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Avoiding major slip-ups
Spill management is an ongoing challenge for the Australian food industry. Due to the range of spill types and the circumstances where they can occur, it pays for businesses to invest the time and resources to develop effective spill management plans. [ + ]
Will PM's plastic waste plan impact the packaging industry?
UK Prime Minister Theresa May put forward a 25-year plan which aims to tackle plastic waste, and the packaging industry is largely supporting this movement. [ + ]
The science behind maintaining edible oil quality
Knowing how edible oils such as canola deteriorate can provide valuable insight into deterioration prevention. [ + ]
How to drought-proof infant formula plants
The infant formula industry offers Australian manufacturers significant opportunities for water re-use. [ + ]
Eat, drink and be merry, but remember that larger wine glasses hold more wine
With the Christmas break looming it is worth knowing that wine glass sizes are seven times bigger now than they were 300 years ago. And the increase in size has been fastest in the last 20 years. [ + ]
The sound of good bubbly
A new study suggests you may be able to differentiate between a high-quality glass of champagne and cheap bubbly just by listening to the sound of the bubbles. [ + ]
Inline mixer efficiency and energy optimisation
Energy savings in inline mixing operations can save processors money and improve efficiency. [ + ]
Mega losses forecast if plain packaging comes to the beverage industry
They did it to tobacco — a minimum AU$395 billion loss is forecast if plain packaging is forced onto the beverage industry. [ + ]
Odour management in the food industry
When it comes to processing raw food and materials, noxious odours are one of the biggest challenges in the food and dairy processing industry. [ + ]
Burnt bakery rises from the ashes better than before
After a serious fire in an industrial bakery, a complete rebuild was required. Though constrained by a challenging time frame, a complete end-of-line solution, managed via a centralised supervision system connected with the site's ERP (enterprise resource planning), was wanted. [ + ]
Connection found between parental diet and offspring immunity
There is a close relationship between parents' diets and the immunity of their offspring, according to new research from the University of Sydney. [ + ]
Where and how are the different labelling options used?
Which labelling technology is best suited for which applications? This Q&A quickly navigates you through the options. [ + ]
What offal is lurking in your mince?
Is your minced beef all beef, or does it contain offal as well? Now there is fast and accurate way to find out. [ + ]
What's a food processor to do?
Your consumers want fresh, healthy and preservative-free foods that are convenient but delicious. Retailers and foodservice wholesalers want to respond to these consumer demands, but need extended shelf life to reduce product spoilage. Creating products that meet these requirements — not to mention regulatory compliance — is truly a balancing act. [ + ]
Can sunlight stop E. coli in its tracks?
Treating wastewater with solar irradiation shows promise in reducing two E. coli strains, but a resilient strain persists. [ + ]
