LR Cal LPP-700 portable calibration test pump
27 November, 2017The LR Cal LPP-700 portable calibration test pump has been designed to be easy to use in the field.
Beamex LOGiCAL cloud-based calibration certificate generation software
22 November, 2017Beamex has introduced a free-of-charge, cloud-based calibration certificate generation software called LOGiCAL.
Campylobacter uses Trojan horse infiltration technique
17 November, 2017Campylobacter jejuni is following the Greeks' lead in how they overwhelmed Troy — employing a 'host' to transport 'soldiers' into the citadel.
METTLER TOLEDO Process Analytics Pro2Go handheld pH meters
17 November, 2017METTLER TOLEDO Process Analytics Pro2Go handheld pH meters are an alternative to making lab measurements and when an inline sensor is not required.
METTLER TOLEDO Firmware version 1.40 HC103 halogen moisture analyser
16 November, 2017The HC103 halogen moisture analyser from METTLER TOLEDO has a free firmware download, version 1.40.
BEUMER Group bag tester
14 November, 2017Salmonella, E. coli, botulism or lead in your Halloween lollies?
31 October, 2017In California neither Salmonella nor E. coli nor botulism is the leading reason for health alerts in confectionery. Not only is lead responsible for the largest number of health alerts, there have been more alerts for lead than the other three contaminants combined.
Detect Salmonella Dublin in 24 hours — new test offers a hundredfold improvement in detection
09 October, 2017 by Joe Schwartz, Cornell ChronicleA new test allows accurate, rapid testing for Salmonella bacteria, one of the leading causes of foodborne illness across all regions of the world.
Detecting dormant pathogens
21 September, 2017Salmonella and Shiga toxigenic E. coli (STEC) are two pathogens that can go into a dormant state where they remain virulent but can't be detected through traditional culturing methods.
Bio-Check Raw Meat FlowThrough adulteration test kits
01 September, 2017Bio-Check (UK), a specialist test kit developer, has just launched its FlowThrough range in Australia, to make testing raw meats much easier.
Faster foodborne pathogen detection system wins Gold Edison Award
31 August, 2017Fast molecular detection of foodborne pathogens — including Salmonella, Listeria, Listeria monocytogenes, E. coli O157 (including H7) in food or environment-collected samples and Cronobacter for powdered infant formula — has won 3M a Gold Edison Award.
Hioki FT6380 and FT6381 earth resistance clamp-on testers
28 August, 2017The Hioki FT6380 and Hioki FT6381 are precision earth resistance measurement clamp-on testers.
Hygiena ZymoSnap ALP testing system
22 August, 2017Hygiena's ZymoSnap ALP is an alkaline phosphatase testing system designed to verify pasteurisation efficiency in short shelf life dairy products within just five minutes.
Bestech CS Series single-column force tester
16 August, 2017Bestech's CS Series single-column force tester allows simple force testing up to 5 kN.
Food profiling: the analytics of authenticity
11 August, 2017The quality of the raw materials and semi-finished products is a critical aspect of the procurement chain of the food industry. To check the authenticity based on the accompanying paperwork alone is a risky undertaking. Mixtures can happen by mistake in the globalised trade, but can also be the work of fakers. Modern methods of food profiling can provide security for processors and consumers.
