Articles
Whiskies, vodkas and gins — from a brewery
How can breweries leverage their existing equipment to distil spirits such as whisky, vodka and gin? A brewery in Texas is now producing its own whisky in addition to beer. [ + ]
Predicting bitterness in foods
A novel tool that uses mass spectrometry to predict bitterness could be used to enhance food and beverage processing techniques. [ + ]
Pasteurisation inactivates avian flu in milk, research confirms
In Texas in late March 2024, H5N1 bird flu was detected in dairy cattle and then in raw milk; however, no trace was found in pasteurised milk products after hundreds of tests. [ + ]
Five trends rising to the top of the bakery sector
Global market insights provider Innova Market Insights shares details on some of the top trends for the bakery industry in 2024. [ + ]
Enhancing packaging production
In the fast-paced environment of a packaging production hall, efficiency and reliability are paramount — Phillip Biggs from Foodmach discusses two methods to improve productivity. [ + ]
Improving traceability with a warehouse management system
When it comes to supply chain management, advanced technologies are playing a role in optimising operational efficiency and ensuring regulatory compliance. [ + ]
Plant-based milk factory has opened in New Zealand
A purpose-built plant-based milk factory has opened in Auckland this month, and oat milk producer Otis is celebrating its homegrown milk. [ + ]
Certified food manufacturing specialist celebrates 60 years
Janbak Managing Director Michael Hamilton tells us how his business has evolved from humble beginnings to become a certified food manufacturing specialist. [ + ]
Fermentation project upcycles inedible food waste
Swedish food producer Greenfood and biotech company Tekinn have teamed up in a foodtech collaboration to give unused food a new life through fermentation. [ + ]
Packaging machinery: market insights from Packserv
Packserv's Managing Director, Nathan Wardell, provides an update on the packaging machinery market in Australia. [ + ]
Debating sulfur dioxide in wine: is it a necessary evil?
Wine drinkers are increasingly seeking out sulfite-free options but others think SO2 is vital for preserving wines — read more about the debate. [ + ]
Survey reveals consumer attitudes to food safety in ANZ
The Consumer Insights Tracker (CIT) survey run by FSANZ has revealed consumers look for food labels that can help them identify nutritious foods. [ + ]
Say cheese to four advancements in processing
On National Cheese Day, take a look at four of the latest cheesemaking enhancements from researchers. [ + ]
Bite-sized nutrition and hydration product development for seniors
Professor Daiva Leskauskaitė talks about the development of a food product designed for nursing home applications to reduce the risk of dehydration and fatal choking. [ + ]
The need for enhanced disinfecting equipment in agriculture
Recent outbreaks of avian influenza (H5N1) in Victoria, Australia, and across the globe have highlighted an urgent need for enhanced biosecurity measures in the agricultural sector. [ + ]
