyed should be considered to avoid serious risk. [ + ]
Making food tracking tags impossible to forge
A professor of electrical engineering has joined a US project to create dendritic tags as a means to securely identify food at any point in the supply chain. [ + ]
The benefits of cooling ingredients for pet food
Correct materials handling and cooling can turn a potential waste into a valuable pet food ingredient. [ + ]
Lessons from the UK's sugar tax success
The UK's sugar tax has been a success. Is it time for Australia to follow suit? [ + ]
KitKat breaking apart Australia's waste challenge
Several companies have collaborated to create a KitKat wrapper made partially with recycled soft plastic content, in what is claimed as an Australian first. [ + ]
Milk prebiotics for pet food
Milk oligosaccharide, a supplement which is on trend for infant formulas, may be beneficial for cats and dogs when added to pet food. [ + ]
