A food safety faux pax can kill hundreds more than a workplace accident so why is food safety not as ingrained as OHS in businesses? Ben Bowering, the director of rulethirteen, has been working with food businesses and auditing and certification for over 30 years. Here is his take on implementing a food safety culture and food safety leadership. [ + ]

There comes a time when the ends of a conveyor belt must be joined. Whether a first-time installation, replacement or repair, the question is: what methods are available to fasten the two ends, and which one is best for your application. [ + ]

A better understanding of the science underpinning the baking of bread would help bakers improve bread recipes. [ + ]

Product quality and the ability to deliver orders on time are the fundamentals to sustaining customer relationships. [ + ]

Non-contact detection of levels of foodstuffs like melted chocolate or tomato sauce is not always simple. These media do not drain without leaving residue and deposits regularly lead to sensing errors, which make error-free measurement impossible. [ + ]

Food industry companies are increasingly confronted with the challenges of climate protection and sustainable development. The motto is: more efficiency, less CO₂. What savings potential can still be achieved in modern food production? [ + ]

Researchers have shown that the pregnant body adapts to absorb more energy from the same amount of food, with a hormone released during pregnancy triggering the intestine to grow dramatically and stimulating the mother's body to store more fat.

To maximise profit in an expanding operation, an inventory management software suite designed specifically for SMBs is an invaluable asset — particularly when it comes to cost calculations and batch tracking. [ + ]

The federal government says the new Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement will deliver enormous benefits to Australia, including new opportunities in the rapidly growing Asia-Pacific region for businesses, farmers, manufacturers and service providers.

Research from the UK has revealed the challenges of providing good nutrition and hydration in people with dementia who live in care homes. [ + ]

A group of internationally acclaimed chefs, bench neuroscientists, food scientists and clinical neurologists is exploring whether our brains can be tricked into making healthier eating choices. [ + ]

Introducing a new cleaning and hygiene leadership forum where the critical issues in food and beverage preparation will be discussed. [ + ]

As the US federal government contemplates preventing its states from legislating for mandatory GMO labelling, a study has revealed that such labels are not viewed as 'warnings' by consumers. [ + ]

An Australian consulting firm has launched a lighthearted video about the environmental impacts of beer to encourage manufacturers to spread the word about the behind-the-scenes work that goes into achieving sustainable production. [ + ]

A German pig farm found to be contaminated with antibiotic-resistant bacteria has been successfully decontaminated. [ + ]