Mike Wheeler

New polysaccharide discovered in barley

Researchers in South Australia have discovered a new complex carbohydrate in barley, the first polysaccharide of its kind found in more than 30 years. The cereal polysaccharide has the potential to be
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Keeping products fresh made easier

Cheese comes in all shapes, sizes and flavours. Whether it’s a creamy camembert, a blue cheese with extra bite, or a sharp parmesan, there’s a place for cheese in many dishes. One place cheese manufacturer
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Eliminating waste within the value stream

Behind every food and beverage product on the shelf is a supply chain journey that starts with ingredients. The Australian food manufacturing industry is an intricate maze of ingredient and packaging suppliers,
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Q-ton heat pump keeps costs low

The Q-ton water heat pump was introduced to the Australian and New Zealand markets to create sanitary hot water for commercial applications at outlet temperatures from 60°C to 90°C. Mitsubishi Heavy
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Plastic waste – why every gram counts

In my 30 years of HDPE plastic bottle manufacturing, I have become an expert in every aspect of this business. And this is not by chance, but a lot of hard work. As I focus my efforts on the finite resource
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ifm’s smart factory solutions

Small, medium and large-sized factories – whether you are an OEM, a packaging or processing factory, there are constant needs to produce high-quality products at reduced costs, while effectively
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Global dairy report

Global milk supply growth is steadily declining as weather continues to be the major supply-side wildcard affecting the outlook for global dairy markets into first quarter of 2019. The full effect of any
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