Why hygienic design is essential
05 February, 2013 | Supplied by: Grundfos Pumps Pty LtdIf a pump does not live up to the high requirements with regard to safety, design, materials used and material surface finish, this can lead to impurities in the system, potentially causing an entire production to be brought to an immediate standstill.
New lactose manufacturing plant for Denmark
31 January, 2013Arla Foods Ingredients has revealed plans to invest €120 million in a new lactose manufacturing facility in Denmark.
Queensland chicken growers get collective-bargaining go-ahead
29 January, 2013Queensland broiler chicken growers have received authorisation from the ACCC to collectively bargain with three major poultry processors in the state.
The celebration continues as Coopers retains anniversary product
29 January, 2013Coopers has announced it will retain its Celebration Ale as a permanent line. The product was introduced in 2012 to celebrate the brewer’s 150th anniversary.
Mettler Toledo Excellence HS153 Moisture Analyzer
25 January, 2013Mettler Toledo’s Excellence HS153 Moisture Analyzer gives a precise moisture content analysis in less time than previous models through a combination of robust construction, easy operation and quick cleaning.
Cleaning products and flour can increase risk of asthma
25 January, 2013Working with cleaning products, flour or enzymes can increase your risk of adult-onset asthma, a new study from Imperial College London has shown.
All roads lead to Connecticut
25 January, 2013 | Supplied by: HBM Packaging TechnologiesCoMac, a global supplier of kegging, bottling and canning equipment, is installing a keg line for the Two Roads Brewing Company in Stratford, Connecticut.
Witt NXT+ alarm module for gas mixer
23 January, 2013 | Supplied by: Niche Gas ProductsThe Witt NXT+ alarm module monitors the gas pressures at the inputs of the gas mixer and in the mixing gas vessel to ensure a constant process quality.
Innova software for Marel dynamic packing lines
22 January, 2013 | Supplied by: MarelThe Marel GEBA SC 125 V dynamic packing line can now be used with Marel’s Innova software, which monitors all key positions in the line and enables users to control processing.
Seven more Listeria cases linked to Jindi Cheese
21 January, 2013A further seven cases of Listeria linked to batches of Jindi soft cheese have been identified, bringing the total to 18 cases nationally.
Intellitect Water IV2 Intellisonde in-pipe water quality monitor
18 January, 2013Intellitect Water has launched the IV2 version of the Intellisonde in-pipe water quality monitor. Calibration is now embedded in every individual sonde at the time of manufacture, and the monitor includes an advanced chlorine sensor.
Marel ITM2 Trimming Robot for salmon trimming
18 January, 2013 | Supplied by: MarelMarel’s ITM2 Trimming Robot is suitable for high-value salmon trimming. The company claims the robot can work more quickly, reliably and consistently than a master trimmer working at peak performance, and can do so continuously.
Carl Zeiss Corona Plus compact VIS-NIR spectrometer range
18 January, 2013 | Supplied by: ZEISS GroupThe Corona Plus range of sturdy, compact VIS-NIR spectrometers from Carl Zeiss has been designed for the measurement of various optical properties such as reflection, transmission, colour and coating thickness of transparent samples and coatings.
Mettler Toledo Guide on Sugar Determination in Food
17 January, 2013 | Supplied by: Mettler-Toledo LtdMettler Toledo has released the Ultimate Sugar Guide to provide comprehensive information about sugar content determination and moisture in sugar.
Microsphere breakthrough means safer food
17 January, 2013Scientists from UQ and DAFF have developed new technology that enables DNA amplification on ‘microspheres’ to rapidly detect and identify large numbers of different bacteria at the same time.
