Processing

Researchers find the foodchain soiled by plastics

23 September, 2022

A study from the University of Eastern Finland shows that lettuce can take up nanoplastics from the soil and transfer them into the food chain.


Bee organic

21 September, 2022

A $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture will enable a team of researchers to assess foraging patterns of honey bees on organic farms.


Beer brewing hops on B corp accreditation

21 September, 2022

Brick Lane Brewing has become B Corp certified, making it one of the few brewing companies in Australia to hold the global standard.


Cream of the oat crop from Sydney Uni

21 September, 2022

Sarah Qian is a self-confessed foodie vegan whose graduation story is far from ordinary — she's now created a startup that makes oat-based cream cheese.


Coffee production facility being built for olam food ingredients

16 September, 2022 | Supplied by: GEA Group

Two complete lines for the production of freeze-dried and spray-dried instant coffee are being built by GEA in Brazil for olam food ingredients.


Beefing up meat measurement

15 September, 2022

Australian startup MEQ Probe announced its first commercial users to incorporate beef marbling probe technology at their meat processing facilities.


Catch of the day: seafood fraud detected by chemical fingerprint

13 September, 2022

Australian scientists have developed a chemical fingerprint technology that can help to detect fraudsters by authenticating the provenance of seafood.


Magic Valley creates cultivated lamb-free prototype

09 September, 2022

The Australian food company has created a cultivated lamb meat prototype using cells from a live sheep called Lucy, and no other animal products were used.


ABB Ability BeerMaker process control solution

09 September, 2022 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd

Brewery-specific ABB Ability BeerMaker process control solution is designed to improve safety and quality, boost productivity and raise operational efficiency.


Brewing improved efficiency

08 September, 2022 | Supplied by: OFS

An Oregon-based craft brewer, Ninkasi Brewing Company, has increased its efficiency by analysing data from its operations.


Brewery returns to its roots with GEA equipment

08 September, 2022 | Supplied by: GEA Group

Pittsburgh Brewing Company has restarted production of its own beers thanks to a full suite of new equipment.


Vikan food-grade bucket range

06 September, 2022 | Supplied by: WR&D Wells Pty Ltd

The Vikan range of heavy-duty, food-grade buckets is suitable for use in food processing facilities.


Scientists develop super seaweed growing technique

02 September, 2022

A team of researchers has developed a technique for growing enriched edible seaweed that contains high levels of nutrients and fibre.


Making potato supply chains more sustainable

02 September, 2022

In an effort to achieve net zero by 2030 in the potato supply chain, a UK potato supplier is leading a project to trial specific technology and sustainability approaches.


Sealtick TSE6086b Food Packaging Leak Testers

01 September, 2022 | Supplied by: Bestech Australia Pty Ltd

This food packaging leak tester uses a non-destructive vacuum decay technique and comes equipped with a modern touch screen to make for simpler operation.


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