The taste of vodka
15 June, 2010
Transient cage-like entities where the ethanol molecule is sequestered by surrounding water molecules could hold the key to explaining why vodka drinkers exhibit brand preferences for a drink that is supposed to be tasteless.
Waco can quality testing equipment
13 June, 2010 | Supplied by: Arrow Scientific
The range of Waco can quality testing equipment includes video seam monitors, can seam thickness gauges, score groove for pop-up openers, countersink depth, flange width, can strippers, enamel raters and the Accuseam 2000 computerised double seam control system for food or beverage cans.
Finding a way forward for the local wine industry
04 June, 2010 | Supplied by: Rabobank Australia
Despite Australia’s legendary success in developing wine export markets, the industry has recently come under severe stress and must take action to deal with the challenges it faces, according to a recently released global industry report.
Seven ‘must have’ ERP features for food manufacturers
04 June, 2010
Food manufacturers are facing tougher challenges than ever before. In order to meet record-keeping and lot-tracking requirements, they must be able to rapidly identify and track every single ingredient in their products, from receipt through processing, packaging and shipping to the exact customer location.
Consumers’ response to US spinach contamination
04 June, 2010 by Carlos Arnade, Linda Calvin and Fred Kuchler, Economic Research Service, US Department of Agriculture
Spinach sales fell but expenditures for total leafy greens remained unchanged, following a US government warning to avoid bagged spinach because of possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination in 2006.
Driving out counterfeit motor and drive technologies
04 June, 2010 | Supplied by: SEW-Eurodrive Pty Ltd
Australian drive solutions providers are stepping up the fight against counterfeit gear-unit and motor ‘copy cats’ in order to safeguard Australian industry from breakdowns, inefficiency and downtime.
Innovative packaging solutions for meat and meat products
04 June, 2010
In May, 949 exhibitors from all over the world presented their latest products, services and high-tech solutions for processing meats at the leading meat industry exhibition - IFFA 2010. At the exhibition, Prof Dr Horst-Christian Langowski* of the Fraunhofer Institute discussed the latest developments in packaging technology.
Automated slaughter line for salmon
04 June, 2010
Norway is now operating the first salmon slaughter line in the world to use automatic bleeding based on machine vision and robot technology. The innovation makes for more rational operation, says the system’s pilot operator.
Sanitation and cleaning
04 June, 2010
Creating and maintaining a safe, hygienic food plant is a constant challenge that requires eternal vigilance - one slip up can, potentially, sound the death knell for the business. There is no ‘once and for all’ solution, as the very ingredients themselves frequently carry the bacteria and contamination into the plants. Following are two sets of research you may find interesting.
Charm PocketSwab ATP test
24 May, 2010 | Supplied by: Arrow Scientific
The Charm PocketSwab ATP test is used by food and beverage manufacturers, hospitals and other industries where rapid detection of possible food contamination is critical. It allows users to quickly determine the cleaning efficiency and hygienic status of food contact surfaces, ensure product quality and reduce costs of cleaning.
Knowing when poultry goes foul
13 May, 2010
Researchers have designed an instrument that can quickly detect poultry spoilage without damaging the product and can be used by suppliers during all stages of processing, transport and storage.
Mettler Toledo FiveGo dissolved oxygen meter
11 May, 2010 | Supplied by: Mettler-Toledo Ltd
The FiveGo dissolved oxygen can be used to simplify measuring of dissolved oxygen and is suitable for numerous food and beverage applications as well as for use in other industry segments.
IDM Instruments F0022 Flexseal leak detection system
11 May, 2010 | Supplied by: IDM Instruments
The IDM Instruments F0022 Flexseal advanced leak detection system, designed in conjunction with Amcor Research and Technology, can be used for monitoring the seal performance of flexible and semi-rigid packages.
NIR Technology Cropscan 2000B near infrared transmission analyser
11 May, 2010 | Supplied by: Next Instruments Pty Ltd
The Cropscan 2000B near infrared transmission analyser is suitable for use by grain processors, flour millers, stock feed manufacturers, oil seed crushers, meal manufacturers and biofuel producers.
PackAuto CI250 Reel Stock Soaker Pad Placing equipment
10 May, 2010 | Supplied by: Impact Automation Solutions
Packaging Automation has released the PackAuto CI250 Reel Stock Soaker Pad Placing range of equipment that has been developed specifically for the fresh meat industry where placing of soaker pads into food service trays has largely been handled manually.
