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Chocolate claims identified with a 'fingerprint'
Researchers are developing a chemical 'fingerprint' method that is designed to verify chocolate is being sourced from the locale stated on the wrapper. [ + ]
Kimchi fermentation research
Researchers have found the source of lactic acid bacteria involved in the fermentation of kimchi, to aid the production of standardised kimchi. [ + ]
Glug, glug, glug: what makes bottles empty faster?
Researchers studied bubble physics to determine what influences bottle emptying time; the results may have applications for the beverage industry. [ + ]
Cold-chain sticker indicates spoilt food
A low-cost nanofibre sticker has been devised for food products to certify refrigeration succession in a food-supply chain. [ + ]
Food manufacturers saving with solar
Two of Australia's leading smallgoods manufacturers — Tibaldi and D'Orsogna — have recently made the transition to solar. [ + ]
Extra funding and flights to help food exporters
The COVID-19 crisis is placing pressure on Australian food exporters; now extra government funding and freight flight help is available. [ + ]
A 'Tasti' solution for healthy snack manufacturer
New Zealand food manufacturer Tasti Foods recently invested in a complete Kaeser compressed air system. [ + ]
Smart tech helping manufacturers safeguard supply chains
It's time for an upheaval in the way food manufacturers use technology and supply chain processes, in order to keep food on the shelves and remain resilient. [ + ]
From Byron Bay to the UK, Extraordinary Foods is going global
Food Innovation Australia Limited (FIAL) has helped Extraordinary Foods' health food brand launch in the UK. [ + ]
Who's made the final cut in the 2020 PIDA Awards?
The Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design Awards has unveiled its list of finalists, with the winners to be announced virtually in April. [ + ]
Greater social distancing could curb COVID-19 in 13 weeks
A University of Sydney data study has revealed details about how social distancing could reduce the spread of COVID-19. [ + ]
Economics of the pandemic: are your supply chains resilient?
Food manufacturers may be one of the few industries that could actually see some economic opportunities in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, if supply chains remain resilient. [ + ]
Tubular drag conveyors: cable vs chain systems
The distinct differences between tubular chain and cable drag conveyors are discussed in relation to dry food manufacturers' requirements. [ + ]
Improving dietary supplement traceability
Manufacturers of dietary supplements are encouraged to trace every ingredient through their supply chain using MOM systems. [ + ]
New technologies in salmon aquaculture
Increasing consumer demand for salmon has led the salmon aquaculture industry to adopt new technologies, many of which rely on compressed air. [ + ]
