Can probiotics combat pathogens?
30 August, 2017 by Nichola MurphyProbiotics could form an alternative to antimicrobials, according to researchers from Ontario Veterinary College.
SciDev's IIoT solutions break into the food sector
29 August, 2017 by Nichola Murphy | Supplied by: SciDev LtdExpanding its industry footprint, SciDev has installed its OptiFlox System in a Lion Dairy & Drinks facility in New South Wales.
Ecolab Pest Elimination Large Fly Program
29 August, 2017 | Supplied by: Ecolab Pty LtdThe Large Fly Program is a comprehensive global program from Ecolab's Pest Elimination that uses an outside-in approach and technology to help reduce the food safety risks associated with large flies.
Killing the contamination power of biofilms
28 August, 2017Some specially designed plastic films have been developed which can not only kill the bacteria in biofilms but can also prevent the formation of biofilms.
Hioki FT6380 and FT6381 earth resistance clamp-on testers
28 August, 2017 | Supplied by: Power Parameters Pty LtdThe Hioki FT6380 and Hioki FT6381 are precision earth resistance measurement clamp-on testers.
Neousys Technology Nuvo-6108GC industrial-grade GPU computing platform
25 August, 2017 | Supplied by: Backplane Systems Technology Pty LtdNeousys Technology's Nuvo-6108GC is an industrial-grade GPU computing platform supporting high-end graphics cards.
Phoenix Contact PT-TWIN Push-in contact inserts
25 August, 2017 | Supplied by: Phoenix Contact Pty LtdPhoenix Contact has released the PT-TWIN Push-in contact inserts for heavy-duty connectors with a double conductor connection.
More efficient conversion of potato waste to ethanol
24 August, 2017Penn State researchers have developed a novel approach to more efficiently convert potato waste into ethanol — a process that may lead to reduced production costs for biofuel in the future and add extra value for potato chip manufacturers.
KRONEN GEWA 3800V PLUS washing machine
24 August, 2017 | Supplied by: KRONEN GmbhWith the GEWA 3800V PLUS washing machine by KRONEN, salads and vegetables are thoroughly and gently washed in a continuous flume washing process without mechanical submergence.
Dytran Instruments model 7705A1 ELF accelerometer
23 August, 2017 | Supplied by: Metromatics Pty LtdDytran Instruments' model 7705A1 Extended Low Frequency (ELF) accelerometer combines both a piezoelectric and a variable capacitance MEMS element, combined as a single output, to create what the company claims is the widest frequency response bandwidth in the industry, from DC (0 Hz) to 10 kHz.
Witt Gas back-purging filter
23 August, 2017 | Supplied by: Niche Gas ProductsBack purging poses a challenge to quality inspectors: fine-grained foods make the validation of the protective gas atmosphere more difficult, because tiny particles clog the filters on the gas analysers. Witt's back-purging filter extends the service life of these devices.
Coca-Cola's $1 million prize for sugar substitute
23 August, 2017 by Nichola Murphy | Supplied by: Coca-Cola Europacific Partners AustraliaCoca-Cola has launched two sweetener challenges on the HeroX crowdsourcing platform to find sugar substitutes, one aimed at the public and the other at scientists.
SpecPage and Decernis Compliance Guide
23 August, 2017 | Supplied by: SpecPageCompliance Guide is a web-based management tool based on Decernis's compliance management system, gComply Plus, comprising more than 5 million terms from over 90,000 food and beverage regulations and compliance standards across 207 countries worldwide.
Marco CheckMaster system
22 August, 2017 | Supplied by: Select EquipThe Marco CheckMaster is a highly accurate system that virtually eradicates product overpack, reduces waste and improves productivity while allowing the user to measure, control and improve the packing process.
Hygiena ZymoSnap ALP testing system
22 August, 2017 | Supplied by: Key Diagnostics Pty LtdHygiena's ZymoSnap ALP is an alkaline phosphatase testing system designed to verify pasteurisation efficiency in short shelf life dairy products within just five minutes.
