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Shelf-life extension of fresh meat products using high pressure processing logo
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Shelf-life extension of fresh meat products using high pressure processing

Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC)

The aim of this project is to investigate the limits of high pressure that can be applied to fresh meat for maintaining ‘acceptable’ colour with no detriment on other eating quality parameters, and to determine the impact on shelf-life. Initially, the limits of pressure to achieve colour stability will be...

1 Mar 2017 - 3 Jun 2019

New South Wales, Australia

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO))

A practical means to accelerate beef ageing and sustain acceptable eating quality and safety: Chilled storage temperature manipulation logo
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A practical means to accelerate beef ageing and sustain acceptable eating quality and safety: Chilled storage temperature manipulation

Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC)

This project aims to test an available intelligent packaging technology in this function for potential adoption in industry. Furthermore, this project will determine other yield loss parameters associated with temperature-control for accelerated ageing. The project could establish the scientific basis for industry guidelines for the cost-effective and safe acceleration of...

16 Jan 2017 - 3 Jun 2019

New South Wales, Australia

New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI)

Total volatile basic nitrogen in meat products: occurrence, method of determination and use as a freshness indicator logo
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Total volatile basic nitrogen in meat products: occurrence, method of determination and use as a freshness indicator

Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC)

To examinine the biochemical basis of the total volatile basic nitrogen (TVB-N), its extrapolation to red meat and its robustness in relation to other established methods of indicating freshness by preapring a review on TVB-N.

2 Dec 2019 - 20 Aug 2020

New South Wales, Australia

New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI)

Revision of the Industry Animal Welfare Standard for livestock processing establishments logo
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Revision of the Industry Animal Welfare Standard for livestock processing establishments

Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC)

Following changes in industry practices, regulation and assurance schemes, it is now an appropriate time to update and refine the Industry Standard. It is proposed that the revision of the Standard follows international best practice guidelines for standard development. To compliment the revised Standard, it is essential to develop associated...

5 Dec 2019 - 30 Nov 2020

New South Wales, Australia

Dr L Hewitt

Evaluation of Electrocoagulation as a wastewater treatment technology for meat processors logo
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Evaluation of Electrocoagulation as a wastewater treatment technology for meat processors

Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC)

The aim of the project is to review the applicability and effectiveness of electrocoagulation for treating wastewater streams from small to medium sized red meat abattoirs in Australia. Electrocoagulation (EC) appears to be a promising alternative to chemical coagulation/flocculation. EC has a long history as a wastewater treatment technology in...

30 Jul 2018 - 1 Nov 2018

New South Wales, Australia

Ecoefficiency Group Pty Ltd

Australia’s emissions pathway – costs, benefits & priorities for red meat processors logo
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Australia’s emissions pathway – costs, benefits & priorities for red meat processors

Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC)

Considering the impending federal election, AMPC is seeking to provide its members with a policy review of the potential changes to Australia’s climate and energy outlook. This paper will provide a summary of the energy and carbon policies of the elected party and an assessment of the potential impact of...

22 Jul 2019 - 1 Oct 2019

New South Wales, Australia

Energetics Pty Ltd

Solar PV with Storage & Biomass Boilers – LCOE calculator logo
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Solar PV with Storage & Biomass Boilers – LCOE calculator

Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC)

This project involves the development of a tool and advisory service to help members evaluate the business case for solar PV with / without storage, and biomass boilers. In order to ensure that only members use the tool, AMPC will manage and maintain the tool inhouse and provide a service...

11 May 2020 - 13 Jan 2021

New South Wales, Australia

Energetics Pty Ltd

Review and compare Australian animal welfare systems throughout the supply chain to major trading partners (whole of life animal welfare) logo
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Review and compare Australian animal welfare systems throughout the supply chain to major trading partners (whole of life animal welfare)

Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC)

This project will provide a tool for industry and individual processors to defend Australian meat animal welfare practices on a whole of value chain basis. Australian requirements (regulatory and industry best practice) will be consolidated and compared/contrasted with those of key global customers, key Australian retailers and key trading partners...

1 Dec 2017 - 15 Oct 2018

New South Wales, Australia

Food and Veterinary Services Pty. Ltd.

Exotic Disease Preparedness Review logo
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Exotic Disease Preparedness Review

Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC)

The aim of this project is to review and provide editing recommendations on the AusVetPlan Enterprise Manual for Meat Processing. Although there has been an understandably strong emphasis on training in this area, this manual was last reviewed in 2007. Over the last 12 years commercial production of meat has...

4 Nov 2019 - 2 Nov 2020

New South Wales, Australia

Food and Veterinary Services Pty. Ltd.

Blockchain for the Meat Industry: Where and How? logo
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Blockchain for the Meat Industry: Where and How?

Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC)

This project aims to explore the use of blockchain technology for the red meat industry. Blockchain technology, which underpins digital currencies (e.g. bitcoin), provides the ability to record sequential events and their timestamps throughout a supply chain. Its availability and maturity present significant opportunities for any supply chain where products...

15 Mar 2018 - 3 Jun 2019

New South Wales, Australia

Griffith University