HONEY OF A PRODUCT – ‘BLACK LABEL’
Midlands Apiaries, a New Zealand producer of genuine Mānuka honey, has announced its affordable ‘black label’ brand, Mount Somers, is set to be sold in New World supermarkets across the country for the very first time. Continue →
The post HONEY OF A PRODUCT – ‘BLACK LABEL’ appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
VPZ: WHEN NATURE PACKS A PUNCH
“Our biogenic packaging solutions combine the highest standards of freshness with respect for the environment and are particularly suited to the food industry.These solutions go by the name of Packnature,” says VPZ. Continue →
The post VPZ: WHEN NATURE PACKS A PUNCH appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
PETE’S NATURAL RELEASES NEW ZEALAND’S FIRST HEMP SEED-INFUSED BEVERAGE
Its Hemp Manuka Sparkling beverage was launched alongside another new drink, Lemon Manuka Switchel, at the Auckland Food Show, on 25-28 July. Continue →
The post PETE’S NATURAL RELEASES NEW ZEALAND’S FIRST HEMP SEED-INFUSED BEVERAGE appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
The government is investing $3 million in the creation of New Zealand’s first 100 percent recycled plastic food packaging range.
Associate Environment Minister Eugenie Sage said the grant enables Pact Group to prioritise this project ahead of many others. Continue →
The post The government is investing $3 million in the creation of New Zealand’s first 100 percent recycled plastic food packaging range. appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Advocado- No browning for 10 Days
New avocado technology from Queensland Company
After developing what it describes as its world-first, patented ‘no browning’ Natavo Zero avocado processing technology, Naturo All Natural Technologies launched its full range of sliced, diced and smashed avocado products for the food service industry at Asia’s leading Food and Hospitality Trade Show, HOFEX, in Hong Kong, May 7-10. Continue →
The post Advocado- No browning for 10 Days appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
The Sealed Air commitment – packaging with a focus for the future
Sealed Air boasts innovation and sustainability at the heart of its operation. Continue →
The post The Sealed Air commitment – packaging with a focus for the future appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
A vegetable-picking robot has been put to the test in UK fields.
A vegetable-picking robot created by researchers at the University of Cambridge, in the UK, has been put to the test in fields. Continue →
The post A vegetable-picking robot has been put to the test in UK fields. appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Strong growth in food processing and packaging machinery
The production of food processing and packaging machinery rose by 8 percent in 2018. Continue →
The post Strong growth in food processing and packaging machinery appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Business programme will open doors to Expo 2020 opportunities for New Zealand
Expo 2020 expects to attract 25 million visits to the world fair, to be held in Dubai from October next year, and New Zealand businesses will be able to capitalise on the opportunity through a business leveraging programme. Continue →
The post Business programme will open doors to Expo 2020 opportunities for New Zealand appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FOOD PROCESSING AND MANUFACTURING MELTING POT – SEND IN YOUR PICS
FOOD PROCESSING AND MANUFACTURING MELTING POT – SEND IN YOUR PICS
Following the Christchurch Mosque shootings there is no better time than to turn your back on hate by showing just how lucky the food processing and manufacturing industries are with our eclectic mix of nationalities. Continue →
The post FOOD PROCESSING AND MANUFACTURING MELTING POT – SEND IN YOUR PICS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
KIWI BRANDS TO FLY AT AWARDS
Finalists have been announced for the 2019 Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design Awards (PIDA) which has been designed to recognise companies and individuals who are making a significant difference in their field across Australia and New Zealand. Continue →
The post KIWI BRANDS TO FLY AT AWARDS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
AIP members pack 217kgs of patatoes and carrots for Kiwiharvest
As a part of the Australian Institute of Packaging’s commitment to fighting food waste two teams of Members headed to KiwiHarvest in Auckland last month to help pack 2175 kgs of potatoes and carrots into about 145x 15kg bags. Continue →
The post AIP members pack 217kgs of patatoes and carrots for Kiwiharvest appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Propak Asia 2019 opens 12 June
Known as Asia’s number one packaging and processing exhibition ProPak Asia 2019 will fill the 60,000 square metre location. Continue →
The post Propak Asia 2019 opens 12 June appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Female Perspective on the future of food production.
