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28 Oct 2024

Milling: Essential for sample preparation 

In the realm of scientific research and industrial applications, the preparation of samples is a critical step that can significantly influence the accuracy and reliability of analytical results, explains Debbie Shaw, marketing manager at Labotec. One of the most pivotal processes in sample preparation is milling. This article unpacks the essential role of milling, using...

07 Sep 2024

Simplifying bakery shelf life

The shelf life of bakery products simplified with water activity by Dr. Brady Carter, Senior Research Scientist with Carter Scientific Solutions. The baked snack industry is a constantly growing market valued at $440 billion. These products typically cover a range of textures, colours, and flavours, and it is critical that they remain safe while maintaining...

01 Jul 2024

Key methods for food analytics

Process control in the food industry refers to the systematic monitoring and control of manufacturing processes to ensure food products are produced by established quality standards and safety regulations.  Labotec provides a wide range of equipment solutions and technical services to help customers meet these regulatory expectations.    Determination of sugar & other analytes  Quality and safety...

24 Apr 2024

Implications for quality control in food manufacturing

South Africa gears up for the introduction of SA Regulatory food draft labelling R2986 in 2025, signalling major shifts in the food industry. Labotec, Buchi Switzerland’s local suppliers, stress the need for manufacturers to uphold quality and profitability amid these impending changes. The long – awaited SA Regulatory food draft labelling R2986 is pending and...

17 Jan 2024

Labotec appoints new CEO

Congratulations to Ambigai Naidoo on her appointment as Labotec Pty Ltd’s new CEO.

20 Oct 2023

Tips on how to optimise fat extraction

There are two things on the wish list of any food analyst performing fat extraction. They would like a fat extraction process that is highly reproducible and more cost-efficient. See five tips our food detectives offer to help optimise fat extraction and get these two items checked off the wish list easily. Miss Mapple is...