New dairy standard to improve milk testing accuracy
25 September, 2013A key analytical standard for the dairy sector has been updated following joint work between ISO and the International Dairy Federation. ISO 9622/IDF 141 contains guidelines for the testing of milk and milk products with mid-infrared instruments.
Coles commits to Australian frozen veg
25 September, 2013Coles has signed a contract with Simplot which includes a local sourcing commitment for the next five years and increased volumes, delivering long-term certainty for both Simplot and hundreds of Australian vegetable growers.
Reducing bacterial biofilms on food factory floors
24 September, 2013 | Supplied by: Ceramic SolutionsCareful consideration should be given to the selection of surface materials and the choice of cleaning regimes if you wish to minimise the presence of biofilms on surfaces within food factory environments.
Woolworths signs Wine Industry Code of Conduct
20 September, 2013Wine Grape Growers Australia (WGGA) has welcomed Woolworths' decision to sign the Australian Wine Industry Code of Conduct as a commitment to good commercial practices with growers.
Vaccinate cattle to reduce human E. coli cases
17 September, 2013Research suggests that vaccinating cattle against E. coli O157 could reduce the number of humans affected by the bacterium by 85%. Vaccines that are available for cattle are rarely used, but the study shows the public health benefits could be significant.
Exair PEEK Atto Super Air Nozzle
17 September, 2013 | Supplied by: Compressed Air Australia Pty LtdThe Exair PEEK Atto Super Air Nozzle has been engineered to deliver precise blowoff with an efficient, high-volume, high-velocity airflow. It is suitable for blowoff, cooling and drying applications in general industrial or corrosive environments.
Uncle Tobys ups Foodbank donation
12 September, 2013Uncle Tobys has increased its monthly donation to hunger relief charity Foodbank Australia. The company has pledged to supply an extra 9600 packets of Vita Brits each month - an annual contribution of 3,456,000 serves of cereal.
Chemistry of bourbon reveals unique fingerprint
11 September, 2013Dr Thomas Collins discussed his research into the chemical profiles of American whiskeys at the 246th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society.
Dyson Airblade Tap hand dryer
11 September, 2013 | Supplied by: Dyson Appliances (Aust) Pty LtdThe Dyson Airblade Tap hand dryer washes and dries hands with no need to leave the sink. It is approved by HACCP International under the non-food product certification scheme, meaning it is safe for use in the food and beverage industry.
Schubert Transmodule transporting robot
10 September, 2013 | Supplied by: Selpak Automation Pty LtdThe third generation of the Schubert Transmodule - claimed to be the world's first transporting robot - has been reworked and released. Transmodule 3.0 will be used in Schubert machinery from mid-2013 onwards.
Image exploitation used to improve wine quality
10 September, 2013Grapes can be graded for quality and be checked for foreign object contamination simultaneously using a new system under development in Germany.
Turatti Air Dry Tunnel
10 September, 2013 | Supplied by: JL Lennard Pty LtdThe Turatti Air Dry Tunnel is a preassembled compact dryer that removes excessive moisture from freshly washed salads prior to packaging. It offers computerised control over temperature and moisture levels.
Delta Ohm HD35 series wireless data loggers
09 September, 2013 | Supplied by: W&B Instruments Pty LtdThe HD35 series of wireless data loggers from Delta Ohm are available for a variety of parameters including: temperature; relative humidity; atmospheric and differential pressure; illuminance and UV radiance; CO; CO2; rain; and acceleration.
Japan embraces Tasmanian whisky
06 September, 2013The latest shipments of Sullivans Cove Whisky from Tasmania went to distributors in Canada, Spain and Japan, where demand is being driven by local whisky fans' increasing knowledge and awareness of Tasmanian whisky in general.
Woolworths' deciduous canned fruit to be Australian sourced
04 September, 2013Woolworths has announced it will source all of its private-label deciduous canned fruit products from SPC Ardmona. The retail giant will invest $3 million to ensure all its own-brand apples, pears, peaches and apricots will be Australian sourced.