Nine influential Kiwi women from across the primary industries sector gathered in Manawatu to discuss where-to-next for our food producing nation. Continue →
The post Female Perspective on the future of food production. appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
SAVE THE FOOD, SAVE… PLENTY
It’s heart-warming to see innovations such as the one that can be found in the article below, with KiwiHarvest reducing the negative impacts of food waste on our environment by redistributing excess food; and it really does help to create lasting positive social change through giving to those that need it most. Continue →
The post SAVE THE FOOD, SAVE… PLENTY appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
CHANGE IS INEVITABLE SO LET US LEAD THE WORLD
Turn your back on hate.
It would be remiss not to make mention of the Christchurch Mosque Massacre that claimed 50 lives and it’s one of those very rare times when this editorial will be nothing about machines, food or processing equipment. Continue →
The post CHANGE IS INEVITABLE SO LET US LEAD THE WORLD appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
CROXSONS CREATE STANDOUT GLASS BOTTLE FOR NEW ZEALAND CREAMERY
Lewis Road Creamery is a New Zealand based dairy producer, famed for marrying the reinstatement of traditional dairy production, with forward thinking, ethical decision-making. Continue →
The post CROXSONS CREATE STANDOUT GLASS BOTTLE FOR NEW ZEALAND CREAMERY appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Variety: The spice of NZ food life
As I take the helm of NZ Food Technology for a period of time, I’m excited at what the future landscape of Kiwi food is about to bring. Continue →
The post Variety: The spice of NZ food life appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
New Zealand Dairy Powder Process Innovation is Reducing Costs & Chemical use in Spray Dry Nozzles for Infant – Commodity Powders
Assessing HAZOP and Hygiene Design Requirements in Reducing Chemicals Increasing Assembly Safety & reducing Operating Costs
Spray Nozzle Engineering Ltd, a New Zealand spray dry nozzle innovation and export technology company, has set new world standards in nozzle and check valve technology designs. Continue →
The post New Zealand Dairy Powder Process Innovation is Reducing Costs & Chemical use in Spray Dry Nozzles for Infant – Commodity Powders appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
KIWI WINE TASTE CHANGES SPARKED BY CLIMATE CHANGE
Increasingly the effects of climate change are being felt by winegrowers across New Zealand, posing challenges for the industry which has boasted export earnings of $1.7 billion in 2018. Continue →
The post KIWI WINE TASTE CHANGES SPARKED BY CLIMATE CHANGE appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
NEW ACQUISITION OPENS GEOGRAPHIC FOOTPRINT IN NZ
Viscofan SA has announced the acquisition of Globus Group New Zealand Ltd – its distributor of Viscofan products in this country for 10 years – as it looks to new growth opportunities. Continue →
The post NEW ACQUISITION OPENS GEOGRAPHIC FOOTPRINT IN NZ appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
SENSORS TODAY AND TOMORROW
It is no violation of reason to say that agriculture is as old as man himself, American engineering expert Taylor Welch says. Continue →
The post SENSORS TODAY AND TOMORROW appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
BEARING360 AIMED AT SHAKING UP SHIPPING SOLUTIONS
A new joint venture aims to provide Kiwi SME exporters a greater presence and an improved representation at the negotiation table with the world’s largest international shipping companies in the wake of changing global trends. Continue →
The post BEARING360 AIMED AT SHAKING UP SHIPPING SOLUTIONS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
INLAND PORT A PICK FOR FOOD MANUFACTURERS
Food and beverage companies are among a throng of other industries keen to get involved with the 480ha Ruakura Inland Port and logistics hub development, built by Tainui Group Holdings in Hamilton and earmarked for opening next year. Continue →
The post INLAND PORT A PICK FOR FOOD MANUFACTURERS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
LOCAL LABELLING
Apex Labelling has announced both a strategic relationship with Australian company Result Group and the commencement of sales and service supporting Herma labelling heads to the New Zealand market. Continue →
The post LOCAL LABELLING appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
ARE WE ‘TOO BUSY’ FOR FOOD SAFETY?
