First companies sign voluntary whole grain content claims code
11 November, 2013Goodman Fielder, Sanitarium and Bakers Delight have become the first registered users of the Code of Practice for Whole Grain Ingredient Content Claims.
SPX Gerstenberg Schröder shortening production system
08 November, 2013 | Supplied by: SPX FLOW TECHNOLOGY AUSTRALIA PTY LTDWith SPX's GS system, bulk hydrogenated oil is received and used as input to the shortening production process. After pre-cooling, the oil is pumped through a GS scraped surface heat exchanger (SSHE) to crystallise and a pin rotor machine to knead it to the required consistency.
Key Technology CleanBelt CIP system for ADR 5 for potato strips
04 November, 2013 | Supplied by: Key Technology Australia Pty LtdKey Technology has introduced CleanBelt, a clean-in-place (CIP) system for ADR 5, the company's automatic defect removal system for potato strips. The system reduces sanitation and maintenance labour and minimises the cost of replacement parts.
ifm efector ecolink EVC series connectors with EMC protection
04 November, 2013 | Supplied by: ifm efector pty ltdThe asymmetrically acting saw-tooth contoured vibration protection holds the coupling nut tight in position. In addition to screening, this ensures a low contact resistance between the nut of the connector and the housing of the connected device.
Marel Platino Flattener for poultry and meat
04 November, 2013 | Supplied by: MarelAs part of its Meat and Poultry Processing range, Marel has available the Platino Flattener. The flattener improves water-holding capacity and is claimed to give meat products with quality bite, texture and taste.
Thermo Fisher Extraction of Total Fat from Food Samples application note
01 November, 2013 | Supplied by: Thermo Fisher ScientificThermo Scientific has available an application note that explains how the ability to extract pretreated matrices using accelerated solvent extraction can increase laboratory productivity.
Spreading Wild Oats with on-site nitrogen generation
01 November, 2013 | Supplied by: CAPS Pty LtdInstalling a CAPS nitrogen generation package at its Mudgee facility has saved Robert Oatley Vineyards more than 75% on the price of a cubic metre of nitrogen per day.
Milestone DMA-80 and DMA-1 Direct Mercury Analysers
31 October, 2013 | Supplied by: In Vitro Technologies Pty Ltd
The Mercury analyser range from Milestone gives accurate results in fewer than five minutes with no sample preparation time required.
Upgrade gives increased shelf life for Abenhardt carrots
31 October, 2013 | Supplied by: Wyma Engineering (NZ) LtdCarrot producer Abenhardt invested in a Wyma Vege-Polisher five years ago and experienced first-hand its smart engineering and reliable operation. When a major plant upgrade was planned, Wyma was contacted again.
River Cottage chef crowned king of seafood sustainability
31 October, 2013Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall has emerged victorious in an unofficial Iron Chef of Seafood Sustainability ranking conducted by the University of York’s Environment Department.
Spring Gully Foods wipes $1m debt
31 October, 2013Spring Gully Foods has made its first dividend payment to unsecured creditors. The payment wipes $1 million off the company’s total debts and is the largest single payment the company will make to unsecured creditors under the terms of the DoCA.
DuPont BAX System for detecting Shiga toxin-producing E. coli
31 October, 2013 | Supplied by: DuPont Australia Pty LtdThe DuPont BAX System has been certified by the AOAC Research Institute as a Performance Tested Method (PTM) for detecting Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) in beef trim and ground beef.
Schneider Electric MGE Galaxy 5500 UPS
30 October, 2013 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricSchneider Electric has released the MGE Galaxy 5500 UPS. Its online technology fully isolates and protects against all power-quality disturbances, even in demanding environments. The efficient double conversion or ECO mode is said to provide savings in energy costs.
Aquaculture market to hit US$195bn by 2019
30 October, 2013The global aquaculture market is predicted to reach US$195 billion by 2019, according to a new report published by Transparency Market Research. Valued at US$135 billion in 2012, the market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.1% to 2019.
Coles and SPC Ardmona sign canned fruit contract
30 October, 2013Coles has committed to using 100% Australian produce for its private label canned peaches, pears and apricots from early 2014 under a contract with SPC Ardmona. The contract is due to commence with the November harvest.
