New resources to encourage food safety
21 November, 2012Cross-contamination is the theme of this year’s Food Safety Week. The Australian Chicken Meat Foundation has launched an online resource aimed at educting consumers about safe food handling practices.
Independent spray dryer an “amazing opportunity” for NZ manufacturers
21 November, 2012 | Supplied by: Tetra Pak New Zealand LtdTetra Pak was commissioned to build New Zealand’s only independent spray dryer at Hamilton’s Waikato Innovation Park. The dryer can produce half a tonne of whole milk powder per hour and operate for up to 21 hours a day.
Krones EvoGuard aseptic valve range
20 November, 2012 | Supplied by: JL Lennard Pty LtdEvoGuard aseptic valves are used for shutting off pipes in aseptic and sterile processes, or for separating hostile media in aseptic and sterile processes.
What makes better drinks: wet-aseptic or dry sterilisation and irradiation
20 November, 2012Hotfill or aseptic - that is the question facing companies when it comes to investing in filling technology for sensitive beverages.
Austest Laboratories UV testing chamber for components and plastics
16 November, 2012 | Supplied by: Austest LaboratoriesAustest Laboratories’ UV testing chamber tests components and plastics for lightfastness, colourfastness and photostability, reproducing the entire spectrum of sunlight, including UV, visible light and IR.
Thermo Scientific EQuan MAX Plus LC-MS automated system for water and beverage analysis
16 November, 2012 | Supplied by: Thermo Fisher ScientificThe Thermo Scientific EQuan MAX Plus LC-MS is a turnkey, automated system for water and beverage analysis designed to allow immediate user productivity and reduce human error by automating manual procedures.
Endress+Hauser OUSAF11 optical absorbance sensor
15 November, 2012 | Supplied by: Endress+Hauser Australia Pty LtdEndress+Hauser’s OUSAF11 optical absorbance sensor emits radiation in both the visible and near-infrared wavelengths and uses it to measure optical absorbance by a process fluid.
Carl Zeiss Lightsheet Z.1 multiview light sheet fluorescence microscope
15 November, 2012 | Supplied by: ZEISS GroupThe Carl Zeiss Lightsheet Z.1 is a multiview light sheet fluorescence microscope which allows users to record the development of large, living samples.
One grain at a time: grain growers give back with Foodbank
13 November, 2012This harvest, grain farmers have the opportunity to donate a portion of their crop to Foodbank Australia, the country’s largest food relief organisation.
Bosch OEE Mobile Measuring System
13 November, 2012 | Supplied by: Nupac Industries Pty LtdBosch Packaging Technology has added to its services portfolio a Mobile Measuring System - a method of capturing OEE-relevant data for the analysis of overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
Chocolate Indians
13 November, 2012India is presenting great opportunities for chocolate manufacturers as the growth in this market is the strongest in the world.
Easy to sanitise - the best way to ensure cleanliness
12 November, 2012The highest level of sophistication in production processes is required for the manufacture of confectionery products. In particular, manufacturers assign the highest priority to hygienic design for open processes - processes where the product comes into contact with the production equipment. Machines designed in a way that improves process safety and product shelf life are given preference.
Making wine healthier for consumers
09 November, 2012Researchers have developed measures to identify and reduce biogenic amines in wine, where they can be of particular risk to human wellbeing.
Applications for UV light in the food industry
06 November, 2012 | Supplied by: Heraeus Amba Australia Pty LtdUV light is used for a large variety of applications in the food industry. With high-performance UV light sources and equipment, water, air and surfaces can be reliably disinfected, cleaned and treated. The use of chemicals can be reduced or even avoided in an economical and environmentally friendly way.
Cattle vaccine works to reduce E. coli O157:H7
05 November, 2012A commercial vaccine for cattle can effectively reduce levels of E. coli by more than 50% according to a Kansas State University study.
