UQ licenses high-yield wheat variety
16 April, 2019 | Supplied by: University of QueenslandAustralian wheat farmers, particularly those in Queensland, are set to benefit from a high-yield Mexican wheat variety identified by researchers from the University of Queensland.
Chr Hansen SafePro natural food cultures
15 April, 2019 | Supplied by: CHR Hansen Pty LtdChr Hansen's SafePro uses good bacteria to inhibit the growth of the deadly Listeria bacteria.
Taking guesswork out of food processing wastewater disposal
15 April, 2019 by David TenenbaumA US study measured nitrogen in wastewater from local cheesemaking and vegetable processing with interesting results.
Improving product security and profitability with metal fragment control
11 April, 2019 | Supplied by: Magnattack GlobalThe introduction of the new FSMA Act and the tightening of industry standards is forcing food manufacturers to be more proactive in reducing their food safety and product security risks.
Oil-free vacuum pumps
11 April, 2019 | Supplied by: Atlas Copco Compressors AustraliaAtlas Copco has had its vacuum pumps checked for traces of oil by TÜV Rheinland in accordance with the ISO 8573-1 standard.
Communicate product recalls quickly with GS1 Australia Recall
10 April, 2019 | Supplied by: GS1 AustraliaManaging a food product recall in the digital age means businesses need to have the right systems and procedures in place to respond quickly and effectively.
NetterVibration stainless steel vibrators
10 April, 2019 | Supplied by: NetterVibration Australia Pty LtdNetterVibration's vibrators are available in ATEX Zone 21 and 22 rating, suitable for dust explosive atmospheres, such as flour and sugar.
Feeding cows less protein can save farmers money
09 April, 2019Using an updated dairy nutrition model, Cornell researchers found farmers can feed cows less protein, maintain a cow's milk-production output and reduce nitrogen in the manure.
Would you like some cheese with your coffee?
09 April, 2019 by Dustin Boughton, Maxum Foods | Supplied by: Maxum Foods Pty LtdHigh-fat dairy is in and low-fat is old news, according to Dustin Boughton of Maxum Foods, who highlights some of the latest dairy innovations emerging in 2019.
Manipulating photosynthesis to improve crop yield
09 April, 2019Scientists have developed a model that predicts which photosynthetic manipulations to plants will boost the yields of wheat and sorghum crops, which will help feed a rapidly growing world population.
High-tech future for the Australian food industry
08 April, 2019 | Supplied by: QUTAutonomous harvesting, smart food hubs and premium food science will all be researched as part of the Future Food Systems CRC.
Rhima pallet washers
08 April, 2019 | Supplied by: Rhima Australia Pty LtdA Rhima pallet washer can wash any type of pallet and the machine can be semiautomatic or fully automatic.
Sensors could prevent over-fertilisation on farms
05 April, 2019A soil-monitoring sensor that mimics the way plants detect nutrients through their roots is being developed by a QUT researcher to help farmers reduce their reliance on over-fertilisation.
Deli salad plant benefits from speed and efficiency of Certa pumps
05 April, 2019 | Supplied by: Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology GroupEight MasoSine Certa pumps from Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group are boosting operational efficiency at a Danish deli salad plant.
IKEA: from furniture to lettuce
04 April, 2019Home-grown lettuce may soon be available in IKEA Sweden restaurants, after the company announced it is harvesting its own lettuce as part of a sustainability initiative.
