Fast detection of beverage spoilage using the SureTect Multiplex PCR Assay
03 March, 2026Thermo Scientific has launched the Beverage Spoilage Multiplex qPCR Assay as a result of an industry collaboration with a global beverage business.
Reading Between the Lines: A Smarter Way to Verify Allergen Safety
01 March, 2026Allergen management remains a priority consideration for food manufacturers in Australia and New Zealand.
Risk management approach for toxin in infant formula
18 February, 2026Following recent recalls of specific infant formula products, the European Food Safety Authority has provided rapid risk assessment on cereulide in infant formula.
Fast detection of food contamination using enhanced AI tool
13 February, 2026A deep learning-based model has been developed to detect contaminants within three hours in foods such as leafy greens, meat and cheese before they reach the market.
Lighting up wine spoilage in real time with novel biosensor
28 January, 2026A biosensor that glows when acetic acid is detected has been built by researchers to help wineries catch potential wine spoilage in an early stage.
AI-based hyperspectral camera to enable more food applications
21 January, 2026A team of experts is developing a compact hyperspectral camera that uses AI to perform complex analyses that could, for example, identify defects in food in real time.
Fish freshness monitored in real time
04 December, 2025Researchers have demonstrated the potential of a microneedle-based sensor for testing the freshness of fish within two minutes.
Anton Paar Julia DSC thermal analyser
26 November, 2025Anton Paar's new generation of differential scanning calorimeters is designed to analyse thermal properties of materials, such as polymers, biomolecules, pharmaceuticals and food additives.
Neogen Petrifilm Bacillus cereus Count Plate
01 November, 2025The Neogen Petrifilm Bacillus cereus Count Plate is validated, efficient, and designed to be easy to use for food safety applications.
Bringing the benefits of PCR and automation to high-throughput beverage testing, with the SureTect Automation Platform
01 November, 2025The Quality and Food Safety Manager for Coca Cola Europacific Partners discusses the process of integrating the Thermo Scientific SureTect Automation Workflow.
Food quality testing laboratory being opened in Victoria
17 October, 2025Anton Paar Australia and La Trobe University are opening a new laboratory this month, which is dedicated to formulation development and food quality testing.
New standard for edible bird's nest products
15 October, 2025Singapore has introduced a national standard using near-infrared spectroscopy to authenticate edible bird's nest products.
Romer Labs CytoQuant Mobile Flow Cytometer
13 October, 2025The CytoQuant Mobile Flow Cytometer is designed to allow total viable and particulate residue counts at the point of testing in real time.
Optimized CO2 concentrations in greenhouses translate into higher productivity and higher quality
01 September, 2025In greenhouses, the growth rate and development of all plants can be improved by controlling CO2 concentrations. This requires continuous and accurate measurement — an area in which Vaisala excels.
Hygiena foodproof Salmonella plus Cronobacter Detection LyoKit
22 May, 2025Hygiena has launched its foodproof Salmonella plus Cronobacter Detection LyoKit, which is ISO 16140-2 approved.