Whilst many topics dominated the food and beverage industry in 2018, perhaps none more so than something that actually happened in Australia but spilled slightly over the Tasman to New Zealand. Continue →
The post ARE WE ‘TOO BUSY’ FOR FOOD SAFETY? appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
How to avoid using chemical lubricants in spray dry nozzles for infant formula and pharmaceutical powders
Assessing HAZOP and Hygiene Design Requirements in Reducing Chemicals and Increasing Assembly Safety
With spray driers now being specifically built to manufacturer higher yield products such as nutritional and specialty powders, many process and quality professionals are looking at “how can we assemble, operate and increase cleanability of nozzles, meet our stringent audit, HACCP and HAZOP risk identifiers, but still operate a complex atomising nozzle, that has threads, high-pressure o-rings etc. Continue →
The post How to avoid using chemical lubricants in spray dry nozzles for infant formula and pharmaceutical powders appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
‘Revolutionary’ Wine Tester
La Trobe University is investing $205,000 in a project that will help Australia’s 2500 wineries deliver quality wine to consumers by turning smartphones into portable testing devices that can detect sulfur dioxide levels in wine. Continue →
The post ‘Revolutionary’ Wine Tester appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Partnership For Bulk Material Handling
FoodCap Ltd and Simpro Handling Equipment have announced a strategic partnership to expand the local reach of FoodCap’s unique bulk material handling system. Continue →
The post Partnership For Bulk Material Handling appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Health Star Ratings Flawed
New Zealand’s health star ratings for packaged products are already dead in the water and flawed in their depiction of fat, salt and sugar. Continue →
The post Health Star Ratings Flawed appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Krones Hits High Note For Website Concept
For its new group-wide website concept, Krones was awarded the German Prize for Online Communication (#dpok) in bronze in the ‘Metal and Machines’ category. Continue →
The post Krones Hits High Note For Website Concept appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Social Media Company Profile
Website expert Murdoch Razmi from Auckland’s Powerhouse Agency explains why internet profile is so important and needs to be foremost in the minds of food and beverage businesses. Continue →
The post Social Media Company Profile appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Are You Failing?
When it comes to social customer care, 92.5% of companies are failing, according to a study by Rational Interaction. Continue →
The post Are You Failing? appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
When Bad Reviews Sting
Whatever the scenario, ignoring negative online reviews won’t help and could make things worse. Continue →
The post When Bad Reviews Sting appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
300% Savings Helping Kiwi Companies Say ‘Yes, Nano’
The cynical may sneer at those proclaiming they give ‘110% in effort’. Continue →
The post 300% Savings Helping Kiwi Companies Say ‘Yes, Nano’ appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Kiwi Fruit Box Inspires Aussie Industry
A cardboard box developed in a Northern Territory shed with inspiration from New Zealand has won its developer an innovation award. Continue →
The post Kiwi Fruit Box Inspires Aussie Industry appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
China Brew China Beverage A Seismograph For Trends and Markets in Asia
China Brew China Beverage (CBB) is on the grid: from October 23 to 26, the international trade fair for brewing and beverage technology will be held at the Shanghai New International Exhibition Centre. Continue →
The post China Brew China Beverage A Seismograph For Trends and Markets in Asia appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Moo… Baa?
New Zealand will continue its groundbreaking work in dairy products when AgResearch starts a world-first clinical trial to test the benefits of sheep milk for human digestion. Continue →
The post Moo… Baa? appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Coke v. PepsiCo
When PepsiCo was first released by distributor Frucor into New Zealand in 2009 using a new range of 300ml bottles called the ‘Carolina’, Coca-Cola objected to its shape and contour as too close to its own trade marked bottle. Continue →
The post Coke v. PepsiCo appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Honey Trade Mark Critical
A battle to protect New Zealand’s multi-million dollar mānuka honey industry from international thieves will cost $5.5 million in the next decade, the government has been warned. Continue →
The post Honey Trade Mark Critical appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
More Complex Than It Seems
When My Food Bag was recently told to stop saying hello to its customers in its marketing by German multi-national HelloFresh, the issue amused more than just a few people. Continue →
The post More Complex Than It Seems appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
When Chocolate Ain’t Chocolate
Stephanie Seege is on a crusade. Her date-sweetened chocolate range suitable for vegans, people with allergies, intolerances, religious requirements and diabetics has been blocked by EU law from being called chocolate… and she’s doing something about it. Continue →
The post When Chocolate Ain’t Chocolate appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Up In Arms
New Zealand beverage manufacturers have come out swinging over renewed calls for a sugar tax on sugar-sweetened drinks… although they also admit they are part of the obesity problem. Continue →
The post Up In Arms appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Come Clean, Says Niamh
Kiwi food manufacturers are being urged to ‘come clean’ about their product packaging by a Gibbston film-maker. Continue →
The post Come Clean, Says Niamh appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
New Peas to Pick
Plant Research (NZ), a privately-owned plant breeding and research company based in Christchurch, has released two new field pea varieties designed for the emerging pea ingredients market. Continue →
The post New Peas to Pick appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Going Bananas
Starting a government-funded banana industry in Gisborne has been described by the New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union as a waste of time and “literal banana republicanism.”
