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.
Neogen microbiology product range
07 July, 2011 | Supplied by: Cell Biosciences Pty Ltd
Cell Biosciences has been appointed as the Australian distributor for Neogen’s range of microbiology products which includes assays for food pathogens, coliforms, generic E. coli, lactics, total plate counts, yeast and mould and the Acumedia brand of dehydrated culture media.
Merck Millipore Duopath Verotoxin and Singlepath E. coli O157 tests
07 July, 2011 | Supplied by: Merck Pty Ltd
The recent outbreak of an EHEC (enterohaemorrhagic ) E. coli pathogen in Germany and other regions has infected hundreds of people. The infection is thought to be spread primarily through the consumption of contaminated food.
Adam Equipment Core compact balances
05 July, 2011 | Supplied by: Adam Equipment (SE ASIA) Pty Ltd
Adam Equipment’s durable and compact Core balances come in seven models and are designed for easy storage. The battery and AC power supply also make them portable and useful for fieldwork.
Brewer uses smart pump to harvest yeast
05 July, 2011 | Supplied by: Global Pumps
In the US, Mother Earth Brewing (MEB) has installed a Verderflex Smart unit to improve the quality of its yeast harvest.
PBI-Dansensor inline gas analysers
04 July, 2011 | Supplied by: Pryde Measurement Pty Ltd
Modified atmosphere packaging, MAP, is a key method to maintain the quality and improve the shelf life of processed and fresh meat products. Ensuring that the correct gas mixture is in the packaging is a crucial requirement of the process, so the mixture must be monitored in a reliable and efficient way.
