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Temperature testing technology that could also reduce waste
Microwave thermometry temperature testing not only performs a vital role in the safety of both chilled and frozen foods, it may also help to reduce food waste. [ + ]
Manufacturing process designed to keep food fresh wins packaging award
A large-scale manufacturing process to improve food packaging and keep groceries fresher for longer has received a packaging industry award in the US. [ + ]
NZ sheep farmers diversify into cherries
A sheep and cattle station in Central Otago is setting aside 80 hectares of pastoral land to produce premium quality cherries for export from 2021–2022. [ + ]
Automated pin-boning project for NZ King Salmon
An automated solution is being developed to replace the manual process of removing over 30 pin bones from every King Salmon fillet at Mt Cook Alpine Salmon. [ + ]
Mango auto-harvester a good pick in Queensland
CQUniversity has revealed details of its "world's first" mango auto-harvester that takes just five seconds to pick a mango. [ + ]
Perfecting the art of seasoning nuts
From sweet honey to tikka masala, the perfect seasoning can transform nut products and help manufacturers gain a competitive edge. [ + ]
Call for greater control of nanoparticles in food
Research has revealed that whitening nanoparticles found in many common food items may have a harmful impact on gut microbiota. [ + ]
Fourth Industrial Revolution for the food industry
How can the concept of the individualisation of the manufacturing process and 'batch size one' impact a bulk dairy, vegetable oil or grain producer? [ + ]
Taste is all in the mind
Whether people prefer bitter or sweet beverages, such as coffee or cola, depends more on how they make them feel than their taste, research suggests. [ + ]
Halt the salt in processed food
The Halt the Salt guide to help food manufacturers reduce salt in processed food has been launched by the Heart Foundation and VicHealth. [ + ]
From Adaptive Eggs to Bee Innovative, Aussie tech revealed
On-the-spot lactose testing and point-of-lay egg sorting are two of the nine latest technologies revealed by a CSIRO-powered research accelerator. [ + ]
Would you eat a maggot sausage?
Scientists are exploring the use of insect-based specialty foods potentially made from 'upcycled waste' to feed the growing population of the future. [ + ]
The raw prawn on fishmeal substitutes
Using plant ingredients for aquaculture feeds may not be as beneficial for the environment as first thought, according to new research. [ + ]
Smelling food flavours with your tongue
Monell Center scientists have identified that human taste may begin on the tongue, which could lead to new approaches for modifying food flavour. [ + ]
Giving robots a better feel for object manipulation
A new learning system developed by MIT researchers improves robots' abilities to mould materials into target shapes and make predictions about interacting with solid objects and liquids. [ + ]
