Stopping foodborne bacteria at the source
20 January, 2016An antimicrobial effective against Campylobacter jejuni may offer poultry and meat processors a way to safely extend shelf life and minimise the risk of foodborne disease.
Baiada chases more cluck for its buck with streamlined software
30 November, 2015To improve business performance and flexibility, Baiada will streamline its three business software systems into a single platform, deploying Sage X3 from Sage Business Solutions.
MAJA-OPS (Operator Protection System)
19 November, 2015The MAJA-OPS (Operator Protection System) is an active system for avoiding injury when operating the open de-rinding/skinning machines and offers considerable risk minimisation benefits to the operator.
Nutritional supplement reduces foodborne pathogens pre-harvest
12 November, 2015Diamond V has announced the patent-pending use of animal health supplement Diamond V Original XPC as a method for foodborne pathogen reduction in livestock.
Packing poultry
12 October, 2015Using Ishida technology, expertise and equipment, a major Polish poultry processor increased its output to 90,000 birds/day.
Pig farm successfully eradicates antibiotic-resistant bacteria
25 September, 2015A German pig farm found to be contaminated with antibiotic-resistant bacteria has been successfully decontaminated.
Spray chilling nozzles for meat processing
26 August, 2015Spray Nozzle Engineering has developed a range of carcass-chilling nozzles to suit existing or new systems.
From paddock to plate or farm to fridge
18 August, 2015Traceability is becoming an increasingly important aspect of the meat supply chain as consumers demand to know more about where their meat products come from.
Vaccines developed for H5N1, H7N9 avian influenza strains
03 June, 2015Researchers have used a new method to develop vaccines for two strains of avian influenza that can be transmitted from poultry to humans.
TOMRA Sorting Foods Nimbus meat sorting machine
20 May, 2015TOMRA Sorting Foods' Nimbus meat sorting machine is suitable for sorting various meats including bacon bits, beef jerky and individually quick frozen (IQF) meat.
What food firms need to know about meat and poultry recalls
13 April, 2015When food firms face a meat or poultry recall, several factors determine how that recall affects the firm's bottom line. The most impactful factor is the class of the recall, which determines if a severe human health hazard is involved. Other factors include the size of the recall, size of the firm, if the firm has prior experience dealing with a recent recall and the media coverage surrounding the event.
Marel Townsend Further Processing 2800 Sausage Peeler
11 April, 2015Marel Townsend Further Processing has launched the 2800 Sausage Peeler, which has a capacity of 225 m/min.
Automation and meat processing
08 April, 2015With quality and hygiene the top priorities in the meat processing industry, manufacturers are turning to state-of-the-art sensors that not only control production, but also record inline the quality of raw goods and manufacture.
Good conditions for Australian seafood industry growth
08 April, 2015The outlook for the seafood sector is bright, with continued growth in seafood consumption both in Australia and overseas providing new markets and opportunities for Australian producers.
FOSS MeatMaster II X-ray analyser
17 March, 2015The FOSS MeatMaster II X-ray analyser enables meat producers to measure the fat content of entire batches of meat and at the same time check for foreign objects.
