Processing

Let's eat pork — but only if the pigs are healthy

29 January, 2019

Pork consumption has risen 25% in Australia since 2010 and now the fight is on to ensure the Australian pig population is healthy and pork fit for consumption.


EXAIR Gen4 Super Ion Air Wipe

29 January, 2019 | Supplied by: Compressed Air Australia Pty Ltd

EXAIR's Gen4 Super Ion Air Wipe provides a uniform, 360° ionised airstream that clamps around a continuously moving part to eliminate static electricity and contaminants.


Dwyer Instruments Series 629HLP Differential Pressure Transmitter

25 January, 2019 | Supplied by: Dwyer Omega (Aust) Pty Ltd

Dwyer Instruments' Series 629HLP Differential Pressure Transmitter is suitable for monitoring differential pressure in applications such as air handlers, heat exchangers, chillers and hydraulic systems.


Make commercial paints and coatings antimicrobial

25 January, 2019

In a bonus for food safety, a new technology is making commercial paints and coatings antimicrobial.


Roto-Lock dosing technology

25 January, 2019 | Supplied by: HAVER & BOECKER Australia

HAVER & BOECKER Australia has released Roto-Lock — a dosing technology for the filling of valve bags.


JBT LVS QuickDry system for industrial spiral freezers

24 January, 2019 | Supplied by: JBT

JBT has launched the LVS QuickDry, a system for fast drying of industrial spiral freezers after cleaning, helping save hours of time attempting to take moisture out of freezers after defrosting.


Nestlé's Irish R&D centre to focus on infant nutrition

23 January, 2019

The centre in Limerick will focus on scientific research to support innovations in the development of milk-based maternal and infant nutrition products for the global market.


Using compliance to restore consumer trust in food

23 January, 2019 by Dominique Stucki, Head of Operations for Manufacturing Execution Systems, ABB Control Technology

Food recalls erode consumer trust in the food industry — but managing compliance effectively can reverse this.


Using beer production leftovers

23 January, 2019 by Mia Malmstedt

​The leftovers from beer production — spent grains — contain a high amount of fibres and protein, and could be the basis of new foods.


Is glove juice contaminating your product?

18 January, 2019

Anyone who thinks simply supplying disposable gloves ensures safe food is kidding themselves.


New name for Ammeraal Beltech and Megadyne Group

17 January, 2019

The two belting technology suppliers have announced their joint operations name will be AMMEGA.


Compressed air for smoked meats

17 January, 2019 | Supplied by: Kaeser Compressors Australia

New Zealand smoked meats producer Texas BBQ Foods recently installed a Kaeser Aircenter 6 at its Inglewood facility to meet its requirement for a reliable supply of clean compressed air.


Is it bad or isn't it?

15 January, 2019

Every year millions of tons of food are thrown into the garbage even though the food is still absolutely edible. However, a solution may be in sight.


How to get rid of biofilms — by peeling

15 January, 2019

A new way to remove biofilms by peeling them off equipment and devices has been found.


Aussie app to protect wine industry

14 January, 2019

An app called Snap Send Solve is being used to help protect the Mornington Peninsula wine industry from biosecurity threats, namely phylloxera.


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