Reducing water and chemical use in food processing
13 January, 2020Researchers have created microbubbles which could reduce the use of water and chemicals when cleaning and sanitising food processing equipment.
Cheering 2020 with the perfect beer head
10 January, 2020A team of scientists is a step closer to solving the puzzle of how to create the perfect head of beer and make it last all the way to the bottom of the schooner.
AirSweep material activation system
01 January, 2020 | Supplied by: Valve Distributors Pty LtdThe AirSweep material flow system is designed to ensure the flow and prevent blockages of bulk materials in silos, bins, hoppers and chutes.
Prawns get the CSIRO health check in time for Christmas
20 December, 2019 | Supplied by: CSIRO Food and NutritionCSIRO and Brisbane start-up Genics have launched a method for testing prawns for a range of diseases, as the prawn industry prepares for Christmas.
Agroterrorism: food and beverage sector needs to minimise risk
19 December, 2019 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdThe intentional disruption of the food supply chain in order to harm the population — agroterrorism — is an increasing risk for the food and beverage sector to manage.
3 ways to achieve maximum productivity in gummy production
17 December, 2019 by Edward Smagarinsky, Group Product Manager, tna | Supplied by: TNA Solutions Pty LtdHere are three ways manufacturers can maximise productivity and flexibility using the latest equipment for the on-trend gummy candy market.
Zero-carbon aquaculture — is it possible?
17 December, 2019Using data science and AI, a NZ collaboration hopes to not only expand production but also transition to a zero-carbon aquaculture industry in New Zealand.
Ramex HR Series hose reels
13 December, 2019 | Supplied by: Tecpro AustraliaRamex hose reels are designed in Italy and are suitable for a range of operations, with strong support arms and a robust body.
Frozen food to fork: managing listeriosis risks
13 December, 2019A modelling tool has been developed to assist the frozen food industry manage listeriosis risks in the face of changing consumer trends.
Salmonella prevention plan for Qld eggs
13 December, 2019A new Salmonella Enteritidis Prevention Plan (SEPP) will soon be in place in Queensland to improve hygiene within egg grading and handling environments.
On the shelf: coffee in a can
11 December, 2019In November 2019, Suntory BOSS Coffee introduced to Australia its flash-brewed, ready-to-drink coffee that is packaged in a can.
Charges laid over worker death in factory
10 December, 2019Two companies and an engineer have been charged over the death of a 59-year-old worker following an accident at a decommissioned cheese factory in 2017.
Wefapress Food Secure Products food-safe plastic range
10 December, 2019 | Supplied by: Cut To Size Plastics Pty LtdCut to Size Plastics has introduced the Wefapress Food Secure Products (FSP) range of food-safe plastics to Australia and New Zealand.
Making chocolate santas
09 December, 2019The cold stamping method is being implemented for many of the chocolate santas currently on shelves; hear more at the 2020 ProSweets fair.
Solving the lettuce outbreak crisis in the US
06 December, 2019Another unsolved E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce in the US has highlighted the need for better investigative tools.
