Anti-fouling coatings make equipment easier to keep clean
01 May, 2013Contaminated industrial plants cost billions every year. Special coatings can prevent the build-up of contaminants. Researchers are now able to adapt ultrathin coatings for an extremely wide range of applications - even inside pipes in food processing equipment.
Why E. coli like it rough
12 April, 2013New research from Harvard University helps to explain how waterborne bacteria can colonise rough surfaces - even those that have been designed to resist water.
How Salmonella survive dry conditions and contaminate dry foods
11 April, 2013 by Cecilia ElpiVirginia Tech scientists have provided new evidence that biofilms - bacteria that adhere to surfaces and build protective coatings - are at work in the survival of the human pathogen Salmonella.
Killing pathogenic bacteria without using antibiotics or chemicals
03 April, 2013Engineering researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have developed a new method to kill deadly pathogenic bacteria, including Listeria, in food handling and packaging. This innovation represents an alternative to the use of antibiotics or chemical decontamination in food supply systems.
Your system is only as strong as your weakest critical control point
27 February, 2013Preventing foodborne disease outbreaks saves time, money and reputation.
Campylobacter is using ‘sat nav’
20 February, 2013The foodborne bacterial pathogen Campylobacter jejuni can change its swimming behaviour to find a location with more food.
Cleaning products and flour can increase risk of asthma
25 January, 2013Working with cleaning products, flour or enzymes can increase your risk of adult-onset asthma, a new study from Imperial College London has shown.
Hygiene company to shake up food and bev industry
17 January, 2013European food and beverage hygiene company Calvatis is launching its Calgonit brand in Australia, and has ambitious plans to “shake up” the industry with breakthroughs in food hygiene technology and competitive pricing.
Lowdown on cleaning up
14 December, 2012 by Murray McDonald*Cleaning processes have progressed in the last 10 years, becoming safer and more effective for food processors.
Applications for UV light in the food industry
06 November, 2012UV light is used for a large variety of applications in the food industry. With high-performance UV light sources and equipment, water, air and surfaces can be reliably disinfected, cleaned and treated. The use of chemicals can be reduced or even avoided in an economical and environmentally friendly way.
Huge costs of E. coli O157 infections
17 October, 2012Canada has estimated that the long-term health costs associated with E. coli O157 are around $240 million per year.
Slippery coating evicts biofilms
21 August, 2012A new slippery technology that has been shown to prevent more than 99% of bacterial slime from forming on surfaces may prove a boon in food processors’ battles to keep surfaces hygienic.
3M Clean-Trace Data Trending Software Version 5.03
13 August, 20123M Clean-Trace Data Trending Software Version 5.03 allows easy identification of cleanliness and continuous improvement in sanitation programs after samples are taken from the production line.
Ventilex continuous steam sterilising system for decontaminating spices, herbs and seeds
25 June, 2012The Ventilex continuous steam sterilising system is designed for the high-temperature/short-time (HTST) decontamination of spices, herbs and seeds.
Eagle Pack 400 HC X-ray inspection system for harsh washdown environments
25 June, 2012Eagle Product Inspection has launched the Eagle Pack 400 HC, an energy-efficient X-ray inspection system designed for easy and efficient cleaning in the harsh washdown environments of the packaged meat, poultry and dairy industries. The system may facilitate compliance with food safety standards regarding plant hygiene.
