Meat Standards Australia to implement changes
26 March, 2019Meat Standards Australia (MSA) has announced it will implement a number of changes to its model, the MSA Vendor Declaration Form and myMSA from June this year.
J.L.Lennard appointed Australian agent for Stephan Machinery
26 March, 2019 | Supplied by: JL Lennard Pty LtdJ.L.Lennard has been appointed as the Australian agent for food processing machinery suppliers Stephan Machinery.
Keeping arsenic out of alcohol
25 March, 2019A material often used as a filter to make wine and beer clearer could be transferring heavy metals such as arsenic into the beverages, according to a new study.
Bacharach MGS-400 gas detection series
22 March, 2019 | Supplied by: System Control Engineering Pty LtdThe Bacharach MGS-400 Gas Detection Series is used for commercial and industrial refrigerant and gas leak detection.
Victorian hazelnut production goes nuts with new equipment
21 March, 2019Carboor Farms has received $200,000 from the Victorian Government for new equipment and facilities to dry, grade and crack hazelnuts for further value-add processing.
Drive belts solve problem for NZ poultry processing plant
20 March, 2019 | Supplied by: Optibelt Australia Pty LtdA long-running problem for a NZ poultry processing company has been solved using Optibelt drive belts on a major poultry grader within the plant.
Robot hand comes to grips with both fragile and heavy objects
18 March, 2019Researchers have developed a robotic gripper with an origami structure that can envelop both fragile and heavy objects and then successfully pick them up.
Synbiosis Ames software for ProtoCOL 3 colony counter
15 March, 2019 | Supplied by: Don Whitley Scientific AustraliaDesigned for integrated use with the ProtoCOL 3 colony counter, the Ames software module facilitates rapid production of consistent count and ratio data from Ames test plates and is suitable for use in regulated toxicology testing laboratories.
Scientists develop seaweed-based beer
14 March, 2019University of the Sunshine Coast scientists and Newstead Brewing Co have partnered to develop a beer using Australian-farmed seaweed in an effort to promote it as a nutritious, tasty and locally grown resource.
Baby food sealed for safety
13 March, 2019 | Supplied by: ActegaDr Ulrich Nehring explained how the use of PVC seals in jar closures poses a safety risk to baby food in glass packaging, and discusses safer alternatives.
Sheep Condition Scoring app
12 March, 2019 | Supplied by: Department of Primary Industries and Regional DevelopmentThe Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development has developed an improved Sheep Condition Scoring app.
Power of Meat 2019 — top 10 food culture trends
12 March, 2019Results have been released from the Power of Meat 2019 report, which explores the role of meat and poultry in the US food culture.
Atlas Copco LRP 700-1000 VSD+ range of intelligent liquid ring vacuum pumps
11 March, 2019 | Supplied by: Atlas Copco Compressors AustraliaThe Atlas Copco LRP 700-1000 VSD+ range of intelligent liquid ring vacuum pumps is suited to wet, humid and dirty applications.
Acromag XMC730 I/O board
11 March, 2019 | Supplied by: Metromatics Pty LtdThe Acromag multifunction I/O XMC mezzanine modules feature A/D, D/A and digital I/O channels to conserve I/O slots.
Stickers to keep fruit fresh
11 March, 2019The Stixfresh edible sticker may be able to prolong the shelf life of fruit by up to 14 days by slowing down the ripening process.
