Chemical engineers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have invented a new type of tiny, smartphone-readable particle that could be used to help authenticate various products that are prone to counterfeiting such as electronics, pharmaceuticals and food.
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Simplot said to be a frontrunner for Black Swan
Simplot Australia has reportedly emerged as a front runner in the bid to buy the Black Swan, seven months after going into receivership.
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Advanced analytical methods needed to address food fraud, says professor
Professor of Food Authenticity and Integrity at Wageningen University in the Netherlands, Saskia Van Ruth says that in order to combat food fraud effectively, information is required on the factors the can influence the vulnerability of organisations and the food chain.
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Russia bans Australian beef exports
Russia has banned Australian chilled and frozen beef after detecting traces of trenbolone, an active ingredient in hormone growth promotants.
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Green Eggs restriction lifted after salmonella scare
Nearly a month after health authorities warned restaurants, cafes and caterers not to use Green Eggs products in raw egg dishes, the producer has been deemed safe.
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New abalone processing plant could employ ex-Ford workers
The Great Southern Waters seafood plant is expected to create eight full time jobs by June 2016, and seven more by 2017-18.
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Kangaroos to be processed into pet food
A new two-year trial will see kangaroos shot and processed for commercial pet food in Victoria, creating a new industry worth to $1.4 million in revenue.
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Choice and health groups slam Kellogg’s over cereal sugar swap
Kellogg’s has attracted criticism from health groups as well as consumer watchdog Choice for replacing a ‘healthy’ cereal with a sugar ‘frosted’ and ‘chocolate’ version with the same name and logo.
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Volatile compounds in strawberries could make processed food naturally sweeter
Researchers from the University of Florida say that they have pinpointed the exact compounds in strawberries that give the fruit its sweet flavour.
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Heart Foundation launches Halt Hidden Salt campaign
The Australian Heart Foundation this week launched the Halt Hidden Salt campaign, which is designed to raise awareness of high salt levels in processed foods.
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Taura introduces new fruit paste for baked products
Global concentrated fruit products company, Taura Natural Ingredients has developed a range of real fruit pastes for baked goods and snack products.
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Fonterra Australia announces third step-up
Fonterra Australia has announced a step up of 16 cents per/kg butterfat and 40 cents per/kg of protein, marking the processors third step up for the 2013/2014 season.
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AFGC wants federal government to cut coal seam gas red tape
The Australian Food and Grocery Council has told the Federal Government that restrictions on coal-seam gas developments in NSW and Victoria could cost the food industry $170m per year in increased gas prices.
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tna launches new automated continuous slurry mixing system
Food seasoning and packaging solutions company, tna has announced the launch of its latest innovation for the snacking industry, the tna intelli-flav CLS 3 automated continuous slurry mixing and application system.
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What’s the best production line for your food business?
There are a few key factors to consider when upgrading or investing in a new production line. Heat and Control has some pointers to help you get started.
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Putting safety first in food manufacturing
Even discussing the possibility of a product recall is enough to send shivers down the spine of a food or beverage manufacturer, but effective food safety and product recall systems are imperative for manufacturers both big and small.
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Reformulation specialisation – how to successfully tweak a winning recipe
There is always a certain amount of risk involved when a company chooses to tweak a winning recipe.
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Global food price index up 2.6 percent, UN
According to the United Nations, world food prices have jumped by 2.6 percent in February, representing the sharpest incline since mid 2012.
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Californian machine transforms water into wine
A US invention known as the Miracle Machine promises to transform everyday liquids into wine in just three days.
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Forrest and Elders announce live export plan for China
Mining tycoon Andrew Forrest and Australian agribusiness Elders are pursuing a deal to further open up live cattle exports to China.
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