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New detection method for food poisoning toxin
Researchers have developed a method for detecting the cereulide toxin, which causes nausea and vomiting in humans. [ + ]
Natural antimicrobials reduce contamination levels on fresh produce
Nearly half of all foodborne illnesses are allegedly caused by contaminated fresh produce so any system that can prevent or control bacterial contamination on fresh produce will help improve food safety.
[ + ]China passes France to become world's second-largest wine grower
China has relegated France to third place on the list of the world's top wine-growing countries. With 799,000 hectares now under vine, China is second only to Spain, which has 1.02 million hectares of vineyards. [ + ]
Lion cheese keeps its cool with new refrigeration system
A new refrigeration system has proved a vital consideration for Lion as the food and beverage manufacturer has expanded The Heritage cheese factory in Burnie to help supply growing international demand for dairy products. [ + ]
The latest innovations in automation, control and instrumentation in food and beverage manufacturing
Do you want your food or beverage plant to take advantage of the latest innovations in automation, control and instrumentation? Do you know what these innovations are? [ + ]
Warning: do not read this article if you are about to go on holidays
How long do you think it takes before a high-fat diet begins impacting on our health? [ + ]
Barcodes: carrier of secret messages or just a product identifier?
In light of recent discussion regarding food safety and country of origin labelling, GS1 Australia has addressed a persistent urban myth that the first three digits of a barcode act as a de facto country of origin label. [ + ]
What food firms need to know about meat and poultry recalls
When food firms face a meat or poultry recall, several factors determine how that recall affects the firm's bottom line. The most impactful factor is the class of the recall, which determines if a severe human health hazard is involved. Other factors include the size of the recall, size of the firm, if the firm has prior experience dealing with a recent recall and the media coverage surrounding the event. [ + ]
Competitive meal delivery with a conscience
The Flagstaff Group is a social enterprise successfully competing in the meal delivery sector with a staff primarily comprising people with a disability. Confoil has worked with this unique organisation to automate some of its production processes.
[ + ]Verification and validation
Verification and validation are critical to the maintenance of a strong food safety regime but verification and validation are two terms that are often confused.
[ + ]Automation and meat processing
With quality and hygiene the top priorities in the meat processing industry, manufacturers are turning to state-of-the-art sensors that not only control production, but also record inline the quality of raw goods and manufacture. [ + ]
Good conditions for Australian seafood industry growth
The outlook for the seafood sector is bright, with continued growth in seafood consumption both in Australia and overseas providing new markets and opportunities for Australian producers.
[ + ]Food safety across the global supply chain
A new consortium is to undertake the largest-ever metagenomics study and unlock food safety insights across the supply chain. [ + ]
Detecting and destroying norovirus
Norovirus, the most common cause of viral gastroenteritis in humans, is claimed to affect around 267 million people worldwide and cause over 200,000 deaths annually. [ + ]
Expect the unexpected: why food safety depends on staying one step ahead
"I don't think most people are aware of the amount of work that goes into ensuring that the food they eat is safe," said John O'Brien, Head of the Food Safety and Integrity Research Programme at Nestlé's international research centre. "It's only when something goes wrong that they sit up and take notice." [ + ]