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What are food-grade lubricants?
In today's fast-paced production environment, lubrication safety audits, the use of quality food-grade lubricants and proper lubrication programs are all proactive steps towards a safe, efficient and hygienic processing facility. [ + ]
Design with the end in mind
Reaching consumers these days is difficult. No longer do traditional methods of advertising and marketing warrant the attention of consumers or their dollars. Business owners and advertisers alike struggle to come up with creative ways to grab even the smallest bit of attention for their products. Creating an effective package design is one of the simplest and most cost-effective ways to do this but requires originality, creativity and the ability to connect with consumers. [ + ]
Slower melting ice-cream
A naturally occurring protein that can be used to create ice-cream that is more resistant to melting has been discovered. The protein binds together the air, fat and water in ice-cream, creating a super-smooth consistency. [ + ]
Reinventing the microwave
New oven technology is promising a whole lot more for volume meal producers. [ + ]
Titanium dioxide-powered disinfection could make commercially washed greens safer
Cross-contamination in commercial processing facilities that prepare spinach and other leafy greens for the market can make people sick. But researchers are reporting a new, easy-to-implement method that could eliminate or reduce such incidences.
[ + ]You can lead a child to veggies, but you can't make him eat them
Mandating healthier food options does not necessarily mean that healthier options are actually consumed — especially by children. [ + ]
The Australian Vinegar story: Australia’s first dedicated vinegar-making facility
Australian Vinegar is the leading vinegar solutions provider for the food industry, servicing the contract, industrial and private-label markets with bulk and customised vinegars as well as expert R&D and vinegar services. [ + ]
What are the risks posed by trace heavy metals in plastics?
The trace amounts of toxic substances used to make plastics don't contaminate the food or beverage products they contain at a significant level and pose no immediate threat to consumers, according to recent Iowa State University research. [ + ]
Too much food, not enough nutrition
Community Chef, the largest provider of prepared meals for the aged and disability care sector in Australia, has collaborated with CSIRO and Food Innovation Australia to support the the most nutritionally vulnerable members of society. [ + ]
The convenient truth about ready meals
Convenient fresh food options are powering the booming growth in the ready meals market. [ + ]
Preparing and delivering 1 million meals per year
Community Chef could not easily prepare and deliver more than 1 million meals a year to its 21 local government customer-shareholders as well as hospitals, residential aged care, retirement villages and care package clients without effective material requirements planning. [ + ]
Coding trends and technologies for ready meals
Manufacturers in the growing ready meals sector are facing increasing challenges regarding the labelling and coding of these convenience food products. [ + ]
How ready is your ready meals facility?
Wiley Project Manager Bill Thompson shares five key considerations for companies manufacturing prepared meals. [ + ]
Monitor temperatures to improve food safety
There are temperature management, alarm monitoring and reporting systems available today that can ensure your food is safe for consumers. [ + ]
Alco-tech: the future of the tipple
Five trends that will shape the future of alcohol. [ + ]