Reducing poultry pathogens with plasma
14 February, 2012Researchers at Drexel University have demonstrated a technique for killing pathogens on raw poultry that could reduce foodborne illness. Using plasma, the research team was able to eliminate or significantly reduce bacteria on skinless chicken breast and chicken skin.
GBS decrease due to NZ Campylobacter regulations
13 February, 2012Stricter regulations for fresh chicken processing in New Zealand have been linked to a significant decrease in an autoimmune condition.
Schunk LMG-44 and LMG-64 stainless steel grippers
09 December, 2011The Schunk LMG-44 and LMG-64 stainless steel grippers can be used in applications where fresh food products are to be handled automatically, such as in processing and packing lines.
The EFSA investigates the modernisation of meat inspection in Europe
01 December, 2011The European Food Safety Authority has commenced assessing the strengths and weaknesses of the EU's current meat inspection methodology so it can provide a scientific basis for the modernisation of meat inspection across the European Union. It has released its first reports covering the inspection of swine.
Schunk LMG-44 and LMG-64 stainless steel grippers
06 September, 2011The Schunk LMG-44 and LMG-64 stainless steel grippers can be used in applications where fresh food products are to be handled automatically, such as in processing and packing lines.
Cattle tick vaccine a step closer
17 August, 2011Australian scientists believe they may be a step closer to finding a cattle tick vaccine that could save the national cattle and dairy industries approximately $175 million per annum and reduce the need for pesticides.
New freeze-dry method good for processing fish
03 August, 2011A freeze-dry technique could potentially be applied to add value to meat components considered to be less appealing.
Linley Valley Fresh installs laser-guided, pork-cutting robot
04 July, 2011 byAustralia’s first laser-guided, pork-cutting robot has been installed, at a cost of $700,000, at Craig Mostyn Group’s Linley Valley Fresh pork processing works at Wooroloo, WA.
Linley Valley Fresh installs laser-guided, pork-cutting robot
04 July, 2011Australia’s first laser-guided, pork-cutting robot has been installed, at a cost of $700,000, at Craig Mostyn Group’s Linley Valley Fresh pork processing works at Wooroloo, WA.
Reducing Campylobacter in EU chickens
31 May, 2011 byIn its Scientific Opinion on Quantification of the risk posed by broiler meat to human campylobacteriosis in the EU, the European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) BIOHAZ Panel concluded that the handling, preparation and consumption of broiler meat may directly account for 20 to 30% of human cases of campylobacteriosis in the European Union (EU).
Rotten meat
31 May, 2011A newly developed sensor film can be integrated into meat, seafood and poultry packaging where it will change colour if the product has spoiled. Consumers will be instantly be able to distinguish between fresh goods and their inedible counterparts.
New use for meat and bone meal
05 May, 2011 byWith billions of kilos of meat and bone meal going to waste in landfills after a US government ban on its use in cattle feed, scientists have developed a process for using that so-called meat and bone meal to make partially biodegradable plastic that does not require raw materials made from oil or natural gas. They reported the finding at the 241st National Meeting and Exposition of the American Chemical Society (ACS).
Demand for meat, poultry and seafood packaging to exceed $9 billion
04 May, 2011 byDemand for meat, poultry and seafood packaging in the US will increase 3.0% per annum to $9.2 billion in 2015. Gains will be fuelled by expanding meat, poultry and seafood production for the domestic market, as well as rising export opportunities to countries such as Japan and Chile. Packaging demand will also be stimulated by the ongoing shift to case-ready packaging by many retailers as a means of reducing in-store labour costs.
Vibratory feeders solve a meat handling issue
02 May, 2011 byEnmin Vibratory Equipment engineers were asked to develop a vibratory handling system that would allow frozen meat to be presented to a special conveying process that individually weighed the meat pieces before transferring them to a packaging process.
GS Italia grill marker machinery
02 May, 2011GS Italia has a range of grill marker machinery that is now available in Australia.
