NZ stopping Italian stink bugs at its sea ports
11 January, 2018In New Zealand the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has introduced new treatment requirements to stop brown marmorated stink bugs moving into New Zealand via sea containers from Italy.
Enware Tobin 500 Transport Bottle
30 November, 2017Enware has introduced a new addition to its portable Safety Solutions, the Tobin 500 Transport Bottle with optional stand.
Alfa Laval GJ A2, GJ A6 and GJ PF FT rotary jet heads
23 October, 2017Alfa Laval has added three rotary jet heads to its portfolio: GJ A2, GJ A6 and GJ PF FT.
Self-disinfection — new material claimed to reduce bacteria levels by 90+%
11 October, 2017Bacteria — the scourge of food processing and health facilities. Now a new approach is on the horizon — scientists have developed a textile that disinfects itself. In fact, it is claimed that it can reduce bacterial loads by more than 90%.
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Isolast J9516 and J9538 perfluoroelastomer sealing material
26 September, 2017Trelleborg Sealing Solutions' Isolast perfluoroelastomer sealing material has two specialised formulations for sealing in beverage filling systems: J9516 and J9538.
Hygienic design — a food industry essential
07 September, 2017Mechanical engineers are great at sorting the generation, distribution and use of energy; the processing of materials; the control and automation of manufacturing systems; the design and development of machines; and solutions to environmental problems. But in the food industry this is not enough.
Food authorities investigate 12 Hepatitis A cases in NSW
06 September, 2017 by Nichola MurphyTwelve cases of Hepatitis A have been confirmed in the past five weeks in the Sydney area, leading to NSW health and food authorities opening an investigation into the outbreak.
Corona Giken Clean Do Rapid Protein Residue Test
01 September, 2017Clean Do, from Corona Giken in Japan, is a self-contained swab that provides a colour change reaction in the presence of protein.
Ecolab Pest Elimination Large Fly Program
29 August, 2017The Large Fly Program is a comprehensive global program from Ecolab's Pest Elimination that uses an outside-in approach and technology to help reduce the food safety risks associated with large flies.
Killing the contamination power of biofilms
28 August, 2017Some specially designed plastic films have been developed which can not only kill the bacteria in biofilms but can also prevent the formation of biofilms.
KRONEN GEWA 3800V PLUS washing machine
24 August, 2017With the GEWA 3800V PLUS washing machine by KRONEN, salads and vegetables are thoroughly and gently washed in a continuous flume washing process without mechanical submergence.
Witt Gas back-purging filter
23 August, 2017Back purging poses a challenge to quality inspectors: fine-grained foods make the validation of the protective gas atmosphere more difficult, because tiny particles clog the filters on the gas analysers. Witt's back-purging filter extends the service life of these devices.
Adept Direct Magnetic Cable Hook
21 August, 2017The Adept Direct Magnetic Cable Hook heavy-duty cable magnetic holder is a magnetic bracket for hanging hoses, cables, power leads and pneumatic lines — anything that creates trip hazards on food plants.
Mettler-Toledo hygienic SWB805 MultiMount weigh modules
18 August, 2017Mettler-Toledo's hygienic SWB805 MultiMount weigh modules reduce contamination risk and comply with hygienic standards while increasing processing efficiency in industrial settings.
Hydroflux Neutralox odour control systems
17 August, 2017Hydroflux's Neutralox is a low-energy and sustainable odour control process designed to replace the older unsustainable and expensive technologies.
