How resveratrol - the elixir of youth - provides health benefits
12 January, 2015It seems that resveratrol, the red-wine ingredient once touted as an elixir of youth, activates an evolutionarily ancient stress response in human cells. The finding should dispel much of the mystery and controversy about how resveratrol really works.
Advice on navigating China's animal protein market
12 January, 2015According to a recent Rabobank report, China's demand for foreign animal protein products shows great growth potential. However, the path to success for western animal protein companies in China remains complex and challenging.
China turns to potatoes as staple food
08 January, 2015After relying on rice and wheat for millennia, China could soon turn to a new staple: potatoes. The country's Ministry of Agriculture announced that by 2020, 50% of the country's production of potatoes will be consumed as a staple food.
Buhler SORTEX S UltraVision optical sorter
07 January, 2015 | Supplied by: Buhler AG Australia NZBuhler has developed the SORTEX S UltraVision intelligent optical sorter for rice.
Aflex Hose Bioflex Ultra PTFE Hose
23 December, 2014 | Supplied by: PharmEquip Pty LtdAflex Hose's Bioflex Ultra is a hose that is smoothbore inside and convoluted outside, giving flexibility, full flow and kink resistance.
Workflow LineView real-time monitoring of production lines
22 December, 2014 | Supplied by: Workflow LtdLineView monitors an entire production process in real time, identifying the area of loss to enable users to make effective, data-backed decisions. All data is stored centrally and is available on every PC in a factory.
Axelent X-Tray cable management system
22 December, 2014 | Supplied by: Axelent Automation & Safety PTY LTDThe Axelent X-Tray cable management system can be mounted from the wall, floor or ceiling.
Sick Flexi Line interface
22 December, 2014 | Supplied by: SICK Pty Ltd
Sick Flexi Line is an interface for the safe networking of up to 32 Flexi Soft stations, making it possible to map modular machine structures in a consistent and efficient way - at a distance of up to 1000 m between two stations.
tna launches Arabic website for Middle East clients
19 December, 2014 | Supplied by: TNA Solutions Pty LtdPackaging and processing solutions company tna has launched a new website in Arabic for its clients in the Middle East region. Customised for the needs of the region, the new website is located at www.tnasolutions.ae.
Oz Seals profile chart upgrade
15 December, 2014 | Supplied by: Oz SealsOz Seals has released an upgraded version of its profile chart.
LOMA X5 Pack X-ray System
09 December, 2014 | Supplied by: Inspection Systems Pty LtdLOMA has launched the X5 Pack X-ray System, for the detection of foreign contaminants in the food and packaging industry.
Test for fast detection of horse meat
09 December, 2014Scientists at the Institute of Food Research have teamed up with Oxford Instruments to develop a fast, cheap alternative to DNA testing as a means of distinguishing horse meat from beef.
Fruit and vegetable processor steams ahead
09 December, 2014Oerlemans Foods has chosen TOMRA's steam peeling line for its processing plant in the Netherlands.
Blooming chocolate
04 December, 2014
Even chocolate products can lose their gloss after a certain amount of storage time has passed and develop 'bloom' - a creamy grey/white patina. Now, armed with sophisticated analysis, companies can effectively protect their products from developing this unaesthetic coating or bloom.
Chocolatier demands a smooth production line
04 December, 2014 | Supplied by: NORD Drivesystems (Aust) Pty LtdAt the Zotter Schokoladen factory in Southeast Austria, smooth operation ensures top-quality final product. Reliable drive systems are therefore vital, and the facility relies on geared motors from NORD Drivesystems for conveying, mixing and pumping tasks.