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is spending $93,000 to look into the idea and Te Nahu whanau Tai Pukenga Trust is wanting to develop a tropical fruits demonstration farm after developing a relationship with the Tropical Fruit Growers of New Zealand group. Continue →
The post Going Bananas appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
French Fries With That?
University of Otago researchers are demonstrating the potential of new technology which could see New Zealand production of a popular food – the French fry – become healthier, less costly and less wasteful. Continue →
The post French Fries With That? appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Fonterra Joins Craze
No matter what you call them…muddy buns, ‘dirty dirty’ bread or zang zang bao…the social media frenzy in China over the latest dessert craze has even attracted Fonterra Edgecumbe into the hysteria. Continue →
The post Fonterra Joins Craze appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Please Shrink Your Food
Auckland university academics are pleading with manufacturers of takeaway food in New Zealand to reduce serving sizes, saying they – along with energy and sodium levels – have increased significantly in the past five years. Continue →
The post Please Shrink Your Food appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Food Zone Primary (FZP) classification means a product is food contact safe
HACCP certified Food Zone Primary (FZP) Tork Wipers
While there can be vast differences between the regulations, expectations and auditing of food manufacturers and producers across the country, one thing remains constant – risk management is a key to success. Continue →
The post Food Zone Primary (FZP) classification means a product is food contact safe appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
HONEY OF A PRODUCT – ‘BLACK LABEL’
Midlands Apiaries, a New Zealand producer of genuine Mānuka honey, has announced its affordable ‘black label’ brand, Mount Somers, is set to be sold in New World supermarkets across the country for the very first time. Continue →
The post HONEY OF A PRODUCT – ‘BLACK LABEL’ appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
VPZ: WHEN NATURE PACKS A PUNCH
“Our biogenic packaging solutions combine the highest standards of freshness with respect for the environment and are particularly suited to the food industry.These solutions go by the name of Packnature,” says VPZ. Continue →
The post VPZ: WHEN NATURE PACKS A PUNCH appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
PETE’S NATURAL RELEASES NEW ZEALAND’S FIRST HEMP SEED-INFUSED BEVERAGE
Its Hemp Manuka Sparkling beverage was launched alongside another new drink, Lemon Manuka Switchel, at the Auckland Food Show, on 25-28 July. Continue →
The post PETE’S NATURAL RELEASES NEW ZEALAND’S FIRST HEMP SEED-INFUSED BEVERAGE appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
The government is investing $3 million in the creation of New Zealand’s first 100 percent recycled plastic food packaging range.
Associate Environment Minister Eugenie Sage said the grant enables Pact Group to prioritise this project ahead of many others. Continue →
The post The government is investing $3 million in the creation of New Zealand’s first 100 percent recycled plastic food packaging range. appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Advocado- No browning for 10 Days
New avocado technology from Queensland Company
After developing what it describes as its world-first, patented ‘no browning’ Natavo Zero avocado processing technology, Naturo All Natural Technologies launched its full range of sliced, diced and smashed avocado products for the food service industry at Asia’s leading Food and Hospitality Trade Show, HOFEX, in Hong Kong, May 7-10. Continue →
The post Advocado- No browning for 10 Days appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
The Sealed Air commitment – packaging with a focus for the future
Sealed Air boasts innovation and sustainability at the heart of its operation. Continue →
The post The Sealed Air commitment – packaging with a focus for the future appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
A vegetable-picking robot has been put to the test in UK fields.
