Preparation Facilities Research Articles

Evaluation of the adsorption process using activated bone char functionalized with magnetite nanoparticles

In the present work, magnetite nanoparticles were synthesized using a simple co-precipitation method and used to activated carbon derived from ox bone functionalization (FBAC) for the removal of reactive 5G blue dye. Such applicability was compared to the raw adsorbent (BAC). The materials were characterized by FTIR, point of zero charge, N2 adsorption/desorption isotherms, X-ray Diffraction, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and vibrating sample magnetometry. The functionalized adsorbent showed pseudo-first-order kinetics and dye adsorption equilibrium data fitted better to the Langmuir model, with qmax at 91.58 mg g−1. Although the maximum adsorption capacity using the raw adsorbent was higher (195.49 mg g−1), the analysis of the thermodynamic parameters ΔG°, ΔS° and ΔH° for FBAC suggests a spontaneous, endothermic and viable adsorption of 5G blue dye under the investigated experimental conditions. Nanomagnetic material demonstrated to be a promising adsorbent for the removal of this type of contaminant present in textile effluents, due to its high adsorption capacity, the facility of preparation and easy magnetic separation from the aqueous solution.

Effects of cake thickness and pressure on the filtration of coal refuse slurry

The effects of pressure and cake thickness were studied using a split-plot design for pressure filtration of a fine refuse slurry obtained from a bituminous coal preparation facility. Pressure filtration offers the potential to significantly reduce the moisture content of the fine refuse stream with the addition of little to no flocculants, thereby minimizing the volume of refuse stored in impoundments and providing a recycle water stream for use within the plant. Experimental results showed that the final cake moisture decreased with increase in pressure and decrease in cake thickness. In addition, specific cake resistances calculated for the various tests indicated an increasing trend with increasing pressure and decreasing cake thickness. With increase in cake thickness, an increase in cake moisture and the weight of solids deposited in the cake was observed. An ANOVA analysis indicated that both cake thickness and pressure significantly affected the cake moisture, while only cake thickness statistically influenced the weight of solids in the cake. A regression model was developed with an R2 value of about 0.99 to relate cake thickness, the single largest statistically significant factor, with the weight of solids in the cake. Filter capacities were calculated in terms of the solids deposited per unit time based on a product specification of 25 percent cake moisture, and it was observed that the thinnest cake had the highest filter capacity.

The beamline ID32 at the ESRF for soft X-ray high energy resolution resonant inelastic X-ray scattering and polarisation dependent X-ray absorption spectroscopy

The ID32 Soft X-ray Beamline line is an ESRF upgrade beamline for X-ray absorption (XAS) and Resonant Inelastic X-ray Scattering (RIXS) spectroscopic studies. It was opened to Users in October 2014 and provides polarised soft X-rays in the 400–1600 eV energy range. It has two branches: One branch has been designed for X-ray magnetic dichroism experiments, both linear (XMLD) and circular (XMCD), with high sensitivity, reproducibility, flexibility, user friendliness and the capability for fast energy scanning. The X-ray beam is available in two experimental areas, one with a dedicated superconducting high field magnet and a sample preparation facility, the second area being open for User instruments. The other branch is dedicated to very high energy resolution Resonant Inelastic X-ray Scattering experiments with a combined resolving power up to 30 000 around 930 eV. A scattering arm which is continuously variable under UHV vacuum over 100 degrees and a four-circle sample goniometer allows accurate positioning of the sample to enable 3D mapping of q space. Combined with the possibility of polarisation analysis of the outgoing photons the beamline provides a state-of-the-art soft X-ray RIXS facility.

Abstract CT172: A phase 2 multicenter study to evaluate the efficacy and safety using autologous tumor infiltrating lymphocytes (LN-145) in patients with recurrent metastatic or persistent cervical carcinoma

