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Glug, glug, glug: what makes bottles empty faster?
Researchers studied bubble physics to determine what influences bottle emptying time; the results may have applications for the beverage industry. [ + ]
Food manufacturers saving with solar
Two of Australia's leading smallgoods manufacturers — Tibaldi and D'Orsogna — have recently made the transition to solar. [ + ]
Extra funding and flights to help food exporters
The COVID-19 crisis is placing pressure on Australian food exporters; now extra government funding and freight flight help is available. [ + ]
A 'Tasti' solution for healthy snack manufacturer
New Zealand food manufacturer Tasti Foods recently invested in a complete Kaeser compressed air system. [ + ]
Smart tech helping manufacturers safeguard supply chains
It's time for an upheaval in the way food manufacturers use technology and supply chain processes, in order to keep food on the shelves and remain resilient. [ + ]
Who's made the final cut in the 2020 PIDA Awards?
The Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design Awards has unveiled its list of finalists, with the winners to be announced virtually in April. [ + ]
From Byron Bay to the UK, Extraordinary Foods is going global
Food Innovation Australia Limited (FIAL) has helped Extraordinary Foods' health food brand launch in the UK. [ + ]
Greater social distancing could curb COVID-19 in 13 weeks
A University of Sydney data study has revealed details about how social distancing could reduce the spread of COVID-19. [ + ]
Tubular drag conveyors: cable vs chain systems
The distinct differences between tubular chain and cable drag conveyors are discussed in relation to dry food manufacturers' requirements. [ + ]
Economics of the pandemic: are your supply chains resilient?
Food manufacturers may be one of the few industries that could actually see some economic opportunities in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, if supply chains remain resilient. [ + ]
Improving dietary supplement traceability
Manufacturers of dietary supplements are encouraged to trace every ingredient through their supply chain using MOM systems. [ + ]
New technologies in salmon aquaculture
Increasing consumer demand for salmon has led the salmon aquaculture industry to adopt new technologies, many of which rely on compressed air. [ + ]
Technology could help to reduce salt in processed food
A new processing technology from the US could make it possible to reduce sodium in processed food while maintaining safety and tastiness. [ + ]
More eggs, lower emissions — cracking report released
The latest Australian Egg Industry Sustainability Report has revealed productivity improvements as well as environmental and hen welfare progress in the egg industry. [ + ]
The food fraud challenge
Food fraudsters often take advantage of the complex international supply networks, as was shown in the horse meat scandal in 2013. How can food manufacturers protect themselves? [ + ]
