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Improving efficiency of pharma packaging cleaning after filling
Cleaning the exterior of pharma containers is beneficial, but it's heavy on energy and water — a resource-friendly approach using snow jet technology has now been tested. [ + ]
Zeroing in on food safety tests — are they too sensitive?
While food safety tests are important, researchers discuss how 'zero-detection' expectations could be replaced with a predictive modelling risk-based approach. [ + ]
Hatching a market for a giant Aussie prawn
A successful custom-built hatchery at University of the Sunshine Coast has laid the foundation for an aquaculture collaboration for the meaty prawns. [ + ]
Tetra Pak analysis of food supplements market across APAC
Tetra Pak has analysed the growing trend for protein-enriched beverages, fortified drinks and functional supplements across Asia Pacific. [ + ]
Using milk proteins to make bioplastics for food packaging
One of the biodegradable plastics being developed at Flinders University has potential as a non-antimicrobial film for sustainable food packaging applications. [ + ]
AI-powered robotic advances for chicken processing
This AI system 'learns' by imitating human movements to grasp a chicken carcass by the legs, lift and hang it on a shackle conveyor. [ + ]
Critical turning point for resilience using automation
Dematic says supply chain speed, resilience and agility — not headcount growth — will determine who wins market share. [ + ]
The F&B manufacturing workforce challenge is about predictability, not volume
For many food and beverage manufacturers, the real difficulty lies in aligning workforce planning with an inherently volatile operating environment. [ + ]
Managing the hygiene gap between cleans in cold-chain environments
Cold temperatures only slow microbial growth, they do not eliminate it, so complementary hygiene measures between scheduled cleans are in use at some cold-chain facilities. [ + ]
Processing method to lower oil in French fries
Researchers have explored a microwave frying method that could help food manufacturers modify production methods for making low-fat options that maintain crispiness. [ + ]
Reading Between the Lines: A Smarter Way to Verify Allergen Safety
Allergen management remains a priority consideration for food manufacturers in Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
Plenty Foods opens its nut powder processing facility in regional Queensland
The new facility is producing a range of nut powders with nutritional and functional advantages that are set to inspire manufacturers of sports drinks and snacks. [ + ]
Smarter liquid application in bakeries
How electrically controlled atomising nozzles are being used to reduce waste and improve consistency. [ + ]
Does cultured beef have fewer allergens?
A recent food safety study compared the potential allergen hazards in cultured beef cells with a regular steak. [ + ]
What's on trend for the packaging sector in 2026?
Jet Technologies' Daniel Malki says innovation and capability are advancing across packaging, despite sustainability timelines shifting across the Australian market. [ + ]

