A new project is exploring the role of biological control and integrated crop management strategies as future options in sustainable crop protection.

A project looking afresh at 'hurdle technology' and 'sub-lethal stresses' in controlling Listeria, particularly in relation to product reformulation to remove salt and other preservatives.

Microscopy can help inform product development and troubleshoot quality problems that can arise.

Modelling air flow, factors that affect it, and how it can contribute to effective operations such as heat transfer during cooling and heating, as well as reduce energy consumption.

Techniques used to understand how consumers judge products and how this can help with product development.

How Salmonella survives and potentially persists in environments associated with production of low water activity products.

The tests available to ensure packaging can withstand the rigors of transport, troubleshoot problems that arise, and even assess ease of opening.

Positron emission particle tracking (PEPT) and how this can be used to assess the effectiveness of mixing operations.

How processing trials and analytical tests can help ensure that cereal raw material is fit for purpose and will produce a product of appropriate quality.

What time temperature integrators are and how they can help in the validation of thermal processes for a range of heat preserved products.