Articles
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. [ + ]
Campylobacter uses Trojan horse infiltration technique
Campylobacter jejuni is following the Greeks' lead in how they overwhelmed Troy — employing a 'host' to transport 'soldiers' into the citadel. [ + ]
Is carbohydrate the seventh 'taste'?
Carbohydrate is set to join sweet, salt, sour, bitter, umami and oleogustus as a basic taste, according to Deakin University researchers. [ + ]
Form and fill in one step and save time, space and resources
A one-step process for forming and filling plastic bottles is on the horizon with the linear machines slated for release in 2019. [ + ]
Chemical-free sanitising wins Vic's Premier's Sustainability Award
Among the winners of the Victorian Premier's Sustainability Awards are eWater Systems and Kingfield Galvanizing, which have been commended for their efforts to create a sustainable future. [ + ]
Eating 'clean'
Eating 'clean' must be better for personal health and the environment, right? Not necessarily, especially if food safety is compromised. [ + ]
Australia leading the way with 'flour power'
Imagine the global benefits to nutrition availability if the amount of flour produced from wheat could be increased 10%. [ + ]
Caking considerations: causes, mechanisms, quantification
Caking is a complex phenomenon that can be a significant source of problems. While there are solutions, they are very specific to the root cause involved, hence the need for a quantifiable approach informed by scientific knowledge of the characteristics of the material involved and the environment. [ + ]
Salmonella, E. coli, botulism or lead in your Halloween lollies?
In California neither Salmonella nor E. coli nor botulism is the leading reason for health alerts in confectionery. Not only is lead responsible for the largest number of health alerts, there have been more alerts for lead than the other three contaminants combined. [ + ]
The cobots are coming to a food industry near you
A new generation of robots is on the verge of making the breakthrough in the food and beverage industry: the cobots. [ + ]
