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Soft robots with good sense
From delicate potato chips to heavy milk bottles, MIT researchers have developed soft robotic tools which sense the right touch for the task. [ + ]
Heat and Control celebrates its 70th anniversary
Founded in 1950, Heat and Control will celebrate its 70th anniversary on 27 June 2020, with a 12-month-long celebration planned. [ + ]
Dissolving biofilms with a yeast-based solution
Bacterial biofilms can cause headaches for the food processing industry, but researchers in Tokyo have developed 'biosurfactants' to help dissolve them. [ + ]
Sugary drink tax models show health gains, cost reductions
A US study has revealed that sugary drink taxes can lead to major health gains and reduce healthcare costs, but their benefits vary, based on the design of the tax. [ + ]
Allergen labelling errors: call for stricter packaging rules
Packaging and labelling errors on food products are causing too many allergic reactions and rules need to tighten, according to a University of Melbourne researcher. [ + ]
Keeping it zipped: growth in resealable flexible packaging
Zip-Pak has been offering reclosure/reseal solutions for flexible packaging for many years and it believes some could even help to solve waste challenges. [ + ]
Cool idea: fruity ice lollies getting ready for delivery
UK-based food scientists are working with a producer of icy treats to develop ambient versions for a potential mail order business arm. [ + ]
AIP professional designation for packaging technologists
AIP offers professional designations that are internationally recognised and can help to raise the profession of packaging technologists and designers. [ + ]
Egg-based coating to extend shelf life of fruit and veg
An inexpensive egg-based coating could be used to protect and extend the freshness of fruits and vegetables, according to Rice University researchers. [ + ]
All you need to know for food texture testing
Texture analysers are not only used to measure food properties such as chewiness, crispiness, crunchiness, hardness, but also ... [ + ]
DNA barcodes to track food provenance
Researchers have developed DNA-barcoded microbial spores that can be used for tagging and tracking agricultural products from their point of origin. [ + ]
On the shelf: Monday Distillery goes dry before July
The Australian owned and operated Monday Distillery has introduced a non-alcoholic, sugar-free premade drink range in time for 'Dry July'. [ + ]
Making biscuits from orange juice processing waste
A Brazilian study has identified a way to make biscuits from Orange by-product flour (OBPF). [ + ]
Plant-based diet choices for Australians are no longer a fad
Plant-based eating is only set to continue its rise in popularity and the industry needs to adapt to the needs of thoughtful and mindful consumers. [ + ]
Australian native tea plans to go global
An Australian lemon myrtle grower plans to expand into the international tea market with its caffeine-free citrus tea that tastes and smells like the Australian bush. [ + ]
