3M LM1 Clean-Trace Luminometer
09 June, 2017 | Supplied by: 3M Food SafetyThe LM1 Clean-Trace Luminometer from 3M has a re-engineered system, offering greater sensitivity, more powerful and intuitive software, wireless connectivity and a rugged, user-friendly ergonomic industrial design.
Spaghetti science
09 June, 2017 by Andrew Spence BannerA pasta industry more than 15,000 km from Italy is thriving thanks to a collaboration between farmers, durum wheat researchers and a major food manufacturer.
Macherey-Nagel pH-Fix Test Strips
09 June, 2017 | Supplied by: Test Strips OnlineMacherey-Nagel pH-Fix Test Strips enable even non-laboratory personnel to quickly and simply determine pH at the point of interest.
Aurora FORCE10 magnetic separators
09 June, 2017 | Supplied by: Aurora Process EquipmentAurora's FORCE 10 range of high-performance magnetic separation equipment is designed specifically to prevent foreign matter contamination of products for food and dairy industries.
Dealing with corrosive environments when processing shellfish
08 June, 2017 | Supplied by: NORD Drivesystems (Aust) Pty LtdThe nsd tupH from NORD DRIVESYSTEMS is an afforable aluminium drive for shellfish processing that can comfortably be washed down to achieve stainless steel-grade resistance to corrosion.
'Pink slime' goes to court
07 June, 2017Beef Products Inc is now suing the ABC for US$1.9 billion in damages following the ABC's 2012 program which alerted US consumers to the presence of 'pink slime' (officially known as lean finely textured beef) in 70% of the minced meat sold in supermarkets.
Alfa Laval Mixproof valves
07 June, 2017 | Supplied by: Alfa Laval Pty LtdThe Alfa Laval Mixproof valves are pre-built valve matrices customised to meet individual requirements to ensure efficient flow management, using as few components as possible to deal effectively with key issues including thermal cycling, cleanability, drainability and flow control.
GEA MultiDrum breader
07 June, 2017 | Supplied by: GEA AustraliaThe GEA MultiDrum breader can be used to produce authentic looking natural bone-in and boneless products with a crunchy golden coating. The latest version of the breader features a larger belt width and more robust features.
How to expand your plant without disrupting production
05 June, 2017 | Supplied by: Scott Automation & Robotics Pty LimitedAt a large-scale meat processing plant, current production levels were fast becoming unsustainable without expanding operation in the key area of boning. But with operations running continuously at the facility, the challenge was to find a solution that could be implemented with minimal impact on the business.
What IP ratings actually mean
05 June, 2017So your new bit of gear is 'waterproof'. What does this mean? Can it be submerged under a metre of water, survive washdown in your plant or barely make it through a light shower?
Key Technology VERYX B140 digital sorter
02 June, 2017 | Supplied by: Key Technology IncThe VERYX B140 from Key Technology is a medium-capacity belt-fed sorter with a 1400 mm-wide inspection zone — which is 15% wider than comparatively sized sorters, according to the company — to attain a higher throughput within a similar footprint and better singulation of product on the belt.
Thermo Scientific Versa Flex and Versa Flex GP Checkweighers
01 June, 2017 | Supplied by: Thermo Fisher ScientificThe Thermo Scientific Versa Flex Checkweigher and the Thermo Scientific Versa Flex GP Checkweigher are designed for dry applications such as baked goods, snack foods, prepared foods, condiments, pastas, rice, beans, baking ingredients such as flour, sugar, and personal care products including diapers, soaps and creams, along with pharmaceuticals.
Cool news about handwashing
01 June, 2017It seems that hot water is not essential for handwashing — washing hands in cool water for 10 seconds is just as effective in removing bacteria as washing hands in hot water.
BioGill Tower above-ground bioreactor
01 June, 2017 | Supplied by: BioGill Operations Pty LimitedBioGill technology offers food and beverage processors a green-tech, low-energy solution to improving on-site treatment of high-BOD wastewater.
Guarding your safety — functional safety for food processors
29 May, 2017 by Jorgen Saxeryd, Safety products and functional safety advisor | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdAn engineer was trapped by machinery while examining a conveyor belt, suffering major injury and ongoing nerve damage. After an investigation revealed that had a guard been in place this accident could have been prevented, the employer, a large UK food manufacturer, was fined £800,000. The moral of this — every food and beverage processing plant must develop and have comprehensive safety procedures in place.
