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Optimising your tank cleaning operations
Here are seven optimisation tips to consider as you evaluate the current performance of your tank cleaning equipment. [ + ]
Cost-effective ways to minimise supply shortages risks
The Fraunhofer Institute has developed an algorithm that helps companies calculate how the risks posed by supply shortages can be reduced at little extra cost. [ + ]
Robot that cleans production lines to hygienic standards
Fraunhofer researchers have developed two mobile cleaning devices that sanitise production equipment, even conveyor belts, to standards in a reproducible way. [ + ]
Is that pork on your fork?
Work is underway to create an easy-to-use testing device that can detect adulterated food fraud, such as the substitution of pork in beef products. [ + ]
The kokumi effect
Chanterelle mushrooms lend a unique taste to savoury dishes, known as the kokumi effect. Researchers have developed a method to determine how this effect is achieved. [ + ]
Printed biosensors to monitor freshness of meat and fish
US researchers are using aerosol-jet-printing technology to create graphene biosensors that can detect histamine, an allergen and indicator of spoiled fish and meat. [ + ]
Soft robots with good sense
From delicate potato chips to heavy milk bottles, MIT researchers have developed soft robotic tools which sense the right touch for the task. [ + ]
Heat and Control celebrates its 70th anniversary
Founded in 1950, Heat and Control will celebrate its 70th anniversary on 27 June 2020, with a 12-month-long celebration planned. [ + ]
Dissolving biofilms with a yeast-based solution
Bacterial biofilms can cause headaches for the food processing industry, but researchers in Tokyo have developed 'biosurfactants' to help dissolve them. [ + ]
Sugary drink tax models show health gains, cost reductions
A US study has revealed that sugary drink taxes can lead to major health gains and reduce healthcare costs, but their benefits vary, based on the design of the tax. [ + ]
Keeping it zipped: growth in resealable flexible packaging
Zip-Pak has been offering reclosure/reseal solutions for flexible packaging for many years and it believes some could even help to solve waste challenges. [ + ]
Allergen labelling errors: call for stricter packaging rules
Packaging and labelling errors on food products are causing too many allergic reactions and rules need to tighten, according to a University of Melbourne researcher. [ + ]
Cool idea: fruity ice lollies getting ready for delivery
UK-based food scientists are working with a producer of icy treats to develop ambient versions for a potential mail order business arm. [ + ]
AIP professional designation for packaging technologists
AIP offers professional designations that are internationally recognised and can help to raise the profession of packaging technologists and designers. [ + ]
Egg-based coating to extend shelf life of fruit and veg
An inexpensive egg-based coating could be used to protect and extend the freshness of fruits and vegetables, according to Rice University researchers. [ + ]