A vegetable-picking robot created by researchers at the University of Cambridge, in the UK, has been put to the test in fields. Continue →
The post A vegetable-picking robot has been put to the test in UK fields. appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Strong growth in food processing and packaging machinery
The production of food processing and packaging machinery rose by 8 percent in 2018. Continue →
The post Strong growth in food processing and packaging machinery appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Business programme will open doors to Expo 2020 opportunities for New Zealand
Expo 2020 expects to attract 25 million visits to the world fair, to be held in Dubai from October next year, and New Zealand businesses will be able to capitalise on the opportunity through a business leveraging programme. Continue →
The post Business programme will open doors to Expo 2020 opportunities for New Zealand appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FOOD PROCESSING AND MANUFACTURING MELTING POT – SEND IN YOUR PICS
FOOD PROCESSING AND MANUFACTURING MELTING POT – SEND IN YOUR PICS
Following the Christchurch Mosque shootings there is no better time than to turn your back on hate by showing just how lucky the food processing and manufacturing industries are with our eclectic mix of nationalities. Continue →
The post FOOD PROCESSING AND MANUFACTURING MELTING POT – SEND IN YOUR PICS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
KIWI BRANDS TO FLY AT AWARDS
Finalists have been announced for the 2019 Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design Awards (PIDA) which has been designed to recognise companies and individuals who are making a significant difference in their field across Australia and New Zealand. Continue →
The post KIWI BRANDS TO FLY AT AWARDS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
AIP members pack 217kgs of patatoes and carrots for Kiwiharvest
As a part of the Australian Institute of Packaging’s commitment to fighting food waste two teams of Members headed to KiwiHarvest in Auckland last month to help pack 2175 kgs of potatoes and carrots into about 145x 15kg bags. Continue →
The post AIP members pack 217kgs of patatoes and carrots for Kiwiharvest appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Propak Asia 2019 opens 12 June
Known as Asia’s number one packaging and processing exhibition ProPak Asia 2019 will fill the 60,000 square metre location. Continue →
The post Propak Asia 2019 opens 12 June appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Female Perspective on the future of food production.
Nine influential Kiwi women from across the primary industries sector gathered in Manawatu to discuss where-to-next for our food producing nation. Continue →
The post Female Perspective on the future of food production. appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
SAVE THE FOOD, SAVE… PLENTY
It’s heart-warming to see innovations such as the one that can be found in the article below, with KiwiHarvest reducing the negative impacts of food waste on our environment by redistributing excess food; and it really does help to create lasting positive social change through giving to those that need it most. Continue →
The post SAVE THE FOOD, SAVE… PLENTY appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
CHANGE IS INEVITABLE SO LET US LEAD THE WORLD
Turn your back on hate.
It would be remiss not to make mention of the Christchurch Mosque Massacre that claimed 50 lives and it’s one of those very rare times when this editorial will be nothing about machines, food or processing equipment. Continue →
The post CHANGE IS INEVITABLE SO LET US LEAD THE WORLD appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
CROXSONS CREATE STANDOUT GLASS BOTTLE FOR NEW ZEALAND CREAMERY
Lewis Road Creamery is a New Zealand based dairy producer, famed for marrying the reinstatement of traditional dairy production, with forward thinking, ethical decision-making. Continue →
The post CROXSONS CREATE STANDOUT GLASS BOTTLE FOR NEW ZEALAND CREAMERY appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Variety: The spice of NZ food life
As I take the helm of NZ Food Technology for a period of time, I’m excited at what the future landscape of Kiwi food is about to bring. Continue →
The post Variety: The spice of NZ food life appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
New Zealand Dairy Powder Process Innovation is Reducing Costs & Chemical use in Spray Dry Nozzles for Infant – Commodity Powders
Assessing HAZOP and Hygiene Design Requirements in Reducing Chemicals Increasing Assembly Safety & reducing Operating Costs
Spray Nozzle Engineering Ltd, a New Zealand spray dry nozzle innovation and export technology company, has set new world standards in nozzle and check valve technology designs. Continue →
