Salmon food from whisky
04 October, 2013The Scottish salmon and whisky industries are teaming up to boost sustainability. The partnership will convert co-products from whisky production into feed for salmon and fish farming.
Milmeq wins $18m contract for NT beef processing plant
02 October, 2013 | Supplied by: Milmeq Pty LtdMilmeq has been awarded an AU$18 million contract to supply its food processing technology to a major new beef processing facility in the Northern Territory.
ASPluris mobility software for ERP/WMS systems
27 September, 2013 | Supplied by: ASP MicrocomputersASPluris is an easy-to-deploy and -maintain, mobility suite of modular solutions which provides a robust real-time mobility link to existing ERP/WMS systems.
Convenience dictates growth of S Korean bakery and cereals market
27 September, 2013Consumer preoccupations with convenience and health will drive growth in the bakery and cereals industry in South Korea between now and 2017, market research firm Canadean has predicted.
Spray Nozzle Engineering washdown solution
27 September, 2013 | Supplied by: Spray Nozzle EngineeringSprayNozzle Engineering has developed a washdown solution that includes a stainless steel seat designed to prevent nozzle leakage, which automatically shuts off the nozzle when the trigger is released, further reducing wastewater.
Australian Brewery brings back the can
26 September, 2013 | Supplied by: Australian BreweryWith so many boutique breweries springing up, brewers need to do something different to stand out from the pack. A Sydney-based craft brewery, the Australian Brewery, decided to break from tradition by brewing in cans.
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.
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.
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.
