Processing > Fruit & vegetables

A peeling waste solution for fruit processor

14 October, 2020

The KDS sludge dewatering technology transforms fruit waste from a wet and sticky mass to a much drier product that is easier to handle and transport for recycling.


Sensors to spot the sweetest summer fruit

12 October, 2020

Researchers trial sensor technology with local fruit growers to reveal how ripe and sweet the fruit is without even taking a bite.


Kerry Taste & Nutrition New! Citrus Extract technology

08 October, 2020

The New! Citrus Extract non-thermal liquid/liquid extraction process has a wide variety of applications and can be applied to numerous types of citrus fruit.


Food mechanics study: helping fruit and veg preservation

15 September, 2020

New research at QUT could lead to faster and cheaper designs for industrial drying of fruits and vegetables, and better ways to store food.


The advantages of cold aseptic filling

21 August, 2020 by Chris Little, Director, HRS Process Solutions Oceania

Cold aseptic filling has become a common technique with drinks manufacturers for products including UHT milk, fruit juices, and sports and energy drinks.


Grading solution for fruit and veg of all shapes and sizes

20 August, 2020

Auspouch has worked with Zetapack of Italy to develop a fruit and vegetable grading and calibration solution for soft fruit, odd shapes and smaller runs.


Making juice beverages without preservatives

17 August, 2020

Beverage producer Bidco, in Kenya, has installed a NitroHotfill line from Krones.


Zetapack fruit sorting and grading machine

14 August, 2020

The Zetapack sorting and grading machine is suitable for ripe and delicate soft fruit.


High-tech potato processing line to be installed in Brazil

13 August, 2020

A potato processor in Brazil is adding a multimillion-dollar potato strip processing line designed to process 30,000 kg of frozen French fries per hour.


KRONEN DEW 200 Dewatering Press for pre-processed vegetables

10 August, 2020

The KRONEN Dewatering Press DEW 200 removes excess liquid from products such as canned, pickled or defrosted vegetables.


Cloudy or clear apple juice: the heat exchanger's role

07 August, 2020 by Chris Little, Director of HRS Australia

The thermal process used in apple juice production depends on whether a cloudy or clear juice is required.


Preharvest water protocol for leafy greens safety

31 July, 2020

The US FDA has announced a new protocol to help farmers protect the safety of produce intended for consumers, like romaine lettuce and other leafy greens.


COVID-19 boosts Torres Strait response to biosecurity threats

14 July, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted Biosecurity Queensland to enlist Torres Strait rangers to conduct fruit fly blocking operations, to protect local crops.


Egg-based coating to extend shelf life of fruit and veg

12 June, 2020

An inexpensive egg-based coating could be used to protect and extend the freshness of fruits and vegetables, according to Rice University researchers.


Making biscuits from orange juice processing waste

05 June, 2020

A Brazilian study has identified a way to make biscuits from Orange by-product flour (OBPF).


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