The post New Zealand Dairy Powder Process Innovation is Reducing Costs & Chemical use in Spray Dry Nozzles for Infant – Commodity Powders appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
KIWI WINE TASTE CHANGES SPARKED BY CLIMATE CHANGE
Increasingly the effects of climate change are being felt by winegrowers across New Zealand, posing challenges for the industry which has boasted export earnings of $1.7 billion in 2018. Continue →
The post KIWI WINE TASTE CHANGES SPARKED BY CLIMATE CHANGE appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
NEW ACQUISITION OPENS GEOGRAPHIC FOOTPRINT IN NZ
Viscofan SA has announced the acquisition of Globus Group New Zealand Ltd – its distributor of Viscofan products in this country for 10 years – as it looks to new growth opportunities. Continue →
The post NEW ACQUISITION OPENS GEOGRAPHIC FOOTPRINT IN NZ appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
SENSORS TODAY AND TOMORROW
It is no violation of reason to say that agriculture is as old as man himself, American engineering expert Taylor Welch says. Continue →
The post SENSORS TODAY AND TOMORROW appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
BEARING360 AIMED AT SHAKING UP SHIPPING SOLUTIONS
A new joint venture aims to provide Kiwi SME exporters a greater presence and an improved representation at the negotiation table with the world’s largest international shipping companies in the wake of changing global trends. Continue →
The post BEARING360 AIMED AT SHAKING UP SHIPPING SOLUTIONS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
INLAND PORT A PICK FOR FOOD MANUFACTURERS
Food and beverage companies are among a throng of other industries keen to get involved with the 480ha Ruakura Inland Port and logistics hub development, built by Tainui Group Holdings in Hamilton and earmarked for opening next year. Continue →
The post INLAND PORT A PICK FOR FOOD MANUFACTURERS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
LOCAL LABELLING
Apex Labelling has announced both a strategic relationship with Australian company Result Group and the commencement of sales and service supporting Herma labelling heads to the New Zealand market. Continue →
The post LOCAL LABELLING appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
ARE WE ‘TOO BUSY’ FOR FOOD SAFETY?
Whilst many topics dominated the food and beverage industry in 2018, perhaps none more so than something that actually happened in Australia but spilled slightly over the Tasman to New Zealand. Continue →
The post ARE WE ‘TOO BUSY’ FOR FOOD SAFETY? appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
How to avoid using chemical lubricants in spray dry nozzles for infant formula and pharmaceutical powders
Assessing HAZOP and Hygiene Design Requirements in Reducing Chemicals and Increasing Assembly Safety
With spray driers now being specifically built to manufacturer higher yield products such as nutritional and specialty powders, many process and quality professionals are looking at “how can we assemble, operate and increase cleanability of nozzles, meet our stringent audit, HACCP and HAZOP risk identifiers, but still operate a complex atomising nozzle, that has threads, high-pressure o-rings etc. Continue →
The post How to avoid using chemical lubricants in spray dry nozzles for infant formula and pharmaceutical powders appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
‘Revolutionary’ Wine Tester
La Trobe University is investing $205,000 in a project that will help Australia’s 2500 wineries deliver quality wine to consumers by turning smartphones into portable testing devices that can detect sulfur dioxide levels in wine. Continue →
The post ‘Revolutionary’ Wine Tester appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Partnership For Bulk Material Handling
FoodCap Ltd and Simpro Handling Equipment have announced a strategic partnership to expand the local reach of FoodCap’s unique bulk material handling system. Continue →
The post Partnership For Bulk Material Handling appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Health Star Ratings Flawed
New Zealand’s health star ratings for packaged products are already dead in the water and flawed in their depiction of fat, salt and sugar. Continue →
The post Health Star Ratings Flawed appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Krones Hits High Note For Website Concept
For its new group-wide website concept, Krones was awarded the German Prize for Online Communication (#dpok) in bronze in the ‘Metal and Machines’ category. Continue →
The post Krones Hits High Note For Website Concept appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Social Media Company Profile
Website expert Murdoch Razmi from Auckland’s Powerhouse Agency explains why internet profile is so important and needs to be foremost in the minds of food and beverage businesses. Continue →
The post Social Media Company Profile appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Are You Failing?
