Meat antimicrobial developed from nut processing by-product
05 December, 2013Organic meat processors could have a new weapon in the war on Listeria growth on meat. A study published in the Journal of Food Science shows that antimicrobials extracted from pecan shells protect meat against Listeria growth.
'Hand-pulled' meat research project
26 November, 2013The increasing popularity of the 'hand-pulled' look for beef, lamb, pork and chicken has resulted in a research collaboration between Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) and Summit Machinery.
Machinery Automation & Robotics BladeStop bandsaw safety device
25 November, 2013BladeStop is designed to reduce risks of serious injury by mechanically stopping the bandsaw blade within 15 ms when the unit senses that a person has come into contact with the blade.
Conductivity and fish freshness - or a new take on fish and chips
25 November, 2013Consumers and retailers could ascertain the freshness of the fish without opening the packaging if an RFID chip that measures freshness is included in the packaging. Consumers could then read the chip with their smartphones before deciding whether or not to buy.
Marel Platino Flattener for poultry and meat
04 November, 2013As part of its Meat and Poultry Processing range, Marel has available the Platino Flattener. The flattener improves water-holding capacity and is claimed to give meat products with quality bite, texture and taste.
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).
