7 ways digital transformation adds value to F&B companies
27 February, 2018 by Mike Edgett, Director of Industry Marketing for Process Manufacturing, Infor | Supplied by: InforIn today's marketplace, technology shouldn't be an afterthought but instead it must be an integral part of a company's overall strategy.
Risky food contact materials
27 February, 2018 by Nate Seltenrich*Sometimes there's more to food than just, well, the food itself — materials that come into contact with food as it is being processed, packaged and transported have the potential to leach chemicals into the product.
Is fake beef meat?
27 February, 2018The US Cattlemen's Association (USCA) has declared war and fired the first salvo against the labelling of lab-grown or plant- or insect-derived "fake" meats as meat.
Getting the jam into lots of doughnuts
22 February, 2018 | Supplied by: UV PacificGetting various viscosity fillings hygienically into pastries and doughnuts at 50 L/min requires pumping and dosing excellence.
Ramex 7802 foamer
15 February, 2018 | Supplied by: Tecpro AustraliaThe Ramex 7802 foamer has been developed to produce better foam and deliver higher sanitation performance.
CDR WineLab chemical analysis system
15 February, 2018 | Supplied by: IntermedCDR WineLab enables onsite testing, with results available in just minutes, allowing faster decisions to be made during the vinification process.
Particle size analysis of chocolate powder
15 February, 2018 | Supplied by: Anton Paar Australia Pty LtdThe Particle Size Analyser PSA 1190 from Anton Paar is able to perform measurements on sugar, milk powder and chocolate powder — including much bulkier agglomerated chocolate powder used in the preparation of instant hot chocolate.
Winter Olympics' security felled by norovirus
14 February, 2018With 194 confirmed cases of norovirus at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, primarily among security guards, organisers have withdrawn more than 1200 security guards from their duties and replaced them with 900 soldiers.
OFI Weigh & Inspection Solutions C80-CS checkweigher
14 February, 2018 | Supplied by: OFI Weigh & Inspection Solutions Pty LtdOFI Weigh & Inspection Solutions' C80-CS high-precision, high-speed checkweigher is designed specifically to offer high performance and maximum flexibility for integration into any production line.
tna roflo VMCS 3 vibratory chip sizer
12 February, 2018 | Supplied by: TNA Solutions Pty LtdThe tna roflo VMCS 3 chip sizer uses vibratory motion to separate large from small chips to maximise packaging efficiencies and speeds. The sizer is suitable for a wide range of fried snack products, such as potato chips, as well as fruit and other root vegetable chips.
Researchers develop faster gluten detector
12 February, 2018Current tests that detect gluten in food are failing to identify all of the substances, meaning products may be wrongfully labelled as gluten-free.
Best Sanitizers HACCP SmartStep and HACCP Defender Footwear Sanitizing Stations
09 February, 2018 | Supplied by: Saraya Australia Pty LtdBest Sanitizers' HACCP SmartStep and HACCP Defender Footwear Sanitizing Stations use compressed air to deliver an atomised spray of Alpet D2 or Alpet D2 Quat-Free surface sanitiser to footwear soles.
Foamico cleaning system
09 February, 2018 | Supplied by: EcowizeFoamico cleaning equipment is claimed to reduce cleaning time by up to 40%, energy consumption by up to 60% and water usage by up to 25%.
Understanding bubble science and beverage flavour
07 February, 2018How drink additives such as sugar, salt and added flavours affect the carbon dioxide and the taste of the drink is now being understood.
Pumping sauce, ketchup and mayonnaise hygienically
07 February, 2018 | Supplied by: Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology GroupWhen a global brand sauce and condiments manufacturer wanted to replace pumps that were proving difficult to clean and maintain, hygiene was a prime consideration.
