Fundamental concepts – Part 5
This week we continue using the theme connected with performance specifications in your role as a supplier to clients.
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Food in Brief – Part 2
Seafood consumption is increasing world-wide. Almost all of the global growth in consumption is being met by aquaculture. One of a number of large agribusiness projects planned to go ahead is the Sea Dragon Project, a $1.45-billion project proposed for Legune Station, on the border of the Northern Territory and Western Australia and sitting on
... read moreInvestment in food manufacturing
The recent State of the Industry Report for the Australian Food & Grocery Council noted there has been a spectacular surge in processed food and beverage exports, up 28 per cent on last year and a near doubling of the trade surplus for food and beverages. Unfortunately, the increase is not bringing about a much needed increase in manufacturing.
... read moreBacillus cereus toxin detection
Although traditional food borne disease detection & surveillance has provided a sound basis for improvements in food processing, changes in our food supply chain are creating new challenges. These include human behaviours & demographics, international travel, microbial adaptation, food processing methods & the centralisation of agriculture or food production.
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The recent product recall by Unilever / Streets (Blue Ribbon ice cream) again highlights the challenges faced by food and beverage manufacturers with the ‘Holy Trinity’ of food safety, biological, chemical & physical contamination.
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The NSW Food Regulation 2015 was gazetted on October 16th 2015 and the NSW Food Authority has been promoting awareness of the changes.
... read moreCarbendazim in food imports
In 2012 the Maximum Residue Limit for carbendazim in Australia was 10 ppm, Europe, 200 ppb and in the United States, 0 ppb. Australia began testing of orange juice imports for carbendazim after the US alerted them to the high levels found in imports from Brazil.
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In Australia, in January 2010 a review of Maximum Residue Limits by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority resulted in a ban on the use of the fungicide carbendazim for all citrus fruits.
... read moreMicrobial and packaging control are equally important
In a previous article we discussed the differences between legislated food safety responsibilities and independently audited food safety certification. In this article we take a brief look at what those legislated food safety responsibilities are and the significance of packaging. Food safety legislation is typically concerned with controlling three (3) food hazard categories: – Chemical.
... read moreSmart Phone App
SMART PHONE APP In conjunction with a digital organisation Meat & Livestock Australia have recently developed & released a smartphone application allowing customers to obtain details on the purchase, preparation and cooking of red meats. This includes:- Cuts of meat Preparation based on thickness and desired flavor or tenderness Cooking times http://www.mla.com.au/About-MLA/News-and-media/Media-releases/MLA-launches-new-Meat-Cuts-app DAIRY HERD FEED STOCKS
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