Drying without the freeze
06 October, 2010
Using proprietary technologies developed in conjunction with the University of British Columbia, Canadian company EnWave is focused on the development of new methods of dehydrating food and biological materials, using radiant energy vacuum technology.
Chemical residues in fresh produce
06 October, 2010
Results from a New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) study looking at chemical residues in fresh, unwashed produce has found no health or food safety concerns.
Perspective on food safety laboratories
06 October, 2010 | Supplied by: Thermo Fisher Scientific
The potential for food contamination, economic adulteration, and other related food safety issues are leading to an increased awareness of the important role that food testing laboratories play in ensuring the safety and quality of our food supply. The requirements for sophisticated instruments and well-trained, experienced analysts in food safety laboratories are essential factors in making certain that food is safe from chemical contamination.
Clean cutting robots suck the fat
06 October, 2010 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd
Three safe and sanitary robotics solutions have reformed a dangerous work environment for a meat processor.
Reducing Salmonella contamination on chicken carcasses
06 October, 2010
Poultry processors who constantly engage in the battle to keep Salmonella contamination off their products may have a new procedure at their disposal: add some salt and turn up the heat.
Reduce water use while peeling fruit
06 October, 2010
A recently developed system that uses air, rather than water, to blast peels off fruit could reduce water use by 80%.
Electric motors for dry and wet areas
06 October, 2010 | Supplied by: Lafert Electric Motors
Motors used in food production areas are primarily selected for either ‘dry’ areas or ‘wet’ areas. These are entirely different situations with very different demands. We assume we are looking at safe areas, where there is no hazard from combustible gas or liquids.
Mueller Temp-Plate heat exchanger
26 September, 2010 | Supplied by: Teralba Industries Pty Ltd
The Mueller Temp-Plate heat exchanger can be used for heat transfer in the plating, metal finishing, chemical, textile, brewery, pharmaceutical, dairy, pulp and paper, food, nuclear, beverage and waste treatment industries.
Find E. coli in beef faster
14 September, 2010
Infrared spectroscopy can detect E. coli faster than current testing methods and can cut days off investigations of outbreaks, according to a study at Purdue University.
Arrow Scientific GreenLight food safety tests range
10 September, 2010 | Supplied by: Arrow Scientific
The GreenLight range of food safety tests provide easy, same-day detection and enumeration of bacteria in food samples by measuring bacterial oxygen consumption (bacterial respiration) and equating oxygen consumption to microbial load.
Coles provides hormone-free beef
07 September, 2010
Coles is sourcing hormone growth promotant (HGP)-free beef from its Australian cattle producers to achieve its goal of providing customers with the best quality fresh food.
Pizza oven for peak demand
06 September, 2010 | Supplied by: JL Lennard Pty Ltd
The Adelaide Hills pizza restaurant has solved the problem of peak-hour demand with a triple-stack XLT oven from JL Lennard. The company had the common problem of coping with the massive peak demands that can swamp a casual dining and takeaway establishments.
Sentry hand hygiene dispenser
06 September, 2010 | Supplied by: Spray Nozzle Engineering
The Sentry hand hygiene dispenser is a robust, foot-operated unit that is designed to be easily placed wherever hand sanitation is critical, such as in food preparation areas, to prevent contamination.
Grasselli skinning and slicing systems
06 September, 2010 | Supplied by: IBEX Industries Limited
The machine frames on Grasselli skinning and slicing systems are made of heavy-duty stainless steel for strength in the unforgiving meat processing environment. Parts such as tooth rollers and blade holders are heat treated for durability and prolonged life. The quick blade change system allows easy access and reduces downtime during processing. Modular conveyors with the intralock belt system means only worn parts are replaced, to save costs.
Secomak Dry Guide drying solution
06 September, 2010 | Supplied by: Hurll Nu-Way Pty Ltd
Secomak’s Dry Guide drying solution is claimed to improve the performance of the airknife concept.
