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Using AI to minimise overproduction and food waste
German research is using artificial intelligence to show how the production of dairy, meat, bakery and other products can be optimised to reduce food waste. [ + ]
Insight reports for Save Food Packaging design
The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) Save Food Packaging design project has released two stakeholder industry insight reports. [ + ]
How to avoid microorganisms in compressed air
To stop microorganism growth, it is necessary to eliminate conditions that permit organism reproduction. [ + ]
Food recalls still on the rise due to undeclared allergens
FSANZ has revealed another sharp increase in the number of food recalls, with cases of undeclared allergens reaching record levels at the end of last year. [ + ]
Open for comment: proposed changes to FSANZ Act
Stakeholders within the F&B sector are being asked to comment on the proposed changes to the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991 (FSANZ Act). [ + ]
Authenticate meat and fish in 15 seconds
This meat and fish fraud-detector device is claimed to be 720 times faster and just as accurate as current methods. [ + ]
Using data to predict a cleaner and more efficient future
A new platform using smart data could be used by food producers to yield more reliable business forecasts. [ + ]
50 years since the beginnings of the barcode
It has been 50 years since the numbers behind the humble barcode were invented. Now, the next generation of barcodes is on the horizon. [ + ]
What to look for when sourcing in-house food testing instruments
Seven important points to consider when sourcing in-house food testing instruments. [ + ]
Women owners — coming to a business near you
Small businesses in Australia are increasingly being led by women. [ + ]
Consumers ready for eggcellent Easter treats
Nearly half of Americans identify chocolate eggs or bunnies as their favourite Easter treats, with 19% preferring jelly beans. [ + ]
Aussie macadamias: from seed to snack
Why ingredient origin is key to gaining consumer trust. [ + ]
The good oil about redefining modern F&B operations
The case for rethinking automation in the food and beverage industry is demonstrated using an example at an olive oil mill. [ + ]
Energy drink maker triples production capacity
Energy drink maker Hell Energy has invested in two high-speed canning lines from Krones. [ + ]
Making food tracking tags impossible to forge
A professor of electrical engineering has joined a US project to create dendritic tags as a means to securely identify food at any point in the supply chain. [ + ]