Tastier food for soldiers with MATS technology
28 November, 2014Defence ration packs could get an overhaul thanks to Microwave Assisted Thermal Sterilisation (MATS) technology, which has been shown to produce better-tasting packaged foods in minutes rather than hours.
Food processing training centre to boost food industry competitiveness
03 November, 2014Australian food manufacturers aiming to stay globally competitive will benefit from a new University of Sydney centre that launched today (3 November): the ARC Training Centre for the Australian Food Processing Industry in the 21st Century (ARCFPTC).
Farm fresh milk keeps kids healthy
22 October, 2014A European study has shown that infants fed on fresh, unprocessed milk rather than UHT milk are less prone to infection.
Why process food?
03 October, 2014 by Johannes BaenschWhat's interesting is that when a person makes a perfect cup of coffee by hand, the element of craftsmanship is acknowledged. But when the same process is performed industrially, there's little recognition of the expertise involved.
CSIRO and Fonterra partner to drive sustainable dairy innovation
14 August, 2014Fonterra has partnered with the CSIRO to drive innovation in sustainable farming, manufacturing, health, nutrition and consumer dairy products. CSIRO will use its scientific capability to help propel Fonterra's V3 strategy.
3D printing to feed US soldiers
31 July, 2014The US Army is looking at novel ways to feed its troops - including 3D printing food. Lauren Oleksyk, a food technologist with the NSRDEC, is investigating 3D applications for food processing and product development.
Dairy research to help Australia meet growing dairy demand
23 July, 2014The new ARC Dairy Innovation Hub is set up to help Australian dairy manufacturers capture the growing Asian demand for dairy by developing new products.
Reducing spoilage
11 July, 2014Innovative packages are the key in the fight against food loss and wastage. More effective barrier layers, germicidal films and freshness indicators are intended to help products to keep for longer and halt consumers' throwaway mentality. However, despite all these improvements, companies have to keep a constant eye on process efficiency and on costs.
Nestlé creates modular factories for developing world
08 July, 2014Nestlé has revealed plans for a modular factory that can be built in half the time that it takes to build a conventional factory - and for half the cost.
SPX and PeopleFlo announce collaboration
26 June, 2014SPX and PeopleFlo Manufacturing have signed a technical and commercial agreement that will see the two companies collaborate on a project to develop new technology.
Test run equipment before purchase
20 June, 2014A new test facility in the Netherlands is allowing food processors to test their production methods to see if the proposed improvements in efficiency and quality can be realised.
Theory could reduce lumps in powdered foods
10 June, 2014Scientists from Nestlé say they've developed a theory that will predict the way soluble substances will dissolve in water with greater accuracy than ever before. The theory could help food manufacturers develop food and beverage products that give a smoother texture with fewer lumps when mixed with liquid.
The sound of science: using acoustics for coffee roasting
23 May, 2014Acoustician Preston S Wilson explored the potential of using the ‘cracking’ sounds emitted by coffee beans during the roasting process as the basis for an automated acoustical roast monitoring technique.
Acrylamide in Aust foods and beverages comparable to global levels
02 May, 2014The first phase of the 24th Australian Total Diet Study (ATDS) has been released by FSANZ. The study examines Australian consumers' dietary exposure to acrylamide and aluminium.
Dealing with thermoduric microbes in the dairy industry
11 April, 2014While pasteurisation may have revolutionised the food industry, certain microbes can survive pasteurisation. Sanjeev Anand, a South Dakota State University dairy science professor, is developing ways to combat these heat-resistant microorganisms.
