Processing

Gin explosion results in $50,000 fine for distiller

31 October, 2024

A winery and gin distiller has been fined an aggregate $50,000 after an explosion and fireball injured workers and customers.


FlavorWright SmartSpray Food Coating System

30 October, 2024 | Supplied by: PPM Technologies

PPM Technologies has introduced the FlavorWright SmartSpray food coating system


Aust chairs the World Wine Trade Group

30 October, 2024

Australia has assumed the role of Chair of the World Wine Trade Group in 2024.


Research: your phone can tell you if your milk is off

30 October, 2024

Researchers at UNSW have developed a smartphone sensor that can detect if milk is fresh or spoiled, aiming to combat wastage and food-borne illnesses.


Integrated technology for wastewater solution at beverage company

28 October, 2024 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation Australia

Rockwell Automation has provided integrated technology for PFi's wastewater treatment solution, which is now being trialled by an Australian beverages company.


Lamb prices surge but producers remain cautious

25 October, 2024 by Emily Tan, MLA Market Information Analyst

After a turbulent 18-month period in the livestock market, producers are increasingly cautious about their stocking decisions.


Artificial mouth to help tailor soft food developments

25 October, 2024

One of the challenges for the food industry is designing products suitable for age-related pathologies; the artificial mouth could help with tailoring foods to meet these needs.


Arla Foods Ingredients acid whey raw material

24 October, 2024 | Supplied by: Arla Foods Ingredients

Arla Foods Ingredients will demonstrate its acid whey raw material at Gulfood Manufacturing in November.


Full-bodied cheese: new analysis method for flavour prediction

24 October, 2024

With over half of consumers preferring aged cheese varieties, a new analysis method has been developed for full-bodied cheese flavour prediction and development.


The state of Victoria has its finger on the pulse

23 October, 2024

The Victorian Government has provided a $2.4m boost for a pulse research project that could help the state capitalise on the growing plant-based protein market.


Confidence grows in solutions for processing plant-based foodstuffs

22 October, 2024 by Antonio Guillermo Jara Ponce, Systems Sales Manager, HRS Heat Exchangers | Supplied by: HRS Heat Exchangers Pty Ltd

The last two years have seen a slowdown in investment by the global food and drink industry, but plant-based drinks and alternative proteins have continued to grow as a sector.


Hygiena SureTrend Sampling Plan Module

18 October, 2024 | Supplied by: Hygiena Australia

Hygiena has launched its SureTrend Sampling Plan Module which is designed to enhance efficiency and traceability in food safety management.


AI used to enhance milk safety testing and detect food fraud

18 October, 2024

DNA sequencing combined with artificial intelligence could detect anomalies such as contamination and unauthorised additives in dairy production, researchers report.


SunPork launches 'maternity rings' to eliminate farrowing crates

17 October, 2024

Australian pork producer SunPork has launched patented 'maternity ring' to achieve stall-free and farrowing crate-free pork production.


Boosting the transparency of the 'missing link' in the seafood cold chain

15 October, 2024

Researchers can identify the owners of refrigerated cargo vessels that function as mobile ports for fishing boats — previously a weak link in the seafood traceability chain.


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