Stopping Listeria in food products
28 July, 2020Listeria contaminations are a risk at food processing facilities, but now a new research discovery could lead to bacterial control in food products.
Victoria green lights 'abattoir on wheels'
27 July, 2020Provenir has secured a licence from PrimeSafe to operate a mobile abattoir in Victoria.
Canola oil maker implements smart sensor solution
23 July, 2020 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdA1 Electric Motors worked with ABB to develop a custom solution for GrainCorp Oilseeds to solve an overheating issue with its cooker.
Cheesemaking: why only some milk coagulates with rennet
23 July, 2020Milk that does not coagulate (NC) under optimal conditions affects the manufacturing process and cheese yield; a scientific study explores the reasons why.
OMRON LD UVC disinfection robot
21 July, 2020 | Supplied by: Omron Electronics Pty LtdThe LD UVC disinfection robot from Omron Asia Pacific uses UVC light to break down pathogens' DNA and RNA, thus preventing the spread of infectious disease.
Chocolatier bans animal testing following PETA appeal
20 July, 2020 | Supplied by: Barry Callebaut Asia PacificBarry Callebaut has banned animal testing, after talks with animal rights organisation PETA US and its affiliates.
$9m raised to develop process-based AI solution
15 July, 2020Seebo has raised $9 million to enhance its process-based artificial intelligence solution, which enables manufacturers to predict and prevent production losses.
Bega says cheese to IoT sensors for dairy supply chain
14 July, 2020Bega Cheese will use Software AG’s IoT platform to link its farmer suppliers, milk transport and storage, and processing facilities with real-time data.
Optimising your tank cleaning operations
14 July, 2020 | Supplied by: Spraying Systems Co Pty LtdHere are seven optimisation tips to consider as you evaluate the current performance of your tank cleaning equipment.
Start-up develops sugar-reduction tech for orange juice
14 July, 2020An Israeli start-up has developed enzymatic technology that reduces the amount of simple sugars in orange juice by turning them into fibres.
COVID-19 boosts Torres Strait response to biosecurity threats
14 July, 2020The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted Biosecurity Queensland to enlist Torres Strait rangers to conduct fruit fly blocking operations, to protect local crops.
UniPrint antimicrobial film for coronavirus protection
10 July, 2020 | Supplied by: UniPrint Pty LtdUniPrint's antimicrobial film has recently passed certification that proves its efficiency in combating the viral load of coronaviruses.
Mars Wrigley boosts local chocolate factory
07 July, 2020Mars Wrigley Australia will invest $300,000 to bring new technologies to its chocolate factory in Ballarat and launches M&M's Pretzel.
Robot that cleans production lines to hygienic standards
07 July, 2020Fraunhofer researchers have developed two mobile cleaning devices that sanitise production equipment, even conveyor belts, to standards in a reproducible way.
Australasian Medical and Scientific Compact Dry X-BC plates
07 July, 2020 | Supplied by: Australasian Medical & Scientific LtdThe Compact Dry X-BC plates from Australasian Medical and Scientific are ready to use for the enumeration of Bacillus cereus in a variety of foods.