Norwegian sensor-based sorting company Tomra has introduced a free-fall laser sorting machine in China to help food manufacturers tackle the threat caused by aflatoxin contamination. Branded as Nimbus BSI, the new laser sorters are said ...
Tags: Tomra, Laser Sorter, Aflatoxin Contamination
Researchers from the Tyndall National Institute (TNI) and Teagasc in Ireland are developing a new sensor that could rapidly detect spore-forming bacteria in milk. Capable of surviving pasteurisation, the harmful bacteria causes food ...
Tags: Bio-Sensor, Harmful Milk Bacteria, sensor
Some grain may have gone into storage last fall at higher than recommended moisture contents. Now is the time to check stored grain thoroughly and take steps to maintain the grain quality. “Search for small changes that are ...
Tags: Grain, Ken Hellevang, Aeration, storage problems
Mycospec, an EU-research project, has been launched aimed at developing an innovative tool based on infrared spectroscopic fingerprinting and novel laser technology to detect mycotoxins, toxins in food products. The approach would enable ...
Tags: Mycospec, Mycotoxins, Foods
The commercial pet foods industry rakes in billions of dollars annually.In exchange for our dollars,we trust the companies to provide our pets with quality nutrition.The recent pet food recall demonstrated that our trust has been ...
Codex Alimentarius Commission,the UN food standards body,has unveiled new safety standards for food products,which includes the maximum level of melamine in liquid milk formula,in order to ensure food safety. The Commission is responsible ...
Tags: new safety standards, food safety, melamine