New test detects deadly fish virus that threatens barramundi
07 February, 2023A third variant of the ISKN virus, which is causing fish deaths in barramundi farms in Southeast Asia, can now be identified in a new test developed by scientists.
Building a food safety culture
08 November, 2022 by Dr Douglas Powell, Andrew Thomson and Madhu JeyakumaranWhat does food safety culture mean and why is it important to create a food safety culture in your business?
Researchers search for allergens in edible insect protein
29 June, 2022James Cook University and National Measurement Institute researchers are looking for allergens in edible insects so that consumers can be adequately protected.
Detecting foodborne contaminants before they strike
06 June, 2022Scientists are working on sensors that can quickly detect dangerous viruses and toxins in food before they cause disease.
Qld scientists develop cattle age test using tail hair
09 March, 2022With just a hair from a cow's tail, scientists in Queensland have been able to find the age of cows, which could prove useful for cattle farms and meat traits.
CitrusWatch: citrus disease surveillance program launched
19 January, 2022The program will see surveillance against citrus pathogens cast wide across Australia in a bid to ensure that the industry is protected against disease threats.
Bugs beware: quick test for fatal cacao disease developed
05 October, 2021Chocolate makers may indirectly benefit from a test that can quickly detect asymptomatic plants for the disease that has killed thousands of cacao trees.
New gas-detecting LEDs pass the sniff test
02 September, 2021The new LEDs can be used to easily and cheaply detect gases, including those that are produced by off food
US scientists create Listeria map for pathogen tracing
10 August, 2021Cornell food scientists have developed a mapping tool designed to track the deadly foodborne pathogen Listeria monocytogenes, which could provide benefits for the food industry.
Monitoring microbes with handheld DNA sequencers
15 April, 2021Researchers have tested handheld DNA sequencers as a routine microbial monitoring solution for food production facilities.
Taking the guesswork out of cheese production
03 March, 2021Researchers have devised a method that allows cheese quality to be checked much earlier and more precisely, making cheese production more efficient.
Aussie researcher discovers micro beer testing method
09 February, 2021An Aussie researcher has discovered a new way to conduct extremely small-scale brewing experiments, potentially leading to better beer.
Verizon's 5G launch to improve manufacturing industry
11 November, 2020Telecommunications company Verizon announced the launch of its international private 5G platform for global enterprises located in the Asia–Pacific region.
Researchers fight billion-dollar wine fraud industry
10 November, 2020Aussie researchers find potential 'fingerprint' wine authentication solution to fight against the estimated billion-dollar wine fraud industry.
Listeria management in low-risk foods
27 October, 2020The American Frozen Food Institute has published a report on alternative approaches to the risk management of Listeria in low-risk foods.
