GEA opens new nitrogen freeze-drying pilot plant for testing bacteria

As more specialized strains of bacteria have emerged, so too has the need to distribute them more widely.

November 8, 2019

GEA, Germany, launched a new nitrogen freezing pilot plant for bacteria, giving food and dairy processors the opportunity to trial new technology in their own plants before investing in production-scale equipment.

Researchers use electrical signaling to detect bacteria

The researchers’ findings could lead to development of medical devices that can rapidly detect live bacterial cells in food and beverage applications.

July 31, 2019

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Researchers at the University of Warwick, UK, found that bacteria can be detected in minutes by zapping it with electricity.

Lactic acid bacteria plate count technology

August 31, 2016

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3M, St. Paul, Minn., released the Petrifilm Lactic Acid Bacteria Count Plate, an all-in-one solution for monitoring lactic acid bacteria levels in food products and manufacturing environments.

Microbiology Technology Cuts Lead Time of Bacteria Detection in Dairy Foods

December 22, 2015

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Ballina County Tipperary unveiled Oculer technology, which detects Thermoduric Bacteria in dairy products, cutting detection times from the current global standard of 72 hours to 24 hours.

Bradman Lake’s Carton Lid Closer Withstands Caustic Washdown

August 8, 2013

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Monogram Food Solutions, turned to Bradman Lake Inc., Rock Hill, S.C., who designed a top-loaded, triseal-style, 3-flap carton lid closer that can meet today’s heightened sanitary washdown requirements.

Sandridge plant adopts HPP

April 12, 2010

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Refrigerated foods processor Sandridge Food Corporation said it installed a high-pressure processing (HPP) system at its Medina, Ohio, plant.

Consumer Reports challenges salad food safety

February 2, 2010

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The non-profit publisher of Consumer Reports says its latest tests of packaged leafy greens found bacteria that are common indicators of poor sanitation and fecal contamination.

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