Key innovation

Innovative technology and food processing equipment solutions are anticipated to be coming out of Key Technology in the near future with the appointment of Richard Hebel as Chief Technology Officer.
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Driving nutrition and health

Under the slogan ‘connecting nutrition and health’, three ingredients suppliers will now exist under a new Functional Food Unit, the BENEO group, a section of Südzucker AG.
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NZ food sector remains strong

The strength of New Zealand's food and beverage sector at present is undeniable, playing a central role in the success of the New Zealand economy. But the future looks even brighter.
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Colour coding for safety

A polymer piping system proven in more than 6500 applications in Australasia and globally has demonstrated its ease of installation and flexibility and cleanliness in an installation at Fortune Soy Manufacturing.
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Tailor-made vitamin premixes

The market for functional foods is growing with the fortification of food and drinks offering consumers important benefits: a healthy diet combines with convenience.
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Coles announces salt policy

Coles will be discussing its salt reduction policy in public for the first time at the Australian Divsion of World Action on Salt and Health's (AWASH) salt reduction and children event on 31st January 2008.
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Handling bulk ingredients

Matcon Pacific business development director David Newell identifies the main issues facing manufacturers using bulk ingredients and offers some handy advice.
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Manufacturer cuts emissions

Food manufacturers are increasingly feeling the effects of climate change, including the rising cost of ingredients, and are becomming more proactive about doing their bit for the environment.
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HACCP certification and testing equipment

HACCP director Martin Stone gives reasons as to why food manufacturers should become HACCP certified, including barriers to implementing a program and auditing no-nos, and identifies developments in food safety equipment.
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Foodborne illness

What are the main foodborne bacteria, causes of foodborne illness and measures for preventing it? HACCP director Martin Stone identifies the Top 5s of foodborne illness.
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Food safety issues

In the first of a three-part series on the Top 5s of food safety, HACCP director Martin Stone identifies the top five food safety issues facing manufacturers.
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Australian reds praised

The head judge of the recent Wrest Point Royal Hobart International Wine Show made the following comments about the quality of Australian wine and its place in the international market.
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Success for confectioner

The Confectionery Manufacturers of Australasia (CMA) announced that John Borell, managing director of Melbourne-based confectioner GKC Foods, is the 2007 recipient of the Alfred Stauder Award for Excellence
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Positive outlook for pork

The Pork Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) 2006/07 Annual Report suggests that significant returns on industry and government investments will create a more competitive pork industry in coming years.
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