Articles
3D printing of chocolate, a new approach
Researchers in Singapore have developed a new approach for the 3D printing of chocolate using cold extrusion instead of the conventional hot-melt extrusion method. [ + ]
Navigating the paperboard jungle of sustainable packaging
Food producers are relying on food packaging suppliers for sustainable packaging materials, to meet Australia's 2025 National Packaging Targets. [ + ]
Taming wild mould to make new cheese flavours
The findings from US research that has been studying cheese fungus could eventually be used to produce new flavoured artisanal foods. [ + ]
Don't get scrambled over eggs
A method has been developed in Europe to detect fraud in egg labels; while in Australia there are calls to phase out caged eggs. [ + ]
Detecting bitter almonds in your nougat processing
Spanish researchers have developed bitter almond detection technology to help manufacturers of nougat, ice-cream, pastries and other food that includes almonds. [ + ]
The future of cold storage in the food industry
Increasing online grocery sales have placed more demands on food producers and developers to create more cold storage warehousing spaces. [ + ]
A day in the life of a food science laboratory technician
A glimpse of a day in the life of Hayley Pfeifer, laboratory technician at Riverland Almonds, who recently won an award at the APAC Food Safety Awards. [ + ]
Sesame seeds, market analysis
Demand for sesame seeds is expected to increase, due to the product's versatility as an antioxidant and as a functional ingredient in several products. [ + ]
Keeping it chilled
The cold chain in Australia is not just about food safety; Scott Varker of Pollen Asset Advisory explores the importance of keeping it chilled... [ + ]
Shellfish and seaweed aquaculture potential in Australia
Australian coastlines have potential for commercial shellfish and seaweed aquaculture that provide food while benefiting the health of our oceans, according to research. [ + ]
Turning surplus product into food pouches for people in need
A socially conscious food manufacturer can now produce 42 million nutritional food pouches each year, with the help of equipment from HRS Heat Exchangers. [ + ]
Food fraud: is track and trace the solution?
Could the boom in sourcing food online open the floodgates for more unsafe counterfeit products? Mettler-Toledo advises that the food industry needs to act quickly. [ + ]
Descriptive flavours on labels encourage healthy eating, study
Evocative flavours like 'twisted citrus glazed carrots' rather than nutritional information on labels can encourage healthy choices, according to a study. [ + ]
Colpac redesigns packaging range
Colpac is showcasing its redesigned Chilled Food-to-Go packaging range at Anuga this month. [ + ]
Route optimisation for delivering ice cream
Delivering ice cream in tropical Queensland is not without its challenges. [ + ]
