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Make a splash at the drinks industry show
This November, visit the Drinks Industry Show to experience the latest in beer, wine and spirits from across the globe. All areas of the drinks industry from producers, through distributors to buyers will find the latest information and trends in wine, beer and spirits. The trade-only event will reconnect producers and distributors of alcoholic beverages with buyers. [ + ]
Printing the meal not the menu
The latest kitchen appliance under development is a 3D printer that can print and then cook the food. [ + ]
A fresh approach to modernising IT in the food and beverage industries
The world of ERP has changed significantly over the last few years — is it time for a rethink about your IT systems? [ + ]
Are your cleaning tools clean?
Cleaning tools do not only have to be able to do the cleaning job, their design must be such that they cannot harbour and spread pathogens. [ + ]
Selecting the best heat exchange solution for food pasteurisation
The texture and viscosity of food is not only an important quality parameter, it also influences how food behaves during production and processing. [ + ]
Stopping biofilms before they start
Slimy biofilms are a perfect environment for microorganisms — here, protected against external influences, bacteria can grow undisturbed. They can be the food processor's scourge as eliminating biofilms can be quite difficult. Much better to stop them forming in the first place. [ + ]
Heat process adds weeks to the shelf life of milk
The shelf life of milk can be extended by several weeks by rapidly heating and cooling it, US researchers have shown. [ + ]
Getting fresh
Freshness is one attribute that will always attract ready meal consumers. [ + ]
Ten facts you need to know about the chicken and eggs on your table
Debunking the the myths around eating chicken. [ + ]
Monitoring feed magazines for carton blanks
In recent years, intelligent sensor and control solutions have made it possible to achieve both productivity and safety. [ + ]
Why you don't want to be involved in a food safety scare
Nothing can send you broke faster than a food safety crisis. [ + ]
Serialisation and protection against tampering of pharmaceutical products
In the fight against the forgery of preparations, imitations and tampering of packaging, the European Union has defined a catalogue of measures intended to prevent fakes entering the legal supply chain of medicines. [ + ]
Which is better coding technology — laser or inkjet?
Laser's rapid improvements and reduced capital costs have opened up its applications, but despite similar results neither does the other's job completely. This quick Q&A will help you compare 'apples and oranges'. [ + ]
Frying fish — not as simple as you think
Selection of the fish species, cooking oil and cooking technique all play a part in frying fish. [ + ]
Maintaining large HACCP plans cost-effectively
Anything that can help users update and maintain HACCP plans has to be worthwhile. [ + ]
