Water

Desalination breakthrough could solve world’s water problem

5 January 2021 | By Joshua Minchin (New Food)

Scientists from the University of Texas and Penn State University think they have found the key to solving the world’s freshwater problem.

Could the African Yam Bean help solve hunger issues in Africa?

11 December 2020 | By Joshua Minchin (New Food)

According to scientists, the legume's high protein content makes it a better source of food than maize or cassava which are commonly eaten in Africa.

Application Note: Shelf Life Simplified: A Water Activity Based Approach

8 December 2020 | By Novasina

The shelf life of a product is defined as the practical time that it remains desirable to consumers.

Application note: A protocol for the use of Nalgene Analytical Filter Funnels and Cellulose Nitrate Membranes in recovery of microorganisms during environmental and/or quality testing

20 November 2020 | By Thermo Fisher Scientific

Filtration is a common practice in water quality and/or food and beverage testing. The critical considerations when establishing a filtration protocol are flow rate of the liquid tested and microbial recovery rate.

Choosing the best-adapted water quality for testing

2 September 2020 | By MilliporeSigma

In a recent webinar, MilliporeSigma discussed the potential impact of water quality on laboratory results and gave advice on how to select the most appropriate water solution to answer each laboratory’s specific requirements. Here are the highlights…

The aerosolisation phenomenon

20 August 2020 | By Christine Faille, Erwan Billet

Aerosol droplets and cross-contamination risks in the food industry. By Christine Faille and Erwan Billet.

New sampling methods used in US Cyclospora outbreak investigation

17 August 2020 | By Sam Mehmet (New Food)

As of 14 August 2020, a total of 690 Cyclospora cayetanensis illness cases have been reported across 13 states.

Agriculture replaces fossil fuels as largest human source of sulphur

11 August 2020 | By Sam Mehmet (New Food)

Historically, coal-fired power plants were the largest source of reactive sulphur, but this has now been replaced with cropland agriculture.

Researchers develop faster method to test for toxic metals in food and water

4 August 2020 | By Sam Mehmet (New Food)

The method uses ultra-sound assisted cloud-point extraction and dispersive micro-solid phase extraction to quickly identify trace metals in some vegetables and water.

Why water efficiency is key to creating a sustainable food system

22 July 2020 | By Chris Daly

PepsiCo's Chris Daly discusses how the multinational food and beverage corporation is finding innovative ways to tackle long-term sustainability challenges and create more environmentally-friendly processes.

Selecting the optimal water quality for microbiology

6 July 2020 | By Merck

This advertorial from Merck explores how the removal of contaminants from water is of paramount importance for the preparation of culture media. 

SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions

OPTIBAR PM 3050: New compact pressure transmitter for pressure and level applications

18 June 2020 | By KROHNE

With OPTIBAR PM 3050, KROHNE introduces a new compact pressure transmitter for pressure and level applications with 2-wire 4…20mA HART communication. It aims at general applications in the food & beverage, water & wastewater, iron & steel, OEM/ Automation and other process industries.

Work underway to strengthen California leafy greens food safety practices

14 May 2020 | By Sam Mehmet (New Food)

LGMA has a set out a series of new practices and and standards being carried out to ensure the food safety of leafy greens and to prevent future pathogenic outbreaks.

General Mills commits to 100 percent renewable electricity globally by 2030

28 April 2020 | By Sam Mehmet (New Food)

To achieve this goal, the company is investing in renewable energy efforts to support the company’s environmental objectives.