Abstract Adoptive cell therapy (ACT) may be effective in treating immunogenic tumors with high mutational load, such as melanoma, and virally-associated tumors, like cervical cancer, with several patients in studies performed at various institutions achieving durable, complete responses for years. HPV infection increases mutational load, thus providing additional neoantigen targets ideal for the polyclonal nature of ACT. As outcomes for patients with recurrent, metastatic or persistent cervical cancer remain extremely poor, there is an enormous need for novel immunotherapeutic approaches with curative potential such as ACT. Clinical trial C-145-04 (NCT03108495) is a prospective, phase II multicenter, open-label study evaluating the efficacy of a single autologous tumor infiltrating lymphocyte infusion (LN-145) followed by IL-2 after a non-myeloablative lymphodepletion (NMA-LD) regimen in patients with recurrent, metastatic, or persistent cervical cancer, who have failed at least one prior systemic therapy. The clinical trial requires resection of an adequate size tumor lesion, which is then shipped to a central GMP manufacturing facility for tumor infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) extraction, expansion, and preparation of the final infusion product (LN-145). One week prior to LN-145 shipment and infusion, patients undergo NMA-LD consisting of cyclophosphamide (60 mg/kg) daily x 2 days followed by fludarabine (25 mg/m2) daily x 5 days. LN-145 is infused 24 hours after the last dose of fludarabine followed by up to 6 doses of IL-2 (600,000 IU/kg) every 8-12 hours. The primary endpoint is the ORR per RECIST v1.1. Secondary endpoints include complete response, duration of response, disease control rate, progression free- and overall survival and safety. Patients must, in addition to the tumor targeted for excision for TIL manufacture, have an additional measurable lesion for assessment of response. Other major eligibility criteria include: adequate bone marrow, liver, pulmonary, cardiac and renal function; ECOG performance status of 0 or 1. Systemic steroids greater than 10 mg/day prednisone equivalents are prohibited as are a history of serious immunotherapy-related adverse events. Citation Format: Amir Jazaeri, Robert Edwards, Robert Wenham, Koji Matsuo, Gini F. Fleming, David M. O'Malley, Brian Slomovitz, Bradley Monk, Robert J. Brown, Sam Suzuki, Igor Gorbatchevsky, Maria Fardis, Emese Zsiros. A phase 2 multicenter study to evaluate the efficacy and safety using autologous tumor infiltrating lymphocytes (LN-145) in patients with recurrent metastatic or persistent cervical carcinoma [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting 2018; 2018 Apr 14-18; Chicago, IL. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Res 2018;78(13 Suppl):Abstract nr CT172.

Pancreatic Islet Embedding for Paraffin Sections.

Experiments using isolated pancreatic islets are important for diabetes research, but islets are expensive and of limited abundance. Islets contain a mixed cell population in a structured architecture that impacts function, and human islets are widely variable in cell type composition. Current frequently used methods to study cultured islets include molecular studies performed on whole islets, lumping disparate islet cell types together, or microscopy or molecular studies on dispersed islet cells, disrupting islet architecture. For in vivo islet studies, paraffin-embedded pancreas sectioning is a powerful technique to assess cell-specific outcomes in the native pancreatic environment. Studying post-culture islets by paraffin sectioning would offer several advantages: detection of multiple outcomes on the same islets (potentially even the exact-same islets, using serial sections), cell-type-specific measurements, and maintaining native islet cell-cell and cell-substratum interactions both during experimental exposure and for analysis. However, existing techniques for embedding isolated islets post-culture are inefficient, time consuming, prone to loss of material, and generally produce sections with inadequate islet numbers to be useful for quantifying outcomes. Clinical pathology laboratory cell block preparation facilities are inaccessible and impractical for basic research laboratories. We have developed an improved, simplified bench-top method that generates sections with robust yield and distribution of islets. Fixed islets are resuspended in warm histological agarose gel and pipetted into a flat disc on a standard glass slide, such that the islets are distributed in a plane. After standard dehydration and embedding, multiple (10+) 4 - 5 µm sections can be cut from the same islet block. Using this method, histologicaland immunofluorescent analyses can be performed on mouse, rat, and human islets. This is an effective, inexpensive, time-saving approach to assess cell-type-specific, intact-architecture outcomes from cultured islets.

Bone Degreasing – Finding a New Solution to an Old Problem

The South Australian Museum boasts the largest and most comprehensive cetacean collection in Australia, including various large cetacean skeletons. The preparation of these skeletons was done at various locations throughout the history of the Museum until the state government funded a purpose-built preparation facility which opened in 1983. The well-equipped centre was fitted with a large (2800 L) custom-built liquid-vapour degreaser that used trichloroethylene (TCE) as solvent. Many beautifully degreased skeletons, including a 22 m pygmy blue whale, were prepared during its 15-year operation. An accidental spill of TCE in 1999 led to the decommissioning of the unit. The decision to abandon the use of the toxic and dangerous TCE has led to a series of experiments to find a benign replacement process that will work either with the existing degreaser or heated maceration vats. Numerous chemicals and treatment methods have been trialled with limited success. However, one particular group of chemicals, glycol ether surfactant compounds, has shown promise and has been the main focus for our ongoing studies. Glycol ethers are broad-spectrum active solvents characterised by high dilution ratios, low evaporation rates and wide solubility range. Their unique solubility characteristics also allow them to be used as a coupling solvent in more complex situations containing both hydrophilic and hydrophobic components, and because of their compatibility with non-ionic surfactants, blended formulations with glycol ether solvents may provide a new solution to an old problem.

