Articles
Reducing waste in meat processing
Reducing waste from the production of products like sausages could save thousands of dollars and help the environment. [ + ]
Nature-inspired researchers develop elephant trunk gripper
Researchers have developed a soft fabric robotic gripper that behaves like an elephant's trunk to grasp, pick up and release objects without breaking them. [ + ]
Researchers fight billion-dollar wine fraud industry
Aussie researchers find potential 'fingerprint' wine authentication solution to fight against the estimated billion-dollar wine fraud industry. [ + ]
Detecting glass splinters in food
A trial of radar technology detected glass splinters that were previously placed in sandwich cookies, as well as missing pieces of chocolate in advent calendars. [ + ]
Gloves in the food industry
Whatever the reason for using gloves, it is important for food businesses to select gloves carefully and use them correctly. [ + ]
The Australian pursuit of plant-based
How will digital technologies shape the future of advanced food manufacturing and production in this emerging market? [ + ]
Reduced-sugar chocolate: all about the ratios
Valio researchers have documented the optimal ash-protein ratio for manufacturers to make delicious '30% less sugar' chocolate without artificial sweeteners. [ + ]
Frozen food market: what's on trend?
The global frozen food market was estimated to be worth around AU$162 billion in 2018 and is expected to grow steadily until 2025. [ + ]
Trial units facilitate correct evaporator choice
HRS Heat Exchangers offers lab and factory analysis and trial systems to help select correct application of evaporation equipment and systems. [ + ]
Plastic pallet rental: built for advanced automation systems
While renting plastic pallets in Australia has been an option for many years, there is now an advanced plastic pallet for industry to consider. [ + ]
Sensors to spot the sweetest summer fruit
Researchers trial sensor technology with local fruit growers to reveal how ripe and sweet the fruit is without even taking a bite. [ + ]
What gets measured, gets managed
SMC uses a four-step plan to easily and quickly help customers in the food and beverage industry realise energy-saving opportunities. [ + ]
Penicillium camemberti: a history of domestication on cheese
Human selection created the white, fluffy layer covering camembert cheese. This fact is crucial for the future of the cheese industry. [ + ]
Making better wine and beer with machine learning
University of Melbourne is using machine learning and an electronic nose to make better beer and wine. [ + ]
Meet the brewer that never brews the same beer twice
The Taihu Brewery brews hundreds of creative recipes each year while maintaining a stringently scientific approach with its brewing process. [ + ]