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Test to combat buffalo mozzarella fraud
A test that uses mass spectrometry to differentiate between buffalo and cow's milk has uncovered some mislabelled products. [ + ]
Robot hand comes to grips with both fragile and heavy objects
Researchers have developed a robotic gripper with an origami structure that can envelop both fragile and heavy objects and then successfully pick them up. [ + ]
Improving the shelf life of raspberries
Food scientists are researching packaging and processing methods using the latest technologies to improve the shelf life of the delicate raspberry. [ + ]
Baby food sealed for safety
Dr Ulrich Nehring explained how the use of PVC seals in jar closures poses a safety risk to baby food in glass packaging, and discusses safer alternatives. [ + ]
Power of Meat 2019 — top 10 food culture trends
Results have been released from the Power of Meat 2019 report, which explores the role of meat and poultry in the US food culture. [ + ]
The good egg on sustainability
The Sustainability Framework Report, released by the industry's research body, Australian Eggs, has been developed to help egg farmers understand and respond to evolving community expectations. [ + ]
Enjoying more of the 'Creature Comforts'
A fully automated brewhouse that produces 50,000 barrels of beer annually has been opened by Creature Comforts Brewing in Georgia, USA. [ + ]
Transforming meat and baked goods packaging and distribution
A MES solution has delivered a digitalised paperless shop-floor and information stream for the supply chain of a large bakery and meat-packing and distribution operation. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
