River Cottage chef crowned king of seafood sustainability
31 October, 2013Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall has emerged victorious in an unofficial Iron Chef of Seafood Sustainability ranking conducted by the University of York’s Environment Department.
Aquaculture market to hit US$195bn by 2019
30 October, 2013The global aquaculture market is predicted to reach US$195 billion by 2019, according to a new report published by Transparency Market Research. Valued at US$135 billion in 2012, the market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.1% to 2019.
1 in 3 people at risk of colorectal cancer from processed meat
28 October, 2013One in three people carry a gene that increases the risk of colorectal cancer from the consumption of red meat and processed meat, according to a new study that was presented at the American Society of Human Genetics 2013 meeting.
Tracing the untraceable: why contaminated jerky is still on the shelves
25 October, 2013 by Alice RichardPet owners would like to think that human food standards would apply if food produced for their furry friends made them sick. But a product that is suspected to have sickened thousands of pets in the US alone is still on the shelves.
US consumer group stirring up trouble over Australia's privatised meat inspection system
24 October, 2013A US consumer group is claiming that Australia's meat inspection system could compromise US consumer safety.
Proposed standard for meat processing - submissions invited
08 October, 2013FSANZ is calling for submissions on a proposed primary production and processing standard for meat. The proposed standard provides a national 'whole-of-chain' approach to food safety regulation of meat products.
Milmeq wins $18m contract for NT beef processing plant
02 October, 2013Milmeq has been awarded an AU$18 million contract to supply its food processing technology to a major new beef processing facility in the Northern Territory.
Vaccinate cattle to reduce human E. coli cases
17 September, 2013Research suggests that vaccinating cattle against E. coli O157 could reduce the number of humans affected by the bacterium by 85%. Vaccines that are available for cattle are rarely used, but the study shows the public health benefits could be significant.
Beef industry gives back with Foodbank Beef Program
26 August, 2013JBS Australia and Primo have committed to the Foodbank Beef Program, a major new beef initiative that will supply Foodbank with more than 130 tonnes of sausages per year to those in need.
Kilcoy cuts costs with compressed air upgrade
13 August, 2013Kilcoy Pastoral Company has reduced its energy expenditure by refurbishing its existing plant and installing new compressor equipment from Compressed Air and Power Solutions Australia (CAPS).
JS Humidifiers JetSpray humidifier
21 June, 2013The JetSpray humidifier from JS Humidifiers is designed for use in abattoir chill down areas to reduce carcass moisture loss after slaughter.
Humidity reduces carcass weight loss
19 June, 2013The JetSpray humidifier is helping GM Steel reduce carcass moisture loss after slaughter by up to 1.5%. By maintaining a consistently high humidity in the chill-down area, GM steel has been able to reduce moisture loss from 2.5% to less than 1%.
Red meat exports tip 100,000 tonnes for May 2013
18 June, 2013Australian exports of beef and veal have reached a record high, with the monthly total for May 2013 exceeding 100,000 tonnes for the first time.
Improving flavour and shelf life
21 May, 2013‘Tunnel of fire’ pasteurising and flash roasting systems colour, sear and surface-pasteurise the product. Because of the speed of the process, complete surface pasteurising and searing is achieved, yield loss is minimal and a long shelf life is ensured.
Bizerba Carneoline FW-N 22/82 and FW-N 32/98 T/S meat mincing machinery
03 May, 2013The FW-N 22/82 FW minces up to 350 kg of meat per hour. Larger butcher’s shops and subsidiary retailers, gastronomy companies and catering enterprises use the FW-N 32/98 variation, which can mince up to about 1100 kg/h.
