Technology that can see through food fraud
29 March, 2019University of California engineers have developed a method to detect counterfeit or adulterated food and drugs just by looking at them.
Meat marinade manufacturer keeps its cool
28 March, 2019 | Supplied by: HRS Heat Exchangers Australia New ZealandUS soup and sauce manufacturer Ready Foods has reduced the time it takes to chill its meat marinade by a third using a turnkey cooling system from HRS Heat Exchangers.
The whey to food safety
27 March, 2019Arla Foods Ingredients' long-term strategy, 'Safely delivering the wonders of whey', highlights the measures it takes to fulfil its duty of care to customers.
J.L.Lennard appointed Australian agent for Stephan Machinery
26 March, 2019 | Supplied by: JL Lennard Pty LtdJ.L.Lennard has been appointed as the Australian agent for food processing machinery suppliers Stephan Machinery.
Meat Standards Australia to implement changes
26 March, 2019Meat Standards Australia (MSA) has announced it will implement a number of changes to its model, the MSA Vendor Declaration Form and myMSA from June this year.
Keeping arsenic out of alcohol
25 March, 2019A material often used as a filter to make wine and beer clearer could be transferring heavy metals such as arsenic into the beverages, according to a new study.
Bacharach MGS-400 gas detection series
22 March, 2019 | Supplied by: System Control Engineering Pty LtdThe Bacharach MGS-400 Gas Detection Series is used for commercial and industrial refrigerant and gas leak detection.
Victorian hazelnut production goes nuts with new equipment
21 March, 2019Carboor Farms has received $200,000 from the Victorian Government for new equipment and facilities to dry, grade and crack hazelnuts for further value-add processing.
Drive belts solve problem for NZ poultry processing plant
20 March, 2019 | Supplied by: Optibelt Australia Pty LtdA long-running problem for a NZ poultry processing company has been solved using Optibelt drive belts on a major poultry grader within the plant.
Robot hand comes to grips with both fragile and heavy objects
18 March, 2019Researchers have developed a robotic gripper with an origami structure that can envelop both fragile and heavy objects and then successfully pick them up.
Synbiosis Ames software for ProtoCOL 3 colony counter
15 March, 2019 | Supplied by: Don Whitley Scientific AustraliaDesigned for integrated use with the ProtoCOL 3 colony counter, the Ames software module facilitates rapid production of consistent count and ratio data from Ames test plates and is suitable for use in regulated toxicology testing laboratories.
Scientists develop seaweed-based beer
14 March, 2019University of the Sunshine Coast scientists and Newstead Brewing Co have partnered to develop a beer using Australian-farmed seaweed in an effort to promote it as a nutritious, tasty and locally grown resource.
Baby food sealed for safety
13 March, 2019 | Supplied by: ActegaDr Ulrich Nehring explained how the use of PVC seals in jar closures poses a safety risk to baby food in glass packaging, and discusses safer alternatives.
Sheep Condition Scoring app
12 March, 2019 | Supplied by: Department of Primary Industries and Regional DevelopmentThe Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development has developed an improved Sheep Condition Scoring app.
Power of Meat 2019 — top 10 food culture trends
12 March, 2019Results have been released from the Power of Meat 2019 report, which explores the role of meat and poultry in the US food culture.
