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The hidden costs of plate heat exchangers in the food industry
Ben Green, Food and Water Divisional Manager UK & Ireland at Alfa Laval, takes a deep dive into why many plate heat exchangers (PHEs) are ‘unfit for duty’.
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Hygiena adds specific peanut test to the AlerTox® range
Hygiena, a global leader in food safety testing, is excited to launch a new addition to its rapid allergen testing line, AlerTox® Sticks Peanut.
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Researchers from Japan find new way of testing for antioxidants
Professor Masashi Kunitake, who led to research group, thinks the new method of testing could lead to an increase in value for some foods, and help dictate best practice when it comes to cultivation and production.
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Electronic nose app could judge whether meat is safe to eat or not
Scientists behind the research claim the electronic nose can detect the freshness of meat with 98.5 percent accuracy. It's possible the technology could be incorporated into a smartphone app that would help detect 'gone off' meat at home.
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Grease is the word
New Food hosts a roundtable with three food-grade lubricant leaders to learn more about this vital product.
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How contaminated oils are cleaned and upgraded
Most crude oils, both vegetable and animal, become contaminated during cultivation and transport. Modern refining processes are available, however, to prevent process contaminants forming, remove existing ones and preserve micronutrients.
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Out of the (black) box thinking
Professor Chris Elliott explains why current methods for detecting food fraud along supply chains are in need of a refresh and outlines the work he and his team are conducting in order to help.
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The Radiokitchen: understanding chemical reactions during food processing
Although a predominant portion of our food is processed prior to consumption, knowledge about the chemical reactions that occur during these processes is limited. A new laboratory at Fraunhofer IME now enables substances to be traced through complex processing steps.
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Precise measurement solutions
NDC Technologies’ partner LIMAB UK provides measurement solutions that deliver value to customers.
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Robotics for primary food handling tasks
For many decades we have witnessed the increasing use of robots for end of line palletising tasks and, more recently, their successful roll out for secondary packaging operations. In this article, we explore whether the ‘Holy Grail’ for robotics in the food sector - namely, their use for primary food…
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Featured article: The key to making great beer
Effective yeast management should be top of any brewery’s agenda. Here, Professor Chris Boulton shares his wisdom on why this is so crucial and how excellent beer can be achieved every time.
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A model solution for saving bananas
Researchers have developed an innovative solution for quickly identifying diseased banana crops, enabling them to be tackled before they take hold or spread.
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Industry is urging immediate action to end illegal HFCs
The European FluoroCarbons Technical Committee has launched a call for industry and consumers to put a stop to the illegal trade in hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) via a pledge to #SayNoToIllegalHFCs.
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Hot drink vending machines found to pose allergen risk
A local council investigation in the UK has highlighted the dangers of using hot drink vending machines for consumers with allergies.
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The impact of 2020 on tech adoption, AI and drones in the food industry
The Founder of Camile Thai Kitchen examines the ways in which 2020 has accelerated the adoption of new technology and how his business will implement such innovations in the near-future.