When it comes to social customer care, 92.5% of companies are failing, according to a study by Rational Interaction. Continue →
The post Are You Failing? appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
When Bad Reviews Sting
Whatever the scenario, ignoring negative online reviews won’t help and could make things worse. Continue →
The post When Bad Reviews Sting appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
300% Savings Helping Kiwi Companies Say ‘Yes, Nano’
The cynical may sneer at those proclaiming they give ‘110% in effort’. Continue →
The post 300% Savings Helping Kiwi Companies Say ‘Yes, Nano’ appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Kiwi Fruit Box Inspires Aussie Industry
A cardboard box developed in a Northern Territory shed with inspiration from New Zealand has won its developer an innovation award. Continue →
The post Kiwi Fruit Box Inspires Aussie Industry appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
China Brew China Beverage A Seismograph For Trends and Markets in Asia
China Brew China Beverage (CBB) is on the grid: from October 23 to 26, the international trade fair for brewing and beverage technology will be held at the Shanghai New International Exhibition Centre. Continue →
The post China Brew China Beverage A Seismograph For Trends and Markets in Asia appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Moo… Baa?
New Zealand will continue its groundbreaking work in dairy products when AgResearch starts a world-first clinical trial to test the benefits of sheep milk for human digestion. Continue →
The post Moo… Baa? appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Coke v. PepsiCo
When PepsiCo was first released by distributor Frucor into New Zealand in 2009 using a new range of 300ml bottles called the ‘Carolina’, Coca-Cola objected to its shape and contour as too close to its own trade marked bottle. Continue →
The post Coke v. PepsiCo appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Honey Trade Mark Critical
A battle to protect New Zealand’s multi-million dollar mānuka honey industry from international thieves will cost $5.5 million in the next decade, the government has been warned. Continue →
The post Honey Trade Mark Critical appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
More Complex Than It Seems
When My Food Bag was recently told to stop saying hello to its customers in its marketing by German multi-national HelloFresh, the issue amused more than just a few people. Continue →
The post More Complex Than It Seems appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
When Chocolate Ain’t Chocolate
Stephanie Seege is on a crusade. Her date-sweetened chocolate range suitable for vegans, people with allergies, intolerances, religious requirements and diabetics has been blocked by EU law from being called chocolate… and she’s doing something about it. Continue →
The post When Chocolate Ain’t Chocolate appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Up In Arms
New Zealand beverage manufacturers have come out swinging over renewed calls for a sugar tax on sugar-sweetened drinks… although they also admit they are part of the obesity problem. Continue →
The post Up In Arms appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Come Clean, Says Niamh
Kiwi food manufacturers are being urged to ‘come clean’ about their product packaging by a Gibbston film-maker. Continue →
The post Come Clean, Says Niamh appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
New Peas to Pick
Plant Research (NZ), a privately-owned plant breeding and research company based in Christchurch, has released two new field pea varieties designed for the emerging pea ingredients market. Continue →
The post New Peas to Pick appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Going Bananas
Starting a government-funded banana industry in Gisborne has been described by the New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union as a waste of time and “literal banana republicanism.”
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is spending $93,000 to look into the idea and Te Nahu whanau Tai Pukenga Trust is wanting to develop a tropical fruits demonstration farm after developing a relationship with the Tropical Fruit Growers of New Zealand group. Continue →
The post Going Bananas appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
French Fries With That?
University of Otago researchers are demonstrating the potential of new technology which could see New Zealand production of a popular food – the French fry – become healthier, less costly and less wasteful. Continue →
The post French Fries With That? appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Fonterra Joins Craze
No matter what you call them…muddy buns, ‘dirty dirty’ bread or zang zang bao…the social media frenzy in China over the latest dessert craze has even attracted Fonterra Edgecumbe into the hysteria. Continue →
The post Fonterra Joins Craze appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Please Shrink Your Food
Auckland university academics are pleading with manufacturers of takeaway food in New Zealand to reduce serving sizes, saying they – along with energy and sodium levels – have increased significantly in the past five years. Continue →
The post Please Shrink Your Food appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Food Zone Primary (FZP) classification means a product is food contact safe
HACCP certified Food Zone Primary (FZP) Tork Wipers
While there can be vast differences between the regulations, expectations and auditing of food manufacturers and producers across the country, one thing remains constant – risk management is a key to success. Continue →
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