Articles
Golden artificial tongue used to taste maple syrup
Canadian researchers have developed an artificial tongue using gold nanoparticles that can determine the taste and flavour complexity of maple syrup. [ + ]
'Traffic light' system for grading avocados
A laser and vibration technique that determines the perfect ripeness of avocados without damaging the fruit has been developed to help reduce waste in the supply chain. [ + ]
Food-contact surface coating to help prevent contamination
Researchers are developing a water-repellent coating that can be applied to food-contact surfaces such as conveyor belts to help prevent cross-contamination of produce. [ + ]
Pallet racking solution protects against forklift impacts
This pallet racking protection solution features a shock deflector that is made from a tough polymer designed to withstand significant impact from forklifts. [ + ]
Pork with Aussie flavour
Qld research is helping to create a uniquely Australian pork flavour signature using the oil from native macadamia nuts. [ + ]
Soft plastics: follow the Red recycled road
Nerida Kelton from the Australian Institute of Packaging takes us on journey from soft plastics to the Red recycled road. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
A 'Tasti' solution for healthy snack manufacturer
New Zealand food manufacturer Tasti Foods recently invested in a complete Kaeser compressed air system. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