SALT CONDENSATE рН EFFECT ON PITTING CORROSION OF ALUMINUM ALLOYS

Background The late stages of oil fields development include the technologies increasing oil recovery, and therefore oil production is carried out in conditions of its high water cut, which leads to increased equipment corrosion at production, preparation, storage, transport and processing facilities oil. Technological fluids high aggressiveness is associated with the presence of dissolved gases, mechanical impurities, salt ions, water-soluble naphthenic and mineral acids and bases, as well as microorganisms whose life-activity products cause active biocorrosion of the metal. According to statistics of oil and gas equipment failures and destruction, it can be noted that corrosion of metal and the formation of its products, contributing to the transported raw materials contamination, represent the main complications that significantly reduce its resource. Aims and Objectives Impact assessment of corrosive environment pH on the pitting corrosion development in formation water. Results Studies have shown that an increase in the pH of a water-salt solution saturated with chlorine ions promotes the substantial shift of the aluminum alloy surface stationary electrode potential (up to 900 mV) in the negative direction. This contributes to the cathodic corrosion reactions enhancement and the breakdown of passive films. Passive film breakdown causes the pitting corrosion development. According to the forecast, if the pH is increased to 14, the corrosion rate can be increased to 17 mm/year. Characteristics and composition of alkaline salt condensate require constant monitoring. With significant local increase in the condensate pH, it is necessary to protect the aluminum alloy surface with paint and varnish. Taking into account the study results and following the recommendations made will significantly increase the life of pontoons, reservoirs and other structures during their operation in the oil and gas industry.

PHOENEXS: System for Angle- and Spin-Resolved Photoemission at BESSY II

Article addresses overall performance, technical features and sample preparation facilities of movable endstation PHOENEXS at BESSY II which is used for spin- and angle-resolved photoemission.

Thorsby-Wando Marine Refit, Inc.: refurbishing a supplier selection tool

Synopsis Rick Jamison, as Project Manager for the highly profitable Mega-Yacht division of Thorsby-Wando Marine Refit, Inc., has been assigned the task of revamping the supplier evaluation and selection tool used by the company in view of the evolution of the business from a small boat storage and repair facility into a full-service large boat and mega-yacht repair and refit facility. Rick gleans ideas from a colleague at another facility in preparation for re-crafting the current supplier evaluation tool. Rick becomes acquainted with how the Delphi method could be used to achieve consensus among members of the buying center to arrive at key factors and their proportionate weights for use in the supplier evaluation tool. Research methodology The case is based upon interviews with the company that is represented by Thorsby-Wando Marine Refit, Inc. Relevant courses and levels This case is targeted primarily at undergraduate students in purchasing, materials management and supply chain management courses. The case works best when it is employed in connection with a discussion of the major methods for evaluating vendors.

The Politics of Provisioning: Feeding South Asian Prisoners During the First World War

During the First World War, the German and British Governments supplied culturally appropriate rations and secured special facilities for food preparation and consumption for South Asian prisoners of war whose loyalty both governments sought. The food provided in POW camps to South Asians serves as an index of the political status of colonial subjects at a moment when the future of European empires was far from certain. The British Government’s approach to feeding its South Asian servicemen held by the enemy thus reveals this population’s place within Britain’s wartime national and imperial imaginary and in its post-war planning.

