Mango auto harvester in action
16 May, 2019Watch a mango auto harvester in action during shed trials in February 2019.
Growing potatoes in high temperatures
16 May, 2019Biochemists have produced potato plants that are resistant to high temperatures by switching off a small RNA that blocks the formation of tubers.
Fruit specialist leaves nothing to chance with X-ray
01 May, 2019A gourmet fruit specialist is using an Ishida X-ray inspection system to ensure its shredded apricots remain free from minute stone and other contaminants.
Wild tomato evolution could help reduce pesticides
26 April, 2019Michigan State University researchers have obtained a better understanding of the natural insect resistance of wild tomato plants, which could help reduce the use of pesticides.
Taking guesswork out of food processing wastewater disposal
15 April, 2019 by David TenenbaumA US study measured nitrogen in wastewater from local cheesemaking and vegetable processing with interesting results.
High-tech future for the Australian food industry
08 April, 2019Autonomous harvesting, smart food hubs and premium food science will all be researched as part of the Future Food Systems CRC.
Deli salad plant benefits from speed and efficiency of Certa pumps
05 April, 2019Eight MasoSine Certa pumps from Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group are boosting operational efficiency at a Danish deli salad plant.
Sensors could prevent over-fertilisation on farms
05 April, 2019A soil-monitoring sensor that mimics the way plants detect nutrients through their roots is being developed by a QUT researcher to help farmers reduce their reliance on over-fertilisation.
IKEA: from furniture to lettuce
04 April, 2019Home-grown lettuce may soon be available in IKEA Sweden restaurants, after the company announced it is harvesting its own lettuce as part of a sustainability initiative.
Heat and Control Rotary Dryer Roaster (RDR) nut roasting technology
02 April, 2019The Rotary Dryer Roaster (RDR) from Heat and Control is an end-to-end solution for the dry roasting of nut and seed products.
Stickers to keep fruit fresh
11 March, 2019The Stixfresh edible sticker may be able to prolong the shelf life of fruit by up to 14 days by slowing down the ripening process.
How to make watermelon last longer
22 February, 2019Research has found that a small level of ethylene reduces the shelf life of watermelon, despite the fact it was previously thought to not be affected by the gas.
FAM slicers and shredders
12 February, 2019The FAM Dorphy tridimensional slicer and FAM Centris 315 centrifugal slicer and shredder are particularly suited to catering companies.
Process olives without hurting the environment
01 February, 2019Olive processing produces toxic wastewater and consumes vast quantities of water — but a new processing method overcomes these two problems.
Pregnancy style test for E. coli and romaine lettuce
27 November, 2018With at least 339 Americans and Canadians sickened since 2017 after eating romaine lettuce contaminated with E. coli, news of a faster E. coli test is welcome.
