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Pump drive saves energy
Traditionally, pumps are started 'DOL' or direct on line. By that we mean when there is demand for (example) water, the operator throws a switch or closes a contactor and the pump turns on
[ + ]Glycol flow sensor for winery
One company that is driving modern winery techniques is Martella Refrigeration, based in New Zealand's Blenheim-Marlborough winegrowing region
[ + ]Getting ahead of tainted lettuce
In this era of E. coli and Salmonella outbreaks, consumers are concerned about harmful bacteria and viruses hitching a ride on fresh fruits and vegetables
[ + ]Tuning in to your steak
If current research projects prove successful, diners will soon be able to tune into their steak before they tuck into it
[ + ]Hello Halal
The Australian 2006 census figures are not out yet but they will undoubtedly reveal significant growth in domestic demand for Halal products similar to the 40% growth experienced between 1996 and 2001
[ + ]Control at margarine plant
A hybrid Fast/Tools SCADA system designed by Yokogawa Australia will control the new margarine processing line at Atlantic Pacific Foods' Rutherford (NSW) plant
[ + ]Reducing energy use in an industrial tea drier
Drying is the major process used at the Nerada Tea Estates plant in North Queensland, the largest tea growing and processing enterprise in Australia, where green leaf tea is converted into dry black tea
[ + ]Avoiding risk in the supply chain
An unmanaged supply chain can compromise customer service and affect profitability. Australian retailers are also guilty of putting pressure on manufacturers, with some threatening to cut contracts with businesses that don't streamline their processes
[ + ]Nanofood
The nearly new field of nanotechnology is impacting on the food industry. Food giants like Nestlé, Heinz, Kraft and Unilever are researching the potential of nanotechnology to improve their food safety, packaging and nutritional content
[ + ]Effluent discharge at chocolate factory
RS Hydro has been granted a contract to install MCERTS approved flow monitoring equipment at a chocolate factory
[ + ]Cheese plant ordered
APV has been awarded a contract for one of the largest capacity cheese plant orders it has ever undertaken
[ + ]Would extra funds help your business to grow?
Grants of $15,000-$200,000 are available for food processing projects. The Australian government has opened the applications for Round 5 of its Food Processing in Regional Australia Program (FPRAP)
[ + ]Millba makes muffins
Millennium Bakery (Millba) has increased its production capacity after adopting Serpentine continuous baking technology from Auto-Bake
[ + ]Pilot plant for labelling technology
By purposefully upgrading its applications engineering capabilities, with multifaceted options for customised testing and consultancy, Krones' labelling plant can offer its clients specifically tailored solutions to their problem
[ + ]Self-diagnosed allergies
It is now almost fashionable to have a food 'allergy'. While adults and children with genuine allergies can find themselves in life-threatening situations, experts have identified a growing trend towards incorrectly self-diagnosing the condition
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