Processing

Dosing oil into vegetable trays at Lea Green Foods

26 August, 2011 | Supplied by: Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group

UK-based Lea Green Foods is using innovative peristaltic pump technology to dose oil into vegetable trays with both precision and cleanliness.


Kronen AS 16 automatic apple peeling and slicing machine

26 August, 2011 | Supplied by: Reactive Engineering Pty Ltd

The Kronen AS 16 automatic apple peeling and slicing machine is suitable for processing apples with diameters from 60-120 mm. It is able to peel, slice or segment and core up to 2000 apples/h. Switching from one apple size to another size can be easily set within 2 min online at the machine during the peeling process (no further auxiliary tool is needed).


Heat and Control Universal Product Cooker

24 August, 2011 | Supplied by: Heat and Control Pty Ltd

Hard bite-style potato chips get their desirable extra crunchy texture from the unique oil temperature profile produced by batch fryers. But the limitations of producing such chips in batches of only a few hundred kilograms per hour has previously required processors to install multiple batch fryers.


Cattle tick vaccine a step closer

17 August, 2011

Australian scientists believe they may be a step closer to finding a cattle tick vaccine that could save the national cattle and dairy industries approximately $175 million per annum and reduce the need for pesticides.


Arrow Scientific FeedChek test for detecting MBM in cattle feed

16 August, 2011 | Supplied by: Arrow Scientific

The FeedChek test is designed to detect MBM in cattle feed to assist users to comply with regulations to prevent the spread of mad cow disease.


New freeze-dry method good for processing fish

03 August, 2011

A freeze-dry technique could potentially be applied to add value to meat components considered to be less appealing.


The global foodborne disease crisis

02 August, 2011

Recently, a virulent strain of enterohaemorrhagic E. coli caused around 50 deaths and sickened more than 4000 across Europe, the majority in Germany. The source of the infections is believed to have been organic fenugreek sprouts grown from contaminated seeds. As a result of this deadly outbreak, new regulations, improved surveillance and disease prevention strategies, particularly pertaining to produce, will likely emerge throughout the world.


Integrating a network of wireless sensors

02 August, 2011 | Supplied by: Zigsense

Nowadays, wireless sensors are a viable solution for a broad spectrum of projects. Being wireless they offer installation cost savings and flexibility and can be integrated with standard control systems.


New technology to produce higher yielding crops

01 August, 2011

The ANU and Bayer Crop Science sign a research agreement to develop new technology to produce higher yielding food crops.


Lawson M3 Graphical Lot Tracker supply chain traceability tool

29 July, 2011 | Supplied by: Lawson Software Australia Pty Ltd

The Lawson M3 Graphical Lot Tracker is a preconfigured supply chain traceability solution. Designed for rapid implementation and ease of use, the solution can help food and beverage companies gain greater control over food supply chain safety and quality, and help them address compliance and traceability.


Exair Model 6396-205 L Premium Reversible Drum Vac System

26 July, 2011 | Supplied by: Compressed Air Australia Pty Ltd

Exair’s Reversible Drum Vac is a powerful liquid vacuum and is able to vacuum coolant, hydraulic oils, spills, sludge, tramp oil and wastewater. With the turn of a knob, the same stainless steel pump quickly empties the drum. Coolant sumps can be easily refilled, floor spills vacuumed or contaminated liquids transferred to filtration tanks in minutes.


Quantab Chloride strips for salt content determination

21 July, 2011 | Supplied by: Arrow Scientific

Quantab salt is a simple method for measuring salt in food using reagent plastic strips. Only basic equipment and training is required.


Ecolab DryExx GF conveyor lubricant

21 July, 2011 | Supplied by: Ecolab Pty Ltd

DryExx GF is a conveyor lubricant specifically designed for use with glass bottles on steel conveyor belts. It is claimed that the lubricant saves up to 80% of the water used when compared to traditional wet lubricants but still achieves the highest possible hygiene levels and does not compromise efficiency.


Cell Biosciences Soleris optical system

13 July, 2011 | Supplied by: http://www.cellbiosciences.com.au

Real-time microbiology with the Soleris optical system delivers quality data and helps eliminate the time-consuming microbial bottleneck. The system allows screening of raw materials or environments for early detection of contamination or positive release of product.


Neogen food allergen test kits and accessories

12 July, 2011 | Supplied by: BioSys Australia Pty Ltd

Neogen has appointed BioSys Australia as sole Australian distributor of the company’s entire range of food allergen test kits and accessories.


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