How heat kills Salmonella
07 February, 2018Very high temperatures kill living cells very quickly, but what causes bacteria like Salmonella to die at lower temperatures and can this information be useful to food processors?
Genomic analysis project accelerates seed development
05 October, 2017After announcing their multiyear global licensing agreement in January, NRGene and Monsanto Company's partnership has progressed.
NIZO and PSE form a centre of excellence for food product and process modelling
26 April, 2017Dutch food and nutrition contract research organisation NIZO and UK-based Process Systems Enterprise have announced the formation of the Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Food Product and Process Modelling.
How to stop mould growing on fresh food
24 March, 2017A plasma-based technology is proving successful in stopping the growth of moulds on fresh produce.
Using shellfish to fight food poisoning
23 March, 2017Chitosan — a natural carbohydrate derived from crustacean shells — has been found to have potential to fight Clostridium perfringens food poisoning, which causes abdominal pain, stomach cramps, diarrhoea and nausea.
Baker Perkins MPF19 benchtop extruder for research and product development
16 February, 2017Baker Perkins has added a new version of the benchtop MPF19 to its range of twin-screw extruders for the food industry.
Precision coating method for granular material
05 December, 2016An Austrian team has developed a method for coating large volumes of granular material homogeneously.
Heat process adds weeks to the shelf life of milk
28 July, 2016The shelf life of milk can be extended by several weeks by rapidly heating and cooling it, US researchers have shown.
TGA-listed infant formula
13 July, 2016Functional Foods Global has implemented manufacturing processes that go well beyond what Australian standards require in the manufacture of its TGZ-listed infant formula.
What is the inverted Cheerios effect, and why does it matter?
20 June, 2016Scientists have described the 'inverted Cheerios effect' — the interaction of liquid drops on soft solid surfaces — a discovery which may open up new opportunities in engineering and the life sciences.
Plasma irradiation improves vegetable harvest
09 June, 2016Scientists from Japan have successfully used 'non-thermal air plasma irradiation' to improve the harvest of a crop of salad leaves.
HIPSTER wants to change the face of food processing
25 February, 2016A collaborative, industry-driven research project is endeavouring to overcome the barriers to wide-scale implentation of HPT technology in the food industry.
Corporate Partners lean manufacturing program
30 November, 2015To fuel growth into new market segments, senior management at Birch & Waite engaged Corporate Partners to implement a lean manufacturing program throughout their business.
Dairy industry changes benefit cows and consumers
08 October, 2015Profound changes in the dairy industry in recent decades have benefited the health and welfare of both dairy cows and consumers.