Effect of injection pressure on the performance and emission characteristics of the CI engine using Vateria indica biodiesel

ABSTRACTVateria indica Linn seeds were found to contain nearly 19% of oil/fat content. This fat is converted into biodiesel by a novel method by the authors at the biodiesel preparation facility at NITK, Surathkal, India. As biodiesel is a promising alternative fuel for petro diesel in compression ignition (CI) engines, this biofuel is tested in a single-cylinder diesel engine. The objective of this work is to find combustion, performance and emission characteristics of a CI engine with diesel and blends of V. indica biodiesel at 180, 200 and 220 bar injection pressures. Blending is done in volumetric ratios of 10%, 15%, 20% and 25% of biodiesel with diesel which are called as B10, B15, B20 and B25. The idea of increasing fuel injection pressure is to promote atomisation and full penetration into the combustion chamber leading to better combustion. Blend B25 showed best thermal efficiency of the order of 33.03% and the least NOX emission of 1047 ppm at 220 bar injection pressure at 75% load.

Assessing Consumer Food Safety Knowledge and Practice at Temporary Events

ObjectivesMeat and poultry products are implicated as the likely source in 29% of reported foodborne illnesses and 22% of foodborne illness-linked deaths. A subset of meat-related foodborne illnesses occur at temporary events (TEs) such as sporting events or large social gatherings. This is likely due to their lack of food safety infrastructure, trained food preparers, and conventional food preparation facilities. Previous studies suggest that most food preparers at pre-game tailgate events (66%) do not use thermometers when cooking. The literature has limited data that evaluates attitudes and behaviors of people who attend these types of events. The purpose of this study was to determine if an in-person, hands-on food safety intervention is an effective approach in changing sustained self-reported behaviors of consumers.Materials and MethodsTrained instructors provided information on handwashing, cleaning and sanitizing, thermometer use, and indicating meat doneness to customers (n = 107) of the Penn State University Meat Lab. Instructors used a semi-structured script and group-based learning to deliver consistent information while leaving room for more personalized dialogue and questions. Four educational stations were utilized to conduct hands-on demonstrations and empower participants while they applied newly acquired skills. Self-reported food safety behavior data was collected prior to providing food safety information and 1 and 4 mo following the intervention.Results50.8% of participants reported thermometer use when cooking meat prior to being presented with information for home thermometer use (n = 107). Of the participants that responded after 1 mo (n = 41), 77.4% reported using temperature to determine doneness for meat preparation. A paired t test on thermometer use frequency revealed a significant increase (p 0.05) between 1 and 4 mo post intervention (n = 32).Retention of knowledge was measured on a 1 (not knowledgeable) to 5 (very knowledgeable) Likert scale. A paired t test of participants from the pre and 1 mo post assessment showed knowledge significantly increased (p 0.05) between 1 and 4 mo for cross contamination and cleaning and sanitizing (n = 32).After 1 mo, 92.7% of participants reported changing food safety behaviors as a result of the intervention (n = 41). Improvements were reported in the following areas: cleaning and sanitizing (39.5% of participants), using a food thermometer (36.8%), handwashing (13.2%), cooking to the proper temperature (13.2%), preventing cross contamination (10.5%), other (10.5%), and unspecified (2.6%) (n = 41).ConclusionResults from this training indicate that hands-on stations centered around TE-specific risk factors can significantly increase knowledge and self-reported safe practices of TE participants and sustain them through 4 mo. As many food preparers at TEs have not received professional food safety training, education and skill-building that leads to proper food safety behaviors is crucial in reducing the amount of improper food safety behaviors at TEs. The practicality and effectiveness of this intervention makes it an ideal option for educating future TE-specific audiences.

