Toshiba launches portable electrolysed functional water generator
07 March, 2016 | Supplied by: Toshiba (Australia) Pty LtdToshiba Corporation has launched a portable, desktop electrolysed functional water generator that produces hypochlorous acid water.
Antipasto manufacturer Pronto e Fresco in voluntary administration
07 March, 2016Melbourne-based antipasto manufacturer Pronto e Fresco has entered voluntary administration.
Reducing the scourge of dark meat post-slaughter
04 March, 2016Using high-pressure processing at low temperatures, the colour of unattractive dark meat can be lightened — potentially saving the red meat industry $100 million/year.
Buchi encapsulator
01 March, 2016 | Supplied by: In Vitro Technologies Pty LtdThe Büchi encapsulator is an easy-to-use R&D scale micro-encapsulation system.
Atlas Copco NGP+ on-site nitrogen generator
01 March, 2016 | Supplied by: Atlas Copco Compressors AustraliaThe Atlas Copco NGP+ nitrogen generator enables food and beverage producers to creating their own nitrogen on-site.
KHD Conveyor Belt Cleaning Systems
01 March, 2016 | Supplied by: BioSteamBiosteam supplies KHD Conveyor Belt Cleaning Systems — a range of automated systems covering modular belts, flat belts, return mounted systems and bespoke designs.
FMI Pumps Valveless Piston Pumps for hydrogen peroxide metering
29 February, 2016 | Supplied by: STAUFF Corporation Pty LtdFMI Pumps' valveless, ceramic metering pumps are suitable for metering concentrated hydrogen peroxide, used in food applications as an effective sterilising agent.
Texture analyser for spaghetti and noodle testing
24 February, 2016 | Supplied by: Bestech Australia Pty LtdLloyd Instruments has launched a test fixture designed to meet the quality assessment requirements of spaghetti, pasta and noodles producers.
PCO pco.edge CLHS sCMOS camera
24 February, 2016 | Supplied by: SciTech Pty LtdThe pco.edge CLHS sCMOS camera from PCO combines an advanced scientific CMOS technology sensor with a fast Camera Link High Speed interface for high data throughput.
Free tool for assessment of food fraud vulnerability
23 February, 2016A free tool with a clear, robust and effective methodology is now available to to help food companies of all sizes, in all locations, undertake food fraud vulnerability assessments.
Creating a model microbrewery
22 February, 2016 | Supplied by: JL Lennard Pty LtdWith help from Krones, a Canadian brewery has created a model filling operation.
Are you sure your surfaces are clean?
19 February, 2016 | Supplied by: Cell Biosciences Pty Ltd
The effectiveness of your sanitation system can easily be checked using readily available ATP sanitation monitoring systems. But, while these systems are the current 'gold standard' for monitoring hygiene program effectiveness in food and beverage production facilities, how can you be sure that your system is delivering reliable and accurate results?
Best practices for allergen testing
18 February, 2016 | Supplied by: 3M Food SafetyOne key step within an effective allergen management program is the rapid and efficient detection of allergen protein residues from visually clean surfaces.
FSANZ application for milk processing aid
17 February, 2016FSANZ has called for submissions on an application to permit the use of an agarose ion exchange resin to extract lactoferrin from milk.
Treatment options for foodborne illness decrease, antimicrobial resistance rises
15 February, 2016About 25,000 people in Europe die every year as a result of infections caused by antimicrobial resistance. As this resistance is a global problem, the numbers of deaths worldwide must be huge. Some of the most worrying increases in antimicrobial resistance are in microorganisms that are involved in foodborne disease — with Campylobacter and Salmonella standing at the front of the queue.
