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8 technologies for the food and beverage industry
The top eight technology solutions that a company in the food and beverage industry should know about. [ + ]
Quality in the box
A sustainable packaging alternative to polystyrene for transporting seafood is re-usable, customisable and has a better thermal performance than polystyrene. [ + ]
Interspecies communication in the gut
Move over sci-fi — interspecies communication is already going on in your gut and it's the bacteria, not you, that are the boss. [ + ]
MAP, CAP or vac-pack?
What are the advantages of the three main types of packaging techniques? [ + ]
Understanding packaging design
The AIP's National Technical Forum and the 2019 Australasian PIDA Awards for Australia are coming — register now to attend. [ + ]
Fondue science
The science behind a perfect cheese fondue is quite complex. [ + ]
Which vacuum pump is best for packing fresh foodstuffs?
The efficiency of oil-sealed screw vacuum pumps and rotary vane pumps is compared. [ + ]
Did the Queensland fruit fly found in NZ have any friends?
The Queensland fruit fly could devastate NZ's $4 billion/year horticultural industry — and they've just caught one in Auckland. [ + ]
Can genetic modification save the US citrus industry?
US citrus is being devastated by disease — will consumers be willing to accept GM citrus and so save the industry? [ + ]
How to attract and retain Gen Z staff
In just six years, Generation Z will comprise more than a quarter of the Australian workforce. [ + ]
EtherCAT optimises horizontal conveyor system
While developing its new tna roflo 3 horizontal conveyor, tna Australia chose to use a Beckhoff controller to boost system power while streamlining the architecture. [ + ]
Indulgent desserts might be a good idea
If you want to eat a healthy diet and also dessert, you will consume 30% fewer calories if your choose your high-calorie dessert first. [ + ]
Choosing safe flooring
How to avoid slips, trips and falls in foodservice and food processing environments. [ + ]
Avoiding another 'needles in strawberries' crisis
Investigating the 'needles in strawberries' food tampering crisis highlights what can be done to prevent similar incidents in the future. [ + ]
Minimise spore counts in milk powder
A process that minimises the typically exponential spore count increase during spray-dried milk processing has been patented. [ + ]