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.
Atlas Copco ZH+ oil-free centrifugal compressor range
04 September, 2013 | Supplied by: Atlas Copco Compressors AustraliaAtlas Copco has launched an energy-efficient centrifugal compressor range which it claims saves up to 7% on specific energy at full load and up to another 9% at part load.
Rotork Fairchild HPP pneumatic regulators range
03 September, 2013 | Supplied by: Rotork AustraliaRotork Fairchild, available through Rotork Australia, has increased the capacity of its compact leak-free pneumatic regulators for instrument and industrial control applications with the introduction of the HPP range.
Life Technologies spoilage organisms detection system for brewing and beverage
03 September, 2013 | Supplied by: Life TechnologiesLife Technologies Corporation has announced the expansion of its food safety portfolio by partnering with PIKA Weihenstephan to provide molecular testing solutions for the detection of spoilage organisms in the brewing and beverage market.
3M Food Safety 3M Molecular Detection Assay Listeria monocytogenes
03 September, 2013 | Supplied by: 3M Food Safety3M Food Safety has announced the launch of its 3M Molecular Detection Assay Listeria monocytogenes. The system provides pure and simple testing for dangerous pathogens in a variety of food matrices.
World's largest milk drier produces first powder
02 September, 2013The world's largest milk powder drier has produced its first batches of whole milk powder. The drier, which is located at Fonterra's Darfield site, will produce powder for export to more than 20 markets worldwide.
Hanna Instruments HI 84529 Titratable Acidity Mini Titrator for Dairy Analysis
02 September, 2013 | Supplied by: Hanna Instruments Pty LtdThe Hanna Instruments HI 84529 titratable acidity mini titrator eliminates the subjective end point colour change detection determined by the human eye, and instead employs the sensitivity and accuracy of a pH sensor.
Bekina Steplite X polyurethane boots
31 August, 2013 | Supplied by: BekinaFor the food processing industry, slip-resistant boots are a necessity. The Bekina Steplite X boot has a specially developed sole profile which is SRC approved, thus complying with the European Standard Mechanical slip-resistance test for footwear.
Hanna Instruments HI 84532 mini titrator and pH meter
31 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Hanna Instruments Pty LtdHanna Instruments’ HI 84532 digital automatic mini titrator and pH meter is designed for measuring the concentration of titratable hydrogen ions contained in fruit juice samples according to the official methods of analysis of AOAC International. The systems uses neutralisation with a strong base solution to a fixed pH.
Beware of the speed of E. coli replication
29 August, 2013 by Anne TraftonAlthough already impressively efficient, it appears that E. coli could still dramatically increase their replication rate.
Heat-resistant chocolate for hot summer days
28 August, 2013Researchers in the University of Guelph's Department of Food Science are developing heat-resistant chocolate.
Upgrade improves throughput, accuracy and quality
27 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Heat and Control Pty Ltd
Introducing Ishida equipment has paid off for throat lozenge manufacturer Ricola AG, reducing product breakage during packaging, increasing throughput and minimising giveaway.
Wine drinkers least likely to suffer adverse alcohol-related consequences
26 August, 2013It is not news that more frequent binge drinking of any alcoholic beverage is strongly associated with an increase in adverse alcohol-related consequences such as blackouts, driving after heavy drinking, missing work due to drinking, accidents, unprotected sex, encounters with police. But new analysis has looked at the types of drinks chosen.
Milking growth in the dairy industry
26 August, 2013In spite of Fonterra’s recent woes, a very positive picture is emerging for the dairy industry, especially in Asia and the Pacific region.
Beef industry gives back with Foodbank Beef Program
26 August, 2013JBS Australia and Primo have committed to the Foodbank Beef Program, a major new beef initiative that will supply Foodbank with more than 130 tonnes of sausages per year to those in need.
