Archives for May 10, 2006

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Poultry company pays settlement over 'donning and doffing'

By  staff reporter

Poultry processors have been put on notice about their labour practices after one of their members agreed to a $1.24 million settlement for not compensating workers for time spent getting into and out of work clothes.

Dual bakery line automates production

By  staff reporter

A twin lane indexing line fills and decorates a wide range of bakery items, such as desserts, celebration cakes, patisserie products, and puddings.

Test speeds up pathogen detection for dairy sector

By  staff reporter

An alternative to the traditional microbiological tests for ultra heat treated (UHT) and extended shelf life (ESL) dairy products speeds up assessments by over two days, according to its manufacturer.

Container uses nanoparticles to extend shelf life

By  staff reporter

A plastic container that uses silver nanoparticles to keep foods fresher longer, points the way forward for processors looking to incorporate the technology into their packaging.