Keeping computing systems in food plants clean
24 November, 2014Computers in food plants have to be cleanable so they don't add any contamination load to the end products. So they must be able to withstand the cleaning and sanitation regimes of the plant.
Danfoss and Micromax sign sales agreement
24 November, 2014 | Supplied by: Danfoss DrivesDanfoss Power Electronics and Micromax Specialists in Automation have signed an agreement that will see Micromax become the preferred sales channel in Sydney and Melbourne for Danfoss variable speed drives.
Silicone Engineering FDA-approved silicone sponge
21 November, 2014 | Supplied by: Silicone EngineeringSilicone Engineering has developed kSil, a fully FDA-approved, food-grade silicone sponge.
Elea Pulsed Electric Field technology
20 November, 2014 | Supplied by: EleaPulsed Electric Field (PEF) technology, developed by Elea, exposes microorganisms, plant or animal tissue to a pulsed electrical field, which punctures the cell membrane, allowing access to its contents.
TOMRA Halo sorter upgraded user interface
20 November, 2014TOMRA Sorting Solutions has upgraded the user interface design for the company's Halo optical sorter.
Freedom Foods signs supply agreement with Chinese New Hope Group
20 November, 2014Freedom Foods has signed an MoU with Chinese company New Hope Group to develop a long-term milk supply through large-scale, Australian dairy farms that will supply Freedom's UHT operations and potential fresh milk processing operations.
Key Technology CIT Hyperspectral Imaging Module for ADR 5 for potato strips
20 November, 2014 | Supplied by: Key Technology Australia Pty LtdKey Technology has introduced CIT hyperspectral imaging on its ADR 5 automatic defect removal system to detect 'sugar ends' in potato strips.
Oz Seals rotary seal profiles
20 November, 2014 | Supplied by: Oz SealsOz Seals has released four rotary seal profiles into its custom sealing range.
Bakon Top Cream whipping machine
20 November, 2014 | Supplied by: Bakon bv Food EquipmentBakon Top Cream whipping machines are suitable for the aerating and stirring of cream, mousse, bavarois and Swiss cream.
Detecting mycotoxins in situ
18 November, 2014Modern analytical techniques can help food producers to quickly and economically detect mycotoxins - harmful metabolic products of mould - at the processing location.
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.
