Articles
Accurate and efficient barcode inspection
Machine vision is often used for barcode inspection in the food and beverage industry, as the appropriate combination of vision sensor hardware, software and lighting can deliver efficient and effective analysis in these applications. [ + ]
Revamping Hazeldene’s chicken plant
Hazeldene’s Chickens has recently upgraded and revitalised its plant on the outskirts of Bendigo, transforming it into one of the most advanced poultry processing facilities in the world. [ + ]
Beginner’s guide to cleaning in place
Cleaning in place offers many benefits to hygienic plant operators. This beginner’s guide reminds us all of the way the systems operate and how further optimisation of the systems is always possible. [ + ]
Turn 2D barcodes into design elements
Whether on labels or packaging or in magazines or on billboards, 2D barcodes are ubiquitous. But they don’t always make a stylish impression.Now there are ways to remedy this. [ + ]
Resistant starch and bowel cancer prevention
Consumption of resistant starch leads to positive changes in the bowel and could protect against genetic damage implicated in bowel cancer, according to recent CSIRO research. [ + ]
WineEng 2012 - the Winery Engineering Association’s national conference and exhibition
The Winery Engineering Association’s national conference and exhibition will be held in June in the Barossa. It will keep key operational staff up to date with the latest global technological advancements - ensuring that the Australian wine industry retains its competitive edge wherever possible. [ + ]
Closing the loop on food waste: report from the 2nd National Sustainable Food Summit
WNIFT&M reports back from the ‘Closing the Loop on Food Waste’ discussion group at the 2nd National Sustainable Food Summit. [ + ]
Returnable packaging and fit-for-purpose heat pads help Alba Edible Oils to grow
Alba Edible Oils Chief Executive Officer and company director Ashley Palmer explains how CHEP’s returnable packaging system - featuring the HACCP certified Unicon Plus - has proven more cost-effective for Alba than a one-way packaging system. [ + ]
tna unsticks CTC’s sweet packaging problem
Output has increased and waste reduced at Australian sweet and snack distributor Confectionery Trading Company (CTC) of New South Wales since the company installed the tna robag vertical form fill seal (VFFS) bagger to address issues of burst bags and failing seals. [ + ]
CHEP finds a sweet logistics solution for Haigh’s Chocolates
When Haigh’s Chocolates identified a logistics issue with its pallets, it turned to CHEP for a solution. CHEP set up an asset management system to reduce Haigh’s administration workload and, in addition, conducts a pallet count every month for the chocolate manufacturer. The new system saves Haigh’s Distribution Centre Supervisor David Elliot hours each week and ensures the company always has enough pallets on hand for its outgoing goods. [ + ]
Food industry v consumer: food waste in Finland
Food waste in Finland is lower than most European and Western countries but even so this waste is responsible for 1% of the country’s greenhouse emissions. Consumers are responsible for most of the waste but the food processing industry is not far behind. [ + ]
Finding food fraud
The foods most likely to be affected by deliberate substitution, addition, tampering or misrepresentation for economic gain are olive oil, milk, honey, saffron, orange juice, coffee and apple juice. A new, publically accessible database is now available to help minimise the risks of food fraud. [ + ]
The future of food: what will we eat in 2112?
Julian Cribb looks at the future of food and sees giant jellyfish, insects, algae and synthetic sausages - among other things. [ + ]
2nd National Sustainable Food Summit: an overview
The 2nd National Sustainable Food Summit took place over 3 and 4 April at Dockside in Sydney. The two days were packed full of stimulating discussion and exciting ideas for changing the way we look at food - from research to production to consumption. Discussion ranged from climate change to synthetic meat to social responsibility - even human waste got a mention. [ + ]
Pinguin sorts out its efficiency with Manta 2000 series
Investing in three Manta 2000 series sorters for processing spinach and green beans has helped Belgian company Pinguin reduce its yield loss to less than 2%, enabling the company to more efficiently handle the 6- to 8-week Belgian spinach harvest. [ + ]