How to kill pathogens on seafood
18 December, 2018Controlled release antimicrobial film makes seafood safer.
Brewery finds itself ahead of user requests
17 December, 2018 | Supplied by: ESM AustraliaUpdated control software at the Sierra Nevada Brewery Co has improved productivity by allowing all departments to communicate seamlessly.
Flour dust goes to court — and loses
17 December, 2018A UK bakery has been fined for exposing its staff to flour dust.
Going continuous triples output
14 December, 2018 | Supplied by: Automation and PackagingBy moving from a batch to a continuous processing system, a pasta manufacturer tripled output and reduced clean-up and changeover times by 85%.
Alfa Laval Aseptic Mixproof Valve
13 December, 2018 | Supplied by: Alfa Laval Pty LtdThe Alfa Laval Aseptic Mixproof Valve is an aseptic double-seat valve that has a hybrid diaphragm with a PTFE face and reinforced EPDM backing.
Integrated digitalisation platform introduces Food Manufacture library
12 December, 2018Version 1.3 of the gPROMS FormulatedProducts introduced the Food Manufacture library, which aims to tackle innovation and optimisation challenges in the food industry.
Jet System 4 Intralox Type Conveyor Belt Cleaning System
10 December, 2018 | Supplied by: BioSteamThe Jet System 4 is an intelligently automated conveyor belt cleaning system that removes debris from the conveyor belt, and increases hygiene and cleanliness in dry cleaning environments.
Pathogen detection in raw chicken
10 December, 2018Conventional laboratory-based testing approaches of raw chicken are too slow and can no longer meet the demands of today's large-scale food production.
$200,000 penalty for milking it
07 December, 2018Former Murray Goulburn Co-operative MD Gary Helou has been ordered to pay $200,000 in penalties for his involvement in the 2015–16 farmgate milk price scandal.
Global dairy commodity update
07 December, 2018 by Dustin Boughton | Supplied by: Maxum Foods Pty LtdGlobal milk supply growth is steadily declining as weather continues to be the major supply-side wildcard affecting the outlook for global dairy markets.
NASA-backed food tech to improve food production
07 December, 2018Technology originally developed for lunar space exploration may be able to provide on-demand heating for food and beverage manufacturers.
Wild yeast and hotter climate wine
05 December, 2018The presence and use of 'natural' or 'wild' yeasts during wine production is traditionally discouraged, but this may be about to change.
Licking lactose detection
05 December, 2018A CSIRO-developed Cybertongue that can rapidly detect lactose and spoilt milk has just been licensed to start-up PPB Technology.
Infrared technology helps meat processing in Korea
04 December, 2018Korean food supplier HJF has further expanded its offering of healthier and more ecological processed foods to customers in Asia by purchasing its second Infrabaker oven.
Dairy farmers to get fairer contract terms
04 December, 2018Five dairy processers have agreed to amend their milk supply agreements following the ACCC's concerns they were unfair to dairy farmers.
