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Culture shock for unpasteurised cheese

Culture shock for unpasteurised cheese

By John Dunn

A new EU research project aims to improve the safety of unpasteurised, raw milk cheeses by developing friendly bacteria cultures to kill off any lurking pathogens. John Dunn reports

Structural maintenance

Structural maintenance

By Sarah Britton

Reducing the levels of saturated fat in bakery and confectionery food products while retaining their structure is no mean feat, but baking experts across the UK have risen to the challenge. Sarah Britton reports

A National Health Service for robots

A National Health Service for robots

By John Dunn

Is Britain's food and drink industry ready for robotics? A new initiative is helping companies along the path to automation, reports John Dunn

Bulk issues addressed

Bulk issues addressed

By John Dunn

Explosive materials; 'rat holing'; and hygienic design. Powder handling presents some thorny issues, says John Dunn

Gourmet food at a gallop

Gourmet food at a gallop

By Paul Gander

While innovation is key, processes that give extended shelf-life are still the holy grail for ready meal producers, says Paul Gander

More than meets the eye

More than meets the eye

By Sarah Britton

Even the most trained eye has its limits. But the latest quality control equipment is on hand to ensure that food products tick all the boxes. Sarah Britton reports

Throwaway ideas

Throwaway ideas

By Michelle Knott

In an environmentally conscious age, disposable pumps might seem odd. But the idea is not as barmy as it seems. Michelle Knott reports

Bone up on waste

Bone up on waste

By Nicola Cottam

For a sector that is under the cosh, new controls on handling waste are making life even more difficult for meat processors. Nicola Cottam reports