Spoilage matters: bacteria ID to help apple juice producer
30 September, 2021The findings from a Cornell University study will allow manufacturers to identify whether their juices contain A. suci bacteria, which leads to spoilage.
Fake meat from by-product of soy milk production
23 September, 2021Researchers develop a meat analogue using fermented okara (soy press cake), which is claimed to be nutritious with less salt and saturated fats than real meat.
Machinery boosts apple processing output
08 September, 2021The KRONEN equipment was integrated into the current machinery set-up of an apple processor which then saw production of cubed and segmented apples hit 3000 kg/h.
Queensland food processor expands operations
25 August, 2021A fresh food processor in Bundaberg will expand facilities to become more competitive against importers in the market.
How do organic and non-organic foods influence our gut microbiome?
24 August, 2021 by Dr Senaka Ranadheera, Simon Gardner Lee and Anna Wittwer, University of MelbourneResearchers examined if the actual (organic or conventional) farming practice could influence the functionality of probiotics and the gut microbiome.
Health benefits of the watermelon
09 August, 2021Using big data and computational biology, researchers in the USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) have now identified all the phytochemicals in watermelon.
Cutting machine used to slice bananas
09 August, 2021With its gentle downholding technology, the GS 10-2 belt cutter from Kronen is suitable for processing sensitive products such as bananas.
HRS focuses on products for juice processing
08 July, 2021At the end of last year, HRS Heat Exchangers launched its I Series of products for de-packing and remelting frozen orange juice.
Making processed plant-based protein healthier
07 June, 2021Food scientists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst are aiming to make plant-based protein tastier and healthier.
Canadian farm chooses Wyma Solutions for post-harvest processing
19 March, 2021Canada's ATV Farms has selected Wyma Solutions to deliver two large post-harvest vegetable grading and packing lines for carrots and onions.
New juice processing solutions: from concentrate to bottle
08 March, 2021 by Matt Hale, International Sales & Marketing Director at HRS Heat ExchangersProcessing fruit and juice concentrates into finished bottled drinks is relatively straightforward, but in order to maximise the quality of the finished product, attention to detail is needed at every stage.
Ultrasonic washing of leafy greens
08 March, 2021A study in the UK has shown that gentle acoustic water streams were more effective for cleaning bacteria from salad leaves than current washing methods.
Road to organic: berry farmer recognised for organic 'in-conversion'
11 February, 2021How long does it take to become certified organic and what's the difference between 'organic' and 'organic in conversion'?
Rhima bin washers for produce
10 February, 2021The Rhima wheelie bin washers are constructed entirely in stainless steel and are built to food-grade standards.
Local fruit grower goes bananas over ripening facility
07 January, 2021Arcella Bananas Company will use Montague's produce and packing facility in Brisbane to ripen its bananas.
