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An affordable soil moisture sensor that saves water
Designed and tested on the University of Connecticut farm, the sensors are small enough to insert into the soil and less expensive to manufacture than current technology.
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Advances in determination of multiple allergens through detection of peptide markers in incurred foods by using triple quad QSight platform
The webinar will aim at illustrating capabilities and potential of QSight MS applied to the simultaneous detection of multiple allergens in food. A case study on a complex food matrix incurred with several allergens will be presented and both the optimised experimental workflow and the selection of peptide markers for…
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Quality control of milk and dairy products at the speed of light
Milk itself has a short shelf life but its products like e.g. milk powders enabled the development of a global dairy industry. Today, billions of people around the world consume milk and dairy products on a daily basis.
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New report reveals growing threat of cyber-attacks to food safety
A new report has warned that the food industry is vulnerable to cyber-attacks which could result in risks to public health.
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Prioritising safety in food manufacturing
Using a combination of strict routines and technology, alongside continuous self-improvement, Kraft Heinz Company has developed a culture in which food safety comes first. Kurt Deibel, Head of North American Food Safety & Quality, explains more.
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Predicting the future of maintenance
While uncertainty around Brexit continues to dominate headlines, one thing that is clear is the impact that the loss of skilled overseas workers will have on the UK engineering industry. Darcy Simonis, Industry Network Leader for ABB’s Food and Beverage segment, explains the future of maintenance in the food and…
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The mycotoxin evolution
Dr Sheryl Tittlemier from the Canadian Grain Commission looks at the progress of food safety assurance, examining the latest developments in mycotoxin analysis.
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Choosing the right conveyor for bulk bakery ingredients
There are many bulk material handling equipment solutions to solve processing challenges faced by bakery manufacturers. Chris Brennan from Spiroflow highlights some available options.
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How can Industry 4.0 help the food and beverage industry?
Keith Thornhill, Siemens Digital Industries, Head of Food and Beverage, discusses why it is time for manufacturers to embrace the smart factory.
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Can CRISPR save the Cavendish?
The world's most popular banana is dying. Scientists are using the gene-editing mechanism CRISPR to try and save it from extinction.
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Joint solar initiative launched to help farmers
A project has been launched to help farmers in ‘sun-rich’ countries make the most of chilled food distribution systems powered by solar solutions.
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Can cheese maturity be measured using images?
Predicting the maturity of cheese using NIR hyperspectral imaging technique - Doctoral student Hasitha Priyashantha at the Department of Molecular Sciences, et al, discusses their latest research.
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News: TOMRA launches customer service center in Bengaluru, India
LEUVEN, BELGIUM, 25 June 2019 – TOMRA Food has opened a new customer service center in Bengaluru, India as part of its efforts to improve the organizations’ responsiveness to all its stakeholders.
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NEWS: Success Story – Koushuiwa, China
Suzhou Koushuiwa Food Co., Ltd., founded in 2007, specializes in the development, production and sales of snack food. Koushuiwa Food has three major brands, Koushuiwa, Moon Street, and Jiangnan Cuisines. These brands’ best-selling products include sunflower seeds, orchid beans and other roasted seeds and nuts.
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Cannabinoids in New Products: Testing and other concerns
With so many countries changing their attitudes towards cannabis and many testing the properties of this diverse plant, it won’t be long until we see more cannabis-infused products on our shelves. Many global food and beverage manufacturers including Mondelez, Coca-Cola and Molson Cools are exploring the options of cannabinoids in…
