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Government going green gives groceries grief

Wednesday 17 December 2008

The Australian Food and Grocery Council has warned that the federal government’s plans to cut greenhouse emissions by between 5% and 15% by 2020 has the potential to compromise the domestic and international competiveness of Australia’s food industry.


New IBCs provide complete solution

Tuesday 16 December 2008

VIP Packaging has expanded its IBC (Intermediate Bulk Container) collection, reconditioning and refurbishing services to include the manufacturing and supply of brand new IBCs.


World leaders in sustainability

Friday 05 December 2008

New Zealand's food and beverage industry has been creating a climate change of its own, setting a greening benchmark for the world.


Water and waste recycling wins CMG Environment award

Wednesday 26 November 2008

A diligent and innovative approach to recycling by the Craig Mostyn Group (CMG) has been recognised with a reward at the inaugural Food Industry Association of WA Environment and Sustainability Award.


Packaging Impact Quick Evaluation Tool

Wednesday 19 November 2008

PIQET is an independently developed business tool that is used for rapid environmental impact assessments of packaging, now available from the Sustainable Packaging Alliance.


Heavy duty ducting for wet and harsh applications

Wednesday 19 November 2008

Whether it’s antistatic ducting; ducting with high chemical resistance or flame retardation, ducting that offers flexibility and axial compressibility or ducting resistant to aggressive and abrasive fumes and dust, Eximo can provide the solution.


Pallet wrapper with one-button programmable operation

Monday 17 November 2008

Australian Warehouse Solutions (AWS) is distributing an exclusive Rhino pallet wrapper with one-button operation.


Case Study: Cheese Production

Tuesday 31 July 2007

Sine Pump is saving extensive downtown and maintenance for a dairy cooperative in the Rocky Mountain region. The plant’s 15-year-old rotary-lobe food pump, used to transfer cheddar cheese curd from processing vats to nearby draining tables, had a major breakdown about once a month. Two hours later


Application Brief: Processed Meat

Tuesday 31 July 2007

Sine Pump’s series of sanitary positive displacement (PD) pumps are ideal for handling ground meats, shear-sensitive emulsions, and a variety of other prepared meat products. High viscocity capability, powerful suction, and large rectangular flange inlets provide the handling ability required by


Application Brief: Brewing

Tuesday 31 July 2007

The brewing process relies on the correct addition of yeast and other additives to produce a consistent, quality beer. Sine Pump sanitary positive displacement (PD) pumps offer accurate and gentle yeast dosing. Low pulsation maintains product stability. Other applications include the handling of


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