Assessing Consumer Food Safety Knowledge and Practice at Temporary Events

ObjectivesMeat and poultry products are implicated as the likely source in 29% of reported foodborne illnesses and 22% of foodborne illness-linked deaths. A subset of meat-related foodborne illnesses occur at temporary events (TEs) such as sporting events or large social gatherings. This is likely due to their lack of food safety infrastructure, trained food preparers, and conventional food preparation facilities. Previous studies suggest that most food preparers at pre-game tailgate events (66%) do not use thermometers when cooking. The literature has limited data that evaluates attitudes and behaviors of people who attend these types of events. The purpose of this study was to determine if an in-person, hands-on food safety intervention is an effective approach in changing sustained self-reported behaviors of consumers.Materials and MethodsTrained instructors provided information on handwashing, cleaning and sanitizing, thermometer use, and indicating meat doneness to customers (n = 107) of the Penn State University Meat Lab. Instructors used a semi-structured script and group-based learning to deliver consistent information while leaving room for more personalized dialogue and questions. Four educational stations were utilized to conduct hands-on demonstrations and empower participants while they applied newly acquired skills. Self-reported food safety behavior data was collected prior to providing food safety information and 1 and 4 mo following the intervention.Results50.8% of participants reported thermometer use when cooking meat prior to being presented with information for home thermometer use (n = 107). Of the participants that responded after 1 mo (n = 41), 77.4% reported using temperature to determine doneness for meat preparation. A paired t test on thermometer use frequency revealed a significant increase (p < 0.05) in frequency pre and 1 mo post intervention (n = 41), and no significant change (p > 0.05) between 1 and 4 mo post intervention (n = 32).Retention of knowledge was measured on a 1 (not knowledgeable) to 5 (very knowledgeable) Likert scale. A paired t test of participants from the pre and 1 mo post assessment showed knowledge significantly increased (p < 0.05) for lessons addressing cross-contamination, cleaning and sanitizing, and handwashing (n = 41). A similar test showed sustained knowledge (p > 0.05) between 1 and 4 mo for cross contamination and cleaning and sanitizing (n = 32).After 1 mo, 92.7% of participants reported changing food safety behaviors as a result of the intervention (n = 41). Improvements were reported in the following areas: cleaning and sanitizing (39.5% of participants), using a food thermometer (36.8%), handwashing (13.2%), cooking to the proper temperature (13.2%), preventing cross contamination (10.5%), other (10.5%), and unspecified (2.6%) (n = 41).ConclusionResults from this training indicate that hands-on stations centered around TE-specific risk factors can significantly increase knowledge and self-reported safe practices of TE participants and sustain them through 4 mo. As many food preparers at TEs have not received professional food safety training, education and skill-building that leads to proper food safety behaviors is crucial in reducing the amount of improper food safety behaviors at TEs. The practicality and effectiveness of this intervention makes it an ideal option for educating future TE-specific audiences.

Coal mining and preparation in Serbia

Coal reserves in Serbia represent an important strategic energy raw materials on which in the coming decades will be based energy development in Serbia. Coal mining in Serbia is performed by surface, underground and underwater mining, and within each of them there are also the coal preparation facilities. Underground mining is done in the scope of the JP PEU Resavica, which includes eight active mines: Bogovina, Rembas, Vrska cuka, Stavalj, Ibar, Soko, Jasenovac and Lubnica. Surface mining is carried out as part of a JP EPS. Mining operation is done in mining basin Kolubara and Kostalac which are supplier of three thermal power plants: Kolubara, Nikola Tesla and Morava. Underwater mining and preparation of coals in Serbia has been done in Kovin coal mine. Coal production, processes of preparation and quality for all active mines in Serbia are presented in this review paper.

Service quality of school canteens: a case study from the Western Province, Sri Lanka

Background: Creating a healthy eating environment in schools is a proposed outcome of school canteen guidelines issued in 2007 in Sri Lanka. Maintaining service quality, guarantees achieving better health standards of school canteens. Objectives: This study assessed service quality of canteens in terms of location, physical facilities in food preparation and serving areas, food handling practices, food storage, and waste management. Further, it explored causes for deviating the service quality from the stipulated guidelines. Methods: This is a across sectional study, conducted in government schools in two districts in 2014. Service qualities of the canteens were assessed using a quantitative tool. Qualitative inquiry was used to explore perceptions of school principals and canteen operators on service quality. Results: Eighty eight percent of canteens were located in a suitable place and 78% had a clean outside environment. Only two third of food preparation areas satisfied the basic criteria. A dining area was available for students only in half. More than 80% of canteens had waste water drainage and 89% of canteens had bins for waste disposal. However, majority of canteens did not keep bins closed. Half of the canteens had cooling equipment, and majority of them had a practice to store raw materials and cooked food separately. Almost in 30 % of canteens, food was not covered in the serving area, and more than 90% of canteens used neither aprons nor gloves. Conclusion: This study found that providing quality food quality in school canteens has been a challenge due to many gaps in the present system. However, strengthening the service quality towards a healthy nutrition promoting setting can be done by change in planning and implementation processes.

Analysis and synthesis of optimal supply systems for gas-chemical complexes

Abstract The study provides the results of structural and parametric synthesis of multifunctional power and water supply systems for gas chemical complexes and raw hydrocarbon preparation and processing facilities. These systems include their own power generator units combined with combustible and industrial waste utilization units. Methods, algorithms and system of efficiency parameters developed by us allow one to carry out scientific studies and develop new prospective power supply systems integrated with industrial processes and effective at various stages of the enterprise operation cycle.

