Test for fast detection of horse meat
09 December, 2014Scientists at the Institute of Food Research have teamed up with Oxford Instruments to develop a fast, cheap alternative to DNA testing as a means of distinguishing horse meat from beef.
Fruit and vegetable processor steams ahead
09 December, 2014Oerlemans Foods has chosen TOMRA's steam peeling line for its processing plant in the Netherlands.
Blooming chocolate
04 December, 2014
Even chocolate products can lose their gloss after a certain amount of storage time has passed and develop 'bloom' - a creamy grey/white patina. Now, armed with sophisticated analysis, companies can effectively protect their products from developing this unaesthetic coating or bloom.
Chocolatier demands a smooth production line
04 December, 2014 | Supplied by: NORD Drivesystems (Aust) Pty LtdAt the Zotter Schokoladen factory in Southeast Austria, smooth operation ensures top-quality final product. Reliable drive systems are therefore vital, and the facility relies on geared motors from NORD Drivesystems for conveying, mixing and pumping tasks.
TOMRA Ixus Bulk X-ray sorter for nuts and dried fruit
04 December, 2014TOMRA Sorting Solutions' Ixus Bulk X-ray sorter implements the latest X-ray and imaging technology and conducts the individual air-blast removal of single or embedded dense foreign materials in a bulk flow of product.
Optimising clean-in-place processes in food and beverage operations - Part I
04 December, 2014 by Benjamin Jude and Eric Lemaire* | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricClean-in-place (CIP) processes are often intensive and waste large amounts of energy, water and chemicals. New innovations in CIP technology allow plant operators to cut costs in an environmentally friendly manner while still conforming to regulatory safety standards.
Optimising clean-in-place processes in food and beverage operations - Part II
04 December, 2014 by Benjamin Jude and Eric Lemaire* | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricExisting clean-in-place (CIP) processes are time intensive and waste large amounts of energy, water and chemicals. In Part 1 of this article the risks and costs associated with inefficient CIP processes were discussed, but new innovations in CIP technology can now allow plant operators to cut costs in an environmentally friendly manner while still conforming to regulatory safety standards.
Charm Sciences Charm Field Incubator for bovine milk
03 December, 2014 | Supplied by: Merck Pty LtdCharm Sciences has released the Charm Field Incubator that enables portable testing for bovine milk.
BioLumix test platform for the detection of microbial contaminants
03 December, 2014 | Supplied by: Cell Biosciences Pty LtdThe BioLumix test platform, for the detection of microbial contaminants, includes an instrument where test vials are incubated and automatically read for results plus an automatic system to alert users to sample results.
maxon motor small DC servo motor controller
03 December, 2014 | Supplied by: maxon motor Australia Pty LtdOnly the size of a postage stamp but delivering up to 144 W of power, the DC servo motor control unit from maxon motor Australia solves many engineering problems in the field of food manufacturing.
Increasing the life span of cheese
03 December, 2014
Natural, edible coatings with an antimicrobial capacity have been found to increase the shelf life of soft cheeses.
Charm Sciences test for Aflatoxins in bovine milk
02 December, 2014 | Supplied by: Merck Pty LtdCharm Sciences has released a test for the detection of Aflatoxins (M1) in bovine milk which allow dairy processors to screen milk to two levels of sensitivity, 50PPT and 500PPT, enabling exportation into the Chinese market.
TOMRA Modus optical size grader for washed potatoes
28 November, 2014TOMRA's Modus is an optical size grader for washed potatoes which can sort washed potatoes by width and length, or a combination of both.
South Coast dairy plant to process 18,000 litres per day
28 November, 2014The Berry Rural Cooperative has commenced work on its new dairy processing plant. Once operational, the plant will be able to process 18,000 litres of milk per day.
GS1 Australia SmartMedia digital-asset sharing system
27 November, 2014 | Supplied by: GS1 AustraliaGS1 Australia's SmartMedia service is a multisector solution for managing and sharing up-to-date and authenticated images, multimedia files and other product-related digital assets and data with trading partners.
