ABC: Australia's 'Cybertongue' technology could prevent 70 million tonnes of milk waste a year
Developed in Australia's capital Canberra, the Cybertongue sensor technology detects early dairy spoilage in real time. Its developers say the system could prevent up to 70 million tonnes of waste globally each year.
ABC News Australia reports that a research team based in the capital Canberra has developed a sensor technology called Cybertongue that can detect early spoilage in milk and dairy products in minutes, without laboratory testing. The system combines a biosensor chip that integrates into the production line with a data dashboard.
A spokesperson for the developer said roughly 70 million tonnes of milk are wasted globally each year and that this figure is significant for food inflation and farmer costs. Pilots have started at three dairy plants in New South Wales and Victoria, and additional commercial talks with partners in New Zealand and the United States are ongoing.
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) data show that historical loss along the dairy chain has been in the 15 to 20 percent range. A fresh funding round has been opened to scale Cybertongue to mass production. This article is not investment advice.
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