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Nitrogen freezer for live bacteria used in dairy products
The GEA nitrogen freezer pilot plant takes a different approach to freezing live bacteria used in the production of probiotics and dairy products such as yoghurt. [ + ]
Cereal killer
Scientists have uncovered the origins of one of the world's deadliest strain of cereal rust disease, which threatens global food security. [ + ]
Barcoding and labelling toolkit launched
Matthews Australasia has launched free online barcoding and labelling training tools designed to help manufacturers produce quality barcodes. [ + ]
Early-warning system for milk supply contaminants
A re-usable sensor that takes just 5 minutes to test for contaminants in the milk supply chain has been developed by a team of European researchers. [ + ]
The perfect freeze
Clarence Birdseye invented the quick-freezing method in 1924, which is still used today. But what are some of the current challenges for the frozen food industry? [ + ]
'Hyper-palatable' foods defined
What constitutes a 'hyper-palatable' food, ie, one that we can't stop eating? A US study has provided a data-driven definition and revealed their prevalance. [ + ]
Airborne pathogen removal system
The Baxx Cold Plasma technology from Symetec is designed to eliminate airborne pathogens from food processing and packaging rooms. [ + ]
Meat slicer injury under investigation
WHS Queensland is investigating after a young worker suffered serious hand injuries at a meat processing plant. [ + ]
Minimising risks of dairy product contamination
Recent Listeria outbreaks in ice-cream have prompted the IDF to release new guidance on effective process monitoring, key to ensuring dairy safety. [ + ]
Monitoring quality of chocolate bars in production line
Advanced sensor technology can provide high-speed scanning with accurate, reliable and precise results for chocolate manufacturers. [ + ]
Are cobots really safe?
As collaborative robots become more prevalent in the manufacturing industry, many factors need to be considered before introducing them to the production line. [ + ]
Is this the future of consumption?
Woolworths has launched a zero-waste platform that allows shoppers to receive common products, including juice and ice-cream, in branded re-usable containers. [ + ]
'Super' yeast study could lead to new beer flavours
Scientists have discovered a Medieval hybrid 'super' yeast and are using these insights to create novel beers that can be brewed in a sustainable way. [ + ]
Making chocolate that melts in your mouth
Researchers are developing a better understanding of the tempering process, which could help manufacturers save costs and improve the mouthfeel of chocolate. [ + ]
Designer meat — one step closer
Harvard researchers believe we could be one step closer to making designer cultured meats with defined textures, tastes and nutritional profiles. [ + ]
