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Why you need to visit foodpro 2017
Demonstrating its ongoing relevance to the food and beverage processing industry, foodpro 2017 was completely sold out more than three months out from the event's opening. More than 340 local, national and international companies have committed to the event, meaning that visitors will be able to see the widest range of equipment and services all in one place. [ + ]
Turning food waste into tyres
Researchers at The Ohio State University have developed a patent-pending technology for incorporating food waste into rubber. [ + ]
Longer shelf life, less waste, better shelf appeal and better for the environment
Don KRC Fresh Division (part of George Weston Foods) wanted to increase its exports but realised that it needed a packaging system that would enable its quality products to remain fresh for longer if this was to be achieved. [ + ]
Intestinal bacteria, diet, metabolism and health
A metabolite produced by intestinal bacteria has been shown to offer protection against type 2 diabetes. [ + ]
Are you ready for foodpro's new venue?
This July 16–19 will see foodpro held for the first time at the International Convention Centre (ICC), Darling Harbour, Sydney. [ + ]
Do you eat the ears or tails first?
A staggering 59% of people traumatically amputate the ears of chocolate rabbits before devouring the rest of the body. [ + ]
Getting food into the US — understanding and applying USFDA Foreign Supplier Verification Program rules
The FSVP Rule is a major element of the USFDA's newest FSMA regulations. It requires US importers to make a thorough assessment of food safety at foreign food manufacturers. [ + ]
Have you had your magnets checked lately?
Magnetic separation systems are great for eliminating metal contaminents but need to be audited regularly to ensure they are working effectively. [ + ]
Stainless steel cylinders and automating meat processing
Stainless steel cylinders can offer financial and productivity benefits to meat processors. [ + ]
Food-safe packaging print
A look at ultraviolet/electron beam (UV/EB) ink curing. [ + ]
Making better batch-fried chips
An integrated frying, seasoning and packing system has helped Preziosi Food enter the batch-fried chips market. [ + ]
The importance of supply chain monitoring in the food and drink industry
Unannounced audits are now commonplace, with the BRC and larger supermarket chains making these part of their terms of working and simply expecting their suppliers to comply. Would this level of scrutiny have been part and parcel of the industry had the horsemeat scandal not come to light? [ + ]
Is X-ray better than a metal detector?
Whether you use X-ray or metal detection to detect any foreign contaminants in your products depends on your application. This quick Q&A explains. [ + ]
Apples ain't necessarily apples — travels with apples and spy apples
On the long journey from the fruit plantation to the retailer's shelf, fruits can quickly perish. In particular, the refrigeration inside the cargo containers is not always guaranteed and existing methods for measuring the temperature are not sufficiently reliable. A sensor developed at Empa in Switzerland solves this problem. It looks like a piece of fruit and acts like a piece of fruit — but is actually a spy. [ + ]
How to select the right blender for powder mixing plants
Whether you are just getting started, or are a seasoned professional, the choice of mixers is so extensive as to be just plain confusing. This article poses some questions to be considered when making that all-important selection. [ + ]
