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Zero gravity and the palatability of beer
The latest in beer technology was flowing - and free falling - at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) where researchers have been using their new zero gravity research facility to test the effect of zero gravity on the carbonation and palatability of beer.
[ + ]Evisceration line revamps at Baiada Steggles
With more than 5000 employees and the takeover of the Steggles brand, Baiada Steggles is now Australia’s leading poultry company. The company has recently upgraded the evisceration rooms at its Mareeba plant in Far North Queensland and at its largest production plant in Beresfield on the outskirts of Newcastle in NSW.
[ + ]From the idea to the bottle
They’re required to look great, feel good, to be light and nonetheless stable, and also possess a high recognition value into the bargain. We’re talking about PET beverage bottles. A successful design for a beer, water or soft-drinks bottle is always preceded by a process of exciting complexity.
[ + ]The future of Australia’s packaging industry
Any packaging consultant would love the gift of prophesying but, sans that, there are some clear trends that have emerged in the packaging industry which warrant serious attention if participants in this very important sector of the market are to keep up with change.
[ + ]Energy efficiency and air-operated diaphragm pumps
Recent technology has been developed that increases the pumping efficiency of air-operated double-diaphragm pumps and reduces energy costs by up to 50%.
[ + ]EFSA updates risk assessment guidelines of GM plants
The EFSA has published an updated guidance for the risk assessment of food and feed derived from GM plants.
[ + ]Drivers of consumers’ food purchasing decisions
Taste is still the major driver in food purchasing decisions in the US, but price is not far behind. Another insight, which may be relevent to the current junk food advertising to children controversy in Australia, is that while two-thirds of food purchase decision makers were interested in healthfulness, they claimed the higher prices of healthier options limited their selection.
[ + ]Come to the show at foodpro 2011
It doesn’t matter if you are a one-man band or part of a huge multinational conglomerate - every food processor and manufacturer needs equipment, ingredients and resources. If you want to find out what’s hot in equipment and supplies for the food industry, visit foodpro 2011.
[ + ]Tackling Tomorrow Today
The Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology will be holding its annual convention alongside foodpro. The convention theme is Tackling Tomorrow Today - what can we be doing today, that will help solve some of the problems we foresee for the future?
[ + ]Pathogen-food combinations cost US over $12 billion annually
Five leading food bugs have been reported by the US to cost $12.7 billion in annual economic loss.
[ + ]Types of gut microbiota affect intake of nutrients
A metagenomics study has discovered that every human being’s intestinal system consists of one of three types of gut microbiota, which in turn affects the intake of medicines and nutrients into the body.
[ + ]Dehumidifier change achieves 60% energy savings
The Cadbury Adams (Thailand) Co chewing gum factory in Thailand achieved a 60% reduction in energy use and also reduced humidity and lowered maintenance requirements by changing its dehumidifier technology.
[ + ]Biscuiteer swallowed up at US border
Nelson-based biscuit manufacturer David Crispo was refused entry to the US when border security at LAX first detected a metallic object somewhere on the man at a security checkpoint. Crispo, whose company produces Li’l Tart brand individually packaged biscuit tarts for the airline industry, was visiting the US to exhibit his new range of pre-packaged in-flight biscuits at the bi-annual Airline Food Service & Supplier Fair in Orange County, CA.
[ + ]Vibratory feeders solve a meat handling issue
Enmin Vibratory Equipment engineers were asked to develop a vibratory handling system that would allow frozen meat to be presented to a special conveying process that individually weighed the meat pieces before transferring them to a packaging process.
[ + ]Online skills training for food sector
More than 400 manufacturing staff at Bairnsdale-based Patties Foods will be able to develop their work skills through a new suite of online training modules.
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