Nestlé unveils new $40 million investment at Milo factory
17 November, 2014Nestlé has unveiled the final stage of the expansion of its Smithtown factory on the NSW mid-north coast, which includes new facilities to house state-of-the-art technology that is rumoured to be the first of its kind in Australia.
How 'chicken juice' helps Campylobacter thrive
17 November, 2014'Chicken juice' is the key to understanding the persistence of Campylobacter in food processing environments, a new study from the Institute of Food Research has shown.
tna intelli-weigh 0328 omega twin scale
10 November, 2014 | Supplied by: TNA Solutions Pty LtdThe tna intelli-weigh 0328 omega multihead twin scale can be used in conjunction with either the tna robag or twin-configuration robag to weigh and bag a variety of food applications.
'Aroma recovery' improves the taste of alcohol-free beer
10 November, 2014Researchers have developed a technique to enhance the aroma of alcohol-free beer, which is often perceived as 'tasteless' by consumers.
Townsend Skinners for meat, fish and poultry
07 November, 2014 | Supplied by: MarelTownsend Skinners, available from Marel, are custom designed and built to suit the specific needs of meat, poultry and fish processors.
Fonterra opens new factory to meet Asia's demand for dairy
06 November, 2014Fonterra has opened a UHT greenfield plant in Waitoa, New Zealand.
Coca-Cola Amatil to close Bayswater manufacturing facility
06 November, 2014Coca-Cola Amatil (CCA) has announced it will close its Bayswater manufacturing facility, shedding 57 permanent roles. The company will shift production to its larger capital city facilities over a 12-month transition period.
Itram Higiene Biofinder biofilm detection spray
06 November, 2014 | Supplied by: WR&D Wells Pty LtdItram Higiene has developed BioFinder, a biofilm detection spray for the detection of biofilms in open surfaces.
FCI ST100 aeration flow meter with Profibus Bus PA
04 November, 2014 | Supplied by: AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty LtdFluid Components International's ST100 Thermal Mass Flow Meter is suitable for use in wastewater treatment plants for flow measurement in aeration basins. It is Profibus PA compatible, providing accuracy combined with digital bus communication flexibility.
HabasitLINK M5065 HyCLEAN plastic modular belt
03 November, 2014 | Supplied by: Habasit Australia and New ZealandHabasit HyCLEAN plastic modular belts have been developed to improve hygiene conditions and cleaning procedures in food processing areas.
Botanical Innovations Ultra Purus Freshness Sanitiser
03 November, 2014Ultra Purus Freshness Sanitiser is a slow release sanitiser for coolrooms and refrigerated areas that is safe to handle, biodegradable and residue-free.
Turning hogs into hot dogs
03 November, 2014 by Jan Meerdink* | Supplied by: MarelThis article is the second in a trilogy about meat harvesting. The first discussed the state of the technology. This part describes the process itself with a focus on process optimisation, chain integration and an optimal balance between raw material, process and final product.
Aerofloat solution for treatment of production wastewater
31 October, 2014 | Supplied by: Aerofloat (Australia) Pty LtdAerofloat has launched a product to meet wastewater treatment needs in the food industry. The Aerofloat unit is compact, easy to maintain, has low power requirements and produces a high-quality effluent to meet regulatory standards.
3M Petrifilm Rapid Yeast and Mold Count Plates
31 October, 2014 | Supplied by: 3M Food Safety3M Petrifilm Rapid Yeast and Mold Count Plates are sample-ready plates which feature an indicator technology that makes colonies easier to interpret, returning results in 48 h.
Veriflow Brett system same-day test for Brettanomyces bruxellensis
31 October, 2014 | Supplied by: IntermedThe Invisible Sentinel Veriflow Brett system, available from Australasian Medical and Scientific Limited, provides results in 4 h, which allows same-day action to be taken.
