Articles
Feel like a nap? It could be your diet
Men who consume diets high in fat are more likely to feel sleepy during the day and to report sleep problems at night, and are also more likely to suffer from sleep apnoea. [ + ]
Grains exports could rise 20% by 2030
The expanding middle class in Asia could result in an increase in Australia's wheat exports income from $5.7 billion to $7 billion by 2030. [ + ]
Food Technology Queensland 2016 — a must-attend event
FoodTech Queensland will be a great place to find out all about the latest technologies and new developments that are crucial to the food and beverage processing industry. [ + ]
Closed supply chain key to clean, green food exports
A closed loop supply chain and a strong contact network in Asia are behind the success of an emerging premium food company from South Australia. [ + ]
Butter makes it better — well at the very least, not worse
More evidence that replacing butter with vegetable oils does not decrease the risk of heart disease has emerged. In fact, it may be that linoleic acid-based dietary interventions are more harmful. [ + ]
Having your ERP go app
For food manufacturers and distributors seeking to improve workflow and efficiency from their sales force onward, the bottom line is that cloud-based SaaS solutions will allow them to nimbly adapt and respond to customers at a fraction of the time and cost of modifying their ERP system. [ + ]
An algae shake and a critter fritter please — ensuring there will be enough protein available to feed the world in 2050
It is estimated that by 2050 an extra 265 million tonnes of protein will be needed to feed the world's population. This means that current production levels will have to be raised by about 50%. [ + ]
The politics of jasmine rice
How Thailand's bureaucratic policies and organisations affect the development of its rice economy. [ + ]
Is your hand cleaning protocol as good as it gets?
Perhaps it's time review the 'quick dunk and cursory wipe on a dodgy towel' hand hygiene protocol that is being followed in your facility. [ + ]
From Kalashnikovs to painted olives: food fraud is a global phenomenon
Opson V, an INTERPOL-Europol coordinated initiative, saw more than 10,000 tonnes and one million litres of hazardous fake food and drink seized. [ + ]
The quest for new, green refrigerants
Refrigerant choices for food retailers can be complex. Once only considered suitable for colder climates, CO2 is now ticking a lot of boxes in subtropical and even tropical retail environments. [ + ]
Conveyor rollers with the smarts
German engineers are developing inexpensive conveyor rollers that can communicate with each other, improving conveyor speed and reliability. [ + ]
Where did that foreign body come from?
In the food and beverage industry, foreign body investigations need not be nasty affairs. [ + ]
Automation/schmautomation: where is Industry 4.0 in the meat industry?
Improvements in software, sensors, data control and networking are paving the way for Industry 4.0 to become a reality, but there are still many hurdles to be overcome. [ + ]
Non-invasive measurement of bacteria levels in packaged ready meals
Real-time, non-invastive, fast and accurate measurement of bacterial levels in packaged ready meals, food and medical supplies is becoming a reality. [ + ]