Processing > Fruit & vegetables

Predictable puree: a smart food formulation approach

05 April, 2024

Using Vis-NIR spectroscopy to guide food formulation, scientists have created a model to reach consistent and predictable apple puree quality.


Genetically cultivated corn: do you have a comment?

20 March, 2024

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for submissions on an application to permit the sale and use of food derived from a genetically modified (GM) corn line.


tna conti cut hydro cutting system for french fries

20 March, 2024

TNA solutions has revealed its latest innovation in french fries processing, delivering greater efficiency, flexibility and consistency.


Apple variety that's red on the inside being released by Montague

20 March, 2024

Montague will be packing a small quantity of its KISSABEL Apples this week ready for release in Australia.


Fortifi acquires NZ-based MHM Automation

07 March, 2024

Fortifi Food Processing Solutions has acquired MHM Automation (MHM), a New Zealand-based provider of post-harvest processing, protein processing and packaging solutions.


Could refrigeration of lettuce reduce E. coli contamination risk?

05 March, 2024

A leafy green safety study examines factors that affect E. coli contamination on five different leafy greens — romaine lettuce, green-leaf lettuce, spinach, kale and collards.


Avocado supplier trials a natural cleaning mist in ripening room

01 March, 2024

Westfalia Fruit has trialled a natural probiotic mist technology that is designed to improve food safety and also reduce waste within the supply chain.


Creating future foods using precision fermentation at Mackay pilot plant

27 February, 2024

A $3.9m upgrade of the QUT Mackay Renewable Biocommodities Pilot Plant into a food-grade compliant facility will enable the industry to fast-track novel food ingredient development at scale.


Cargill and ENOUGH expand alt-protein partnership

27 February, 2024

Cargill and fermented protein maker ENOUGH are expanding their current partnership to help further innovation of alternative meat and dairy solutions.


Enhancing fresh produce safety with edible wax technology

22 February, 2024

An edible wax coating technology with added benefits has been developed to boost safety of fresh produce, providing protection against bacteria and fungi.


TOMRA LUCAi technology for the InVision2 grading platform

22 February, 2024

The LUCAi platform for InVision2 uses TOMRA's technology to add value to cherry packing and introduces a new user-friendly interface to simplify operation.


Steam injection meets demands of 'plant milk' producers

22 February, 2024

Developed in response to the rising global demand for plant-based 'milk' drinks and products, the HRS DSI Direct Steam Injection pasteuriser or steriliser is proving popular with manufacturers around the world.


HRS DSI Direct Steam Injection pasteuriser or steriliser

31 January, 2024

The HRS DSI uses direct steam injection to increase the speed of sterilising products such as 'plant milk'.


Shielding the vegetable industry from exotic pests

28 November, 2023

Australia's vegetable industry will receive a new level of protection against exotic pests with the help of a $10 million levy-funded biosecurity strategy.


Key Technology Rotary Sizing and Grading Systems

16 November, 2023

Key Technology has added new features to its Rotary Sizing and Grading Systems, which are suitable for vegetable and fruit processors.


  • All content Copyright © 2024 Westwick-Farrow Pty Ltd