Electric tongue can improve taste testing of spicy foods
22 May, 2019An electronic tongue, or e-tongue, can accurately differentiate between the spiciness of samples of the same food, which may be useful for food manufacturers.
Exploring the physics of granular material flows
17 May, 2019To improve the efficiency of processing granular material in the food industry, it's important to understand the physical laws that govern their behaviour.
Mango auto-harvester a good pick in Queensland
16 May, 2019 | Supplied by: CQUniversityCQUniversity has revealed details of its "world's first" mango auto-harvester that takes just five seconds to pick a mango.
Growing potatoes in high temperatures
16 May, 2019Biochemists have produced potato plants that are resistant to high temperatures by switching off a small RNA that blocks the formation of tubers.
Automated pin-boning project for NZ King Salmon
16 May, 2019 | Supplied by: Scott Automation & Robotics Pty LimitedAn automated solution is being developed to replace the manual process of removing over 30 pin bones from every King Salmon fillet at Mt Cook Alpine Salmon.
Dairy experts discuss mastitis management
16 May, 2019Global experts in udder health from 25 countries recently gathered in Copenhagen to discuss how to reduce mastitis in dairy cattle and improve milk production.
Perfecting the art of seasoning nuts
15 May, 2019 by David Woollard, group product manager, seasoning solutions, tna | Supplied by: TNA Solutions Pty LtdFrom sweet honey to tikka masala, the perfect seasoning can transform nut products and help manufacturers gain a competitive edge.
It can pay to invest in bespoke equipment
15 May, 2019 by Matt Hale | Supplied by: HRS Heat Exchangers Pty LtdAs no two industrial processes or production lines are the same, bespoke equipment can often be a more cost-effective option for customised processes.
The science behind smooth chocolate
10 May, 2019Researchers have found that a 140-year-old mixing technique, called conching, is responsible for giving chocolate its smooth texture.
No more use-by dates on milk?
09 May, 2019Researchers have developed a sensor that can 'smell' if milk has gone bad before the product is opened, and changes colour.
Fourth Industrial Revolution for the food industry
08 May, 2019 by Armin Fahnle, Managing Director, ATS Applied Tech Systems | Supplied by: ATS Applied Tech Systems Pty LtdHow can the concept of the individualisation of the manufacturing process and 'batch size one' impact a bulk dairy, vegetable oil or grain producer?
EXAIR 1/8 NPT small internal mix spray nozzles
08 May, 2019 | Supplied by: Compressed Air Australia Pty LtdEXAIR's 1/8 NPT small internal mix spray nozzles atomise fluids up to 106 L/h.
GEA FormPlate Creator
07 May, 2019 | Supplied by: GEA AustraliaThe GEA FormPlate Creator is a free service that contains a variety of shapes that can be turned into a custom form plate.
Nestlé uses analytics to improve demand planning
06 May, 2019Nestlé has embedded SAS Analytics into key business processes that will help it sense demand for its consumer goods more accurately and reliably on a global basis.
Tech keeps milk fresh for 60 days
03 May, 2019 | Supplied by: NaturoFood technology company Naturo has developed milk processing technology that it claims can produce 100% natural milk that is nutritionally superior and stays fresh for significantly longer than pasteurised and UHT milk.
