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Listeria hysteria
At least 82 dead in South African listeriosis outbreak — source continues to be a mystery. [ + ]
Low-cost tool detects bacteria in food in two hours
A sensitive and reliable bacteria-detecting chip that can determine the bacterial load of foods, beverages or water in under two hours is being patented by University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers. [ + ]
Australian manufacturing is not dead
Investment in R&D and operational efficiencies can help Australian food and beverage companies like Frosty Boy compete and win on the international stage. [ + ]
Can washing techniques make our roots more durable?
If the shelf life of root vegetables can be increased by 14 days, root vegetable waste would decrease by 5% at the retail level and by 30% in consumers' homes, according to Danish researchers. [ + ]
How to detect fake liquors
Scientists have engineered a portable, disposable sensor that can detect fake or altered liquors. [ + ]
Are vinyl gloves a food safety hazard?
Vinyl gloves are claimed to be inherently poorer fitting, more permeable to bacteria and viruses, more liable to develop holes during use and bad for the environment. [ + ]
Upcycling: how to transform waste products into valuable commodities
Turning waste products into superfoods can be very lucrative for food and beverage manufacturers and be a plus for the environment as well. [ + ]
Harnessing pipeline power
Eliminating turbulence can save as much as 95% of the energy required to pump fluid through a pipe. [ + ]
Avoiding major slip-ups
Spill management is an ongoing challenge for the Australian food industry. Due to the range of spill types and the circumstances where they can occur, it pays for businesses to invest the time and resources to develop effective spill management plans. [ + ]
Will PM's plastic waste plan impact the packaging industry?
UK Prime Minister Theresa May put forward a 25-year plan which aims to tackle plastic waste, and the packaging industry is largely supporting this movement. [ + ]
The science behind maintaining edible oil quality
Knowing how edible oils such as canola deteriorate can provide valuable insight into deterioration prevention. [ + ]
How to drought-proof infant formula plants
The infant formula industry offers Australian manufacturers significant opportunities for water re-use. [ + ]
Eat, drink and be merry, but remember that larger wine glasses hold more wine
With the Christmas break looming it is worth knowing that wine glass sizes are seven times bigger now than they were 300 years ago. And the increase in size has been fastest in the last 20 years. [ + ]
The sound of good bubbly
A new study suggests you may be able to differentiate between a high-quality glass of champagne and cheap bubbly just by listening to the sound of the bubbles. [ + ]
Inline mixer efficiency and energy optimisation
Energy savings in inline mixing operations can save processors money and improve efficiency. [ + ]
