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Cardioprotective effects of oily fish found to be unsubstantiated
Back in the 1970s, Bang and Dyerberg connected the low incidence of coronary artery disease (CAD) among the Eskimos of Greenland to their diet, which was rich in whale and seal blubber. This landmark study started the ball rolling that has resulted in oily fish currently being recommended as part of a healthy heart diet. However, new research is discovering that the Eskimos actually suffered from CAD at the same rate as their Caucasian counterparts, meaning the claimed cardioprotective effects of their diet are unsubstantiated. [ + ]
Food - the final frontier: 47th Annual AIFST National Convention
The annual AIFST National Convention is the premier food technology conference in Australia for industry, research and government organisations, locally and overseas. This year the 47th Annual Convention will be co-located with foodpro 2014.
[ + ]ACCC signals strategic change in battle with supermarkets
The corporate regulator's ongoing battle with the major supermarket chains took an interesting twist on Monday when it alleged that Coles had engaged in unconscionable conduct against various small suppliers. [ + ]
A quality Finnish with Matcon design
As demand increased, Finnish food ingredients supplier Maustepalvelu needed to reduce its inventory and maintain lead times. Using Matcon's design, the company upgraded its facilities to enable the enclosed and safe handling of all varieties of recipes.
[ + ]Chinese dairy triples production with Tetra Pak filling machine
Tetra Pak has successfully deployed its A3/Speed filling machine for Tetra Prisma Aseptic portion packs for its first customer - Mengniu, a leading Chinese dairy. [ + ]
The cutting edge of food innovation
The Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology (AIFST) is expecting more than 600 attendees for this year’s convention, which is being co-located with foodpro 2014 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. [ + ]
Powdered alcohol, seriously? A health risk we don't need
Opening a bottle and pouring liquid into a glass isn’t exactly an arduous task but a US company hopes to release a powdered variety to make consuming alcohol that little bit easier - and more portable. [ + ]
Ensuring olive oil is unadulterated
Invisible silica-coated DNA 'tags' can be used to authenticate olive oil. [ + ]
Thermal imaging cameras keep dairy health in check
Swedish company Agricam has developed an automatic monitoring system for dairy cows using thermal imaging cameras. [ + ]
Tabletop filling machine boosts bespoke medicine production
A Flexicon PF6 tabletop filling machine has enabled a bespoke medical company to reduce its lead times for large batches from one day to 60 minutes while still ensuring quality.
[ + ]Six mistakes local food manufacturers make
Kez's Kitchen Managing Director Michael Carp says food brands need to understand their customers, know the value of branding, be innovative in their product development and deliver on promises more than ever to remain competitive. [ + ]
Avoiding the horsemeat scandal with real-time PCR
When the horsemeat scandal broke in the UK, Primerdesign was contacted by a large meat product manufacturer looking to obtain peace of mind that its supply chain and products were not affected by the adulteration which had occurred.
[ + ]Centralised printing system for seven lines
Maltra Foods needed an automatic, centralised printing system for its seven production lines, to ensure detailed information and delivery accuracy for customers on its continually expanding SKUs. The company wanted a cost-effective, easily expandable solution that removed paperwork, increased productivity and accuracy, and enabled it to deliver on the best possible customer service - now and into the future.
[ + ]Out-of-the-box packaging for ready-to-serve cocktails
Bickford’s commissioned HMPS to design and build the HMPS1000 Bag-in-Box packer for a bag-in-box cocktail range. The machine erects, loads and seals BIB packs ranging in size from one to 10 litres. [ + ]
