New technologies in salmon aquaculture
10 March, 2020Increasing consumer demand for salmon has led the salmon aquaculture industry to adopt new technologies, many of which rely on compressed air.
More eggs, lower emissions — cracking report released
04 March, 2020The latest Australian Egg Industry Sustainability Report has revealed productivity improvements as well as environmental and hen welfare progress in the egg industry.
Using texture analysers for burger quality testing
02 March, 2020The TA1 texture analyser is an easy-to-use, cost-effective solution for performing mechanical texture analysis on applications up to 1kN.
Kemin Industries BactoCEASE NV antimicrobial solution
25 February, 2020BactoCEASE NV, launched by Kemin Food Technologies, is designed to delay the growth of foodborne microorganisms in meat, poultry and seafood products.
Green energy solution for beef processing plant
25 February, 2020A beef processing plant in Qld is using anaerobic digestion technology to extract biogas from its organic wastewater streams.
Prawns get the CSIRO health check in time for Christmas
20 December, 2019CSIRO and Brisbane start-up Genics have launched a method for testing prawns for a range of diseases, as the prawn industry prepares for Christmas.
Zero-carbon aquaculture — is it possible?
17 December, 2019Using data science and AI, a NZ collaboration hopes to not only expand production but also transition to a zero-carbon aquaculture industry in New Zealand.
Salmonella prevention plan for Qld eggs
13 December, 2019A new Salmonella Enteritidis Prevention Plan (SEPP) will soon be in place in Queensland to improve hygiene within egg grading and handling environments.
Meat processing site creates 650 jobs in Qld
26 November, 2019Hilton Foods Australia will create 650 jobs at a meat processing and distribution facility in Queensland, providing fresh meat products to 450 Woolworths stores.
Meat slicer injury under investigation
04 November, 2019WHS Queensland is investigating after a young worker suffered serious hand injuries at a meat processing plant.
Vemag Flexible Fresh Meat Line
01 November, 2019Vemag's flexible fresh meat line provides maximum flexibility in production, and instead of four lines previously required, there is now only one, reducing space requirements to a minimum.
Paddock-to-primals traceability system for King Island Beef
29 October, 2019JBS Australia has announced a paddock-to-primals traceability system for its King Island Beef at an exclusive field day on King Island, Tasmania.
Helping to solve one of aquaculture's biggest challenges
23 October, 2019The University of Queensland is developing a cloud-based solution that is designed to solve one of the key challenges to aquaculture — the outbreak of disease.
Designer meat — one step closer
23 October, 2019Harvard researchers believe we could be one step closer to making designer cultured meats with defined textures, tastes and nutritional profiles.
Shellfish and seaweed aquaculture potential in Australia
10 October, 2019Australian coastlines have potential for commercial shellfish and seaweed aquaculture that provide food while benefiting the health of our oceans, according to research.