COVER STORY International big cheeses meet in NZ Our land of milk and cheese produces infinitely more dairy products than 4.3 million New Zealanders can consume. More than 90 per cent of the milk products produced here is shipped... read article

NEWS Fresh produce given clean bill of health 
A survey of fresh produce available on our supermarket shelves has found a low incidence of foodborne illness-causing bacteria. read article

LEGAL Patents or trade secrets? Mike Biagio discusses the difference between patents and trade secrets, and when you might use them to protect your business. read article

OPINION Post recession, is there a ‘new normal’ for retailing? We all went shopping at Christmas, before and after. Just like old times, right?
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OPINION Carving out new rules for halal meat It’s important to consumers – that food is suitable and wholesome. For consumers in Islamic countries suitable food means food that is produced according to halal principles. read article

Food Technology Features March 2010

• Automation
• Baking
• Conveyors
• Filtration
• Food Flavours and Ingredients
• Materials Handling
• Meat/Seafood and Poultry
• Mixers/Agitators/Blenders

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