Evaluation of Pressure Filtration of Coal Refuse Slurry: A Fractional Factorial Design Approach

ABSTRACTPressure filtration provides an opportunity for dewatering coal refuse sufficiently to reduce or possibly eliminate the need for a slurry impoundment. In this study, pressure filtration was performed in a lab-scale unit to evaluate the dewatering nature of coal refuse slurry, which was obtained from a coal preparation facility. Evaluation of the process was performed using a fractional factorial design with cake moisture as the response and pressure, pH, and solids concentration as the variables of interest. Results indicated a decrease in cake moisture with increase in solids concentration and pressure, and an increase in cake moisture with pH. With pH playing a significant role in dewatering coal refuse slurry, zeta potential measurements were performed at different pH values to confirm the likeliness of agglomeration at lower pH. Filtrate flux values from the current test matrix were compared with the flux values of a bench-scale pressure filter, and a logarithmic relationship between the filtrate fluxes of the two units was developed. Results also indicated that for lower values of filtrate flux, the flux per discharge port remained constant during the scale-up from bench-scale to lab-scale units.

Evolution of the transverse and longitudinal energy distributions of electrons emitted from a GaAsP photocathode as a function of its degradation state

We present measurements of the transverse and longitudinal energy spread of photoelectrons emitted from a GaAsP photocathode as a function of its degradation state. The cathode was initially activated to a state of negative electron affinity in our photocathode preparation facility, achieving a quantum efficiency of 3% at a wavelength of 532 nm. It was then transferred under XHV conditions to our transverse energy spread spectrometer, where energy spread measurements were made while the photocathode was progressively degraded through a controlled exposure to oxygen. Data have been collected under photocathode illumination at 532 nm, and the changing photoelectron energy distribution associated with the changes in the level of electron affinity due to quantum efficiency degradation through an exposure to 0.25 L of oxygen has been demonstrated. Our experiments have shown that GaAsP boasts a significantly higher resilience to degradation under exposure to oxygen than a GaAs photocathode, though it does exhibit a higher level of mean transverse energy. Coupled with the favourable published data on GaAsP photoemission response times, we conclude that GaAsP is a viable candidate material as a particle accelerator electron source.

Antiepileptic treatment in Dravet syndrome: An additional complexity for the families

Objective: The aim of our study is to explore the complexity of antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) combined therapy in patients with Dravet syndrome (DS) with a special interest in management of the families concerning preparation and administration. Methods: We directed this survey using anonymous, self-administered questionnaire. Results: 92 families answered the questionnaire. Patients were aged from 1.73 to 17.60 years (mean 8.12). 92% of children had at least 3 AEDs: clobazam, valproate, stiripentol and topiramate. Other medications were also used for sleep and behavioral disorders. Mothers (100%), fathers (84%) and grandparents (52%) prepared the drugs and administered it respectively in 100%, 94% and 59% of patients. 31% estimated a major risk of error because of the drug manipulation. 75% agreed on the facility of preparation and administration but they were unhappy with the texture and flavour of medicines. 11% of parents didn't know the side effect of administered medications. 71% of parents refer to their specialist for side effects and their GP for drug interactions. Conclusion: This study raises the difficulties faced by families with children with DS having AEDs polytherapy. Parents estimated a high risk of error and problems with texture and flavors. These results emphasise the need for further development of children friendly formula and education for families with rare and chronic diseases.

What are the determinants of food security among regional and remote Western Australian children?

Objective:To explore how determinants of food security affect children in regional and remote Western Australia (WA), across food availability, access and utilisation dimensions. Methods:The Determinants of Food Security framework guided the thematic analysis (using NVivo 10) of semi‐structured interviews with 20 key informants. Results:Food availability factors included availability, price, promotion, quality, location of outlets and variety. Food access factors included social support, financial resources, transport to food outlets, distance to food outlets and mobility. Food utilisation factors included nutrition knowledge and skills, children's food preferences, storage facilities, preparation and cooking facilities and time to purchase food. Conclusions:Key food availability recommendations include increasing local food supply options. Food access recommendations include ensuring equitable formal social support and empowering informal support options. Food utilisation recommendations include prioritising food literacy programs focusing on quick, healthy food preparation and budgeting skills. Implications for public health:Policymakers should invest in local food supply options, equitable social support services and experiential food literacy programs. Practitioners should focus child/parent programs on improving attitude, knowledge and skills.