In 2021 Bronkhorst released the latest ES-FLOW™ ES-1x3C, this is now followed up with the release of a new model of the ES-FLOW family: the ES-1x2C. This flow meter will cover the flow range just below the existing ES-1x3I or ES-1x3C.
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Uniting Australia’s food cold chain to fight a $36.6b food waste challenge
A new Australian-first plan to tackle food waste across the food cold chain sector has been released by leading national food waste agency Stop Food Waste Australia (SFWA).
Katoomba Foods launch Roti Paratha six-pack
Katoomba Foods’ frozen Roti Paratha has been released in a new, handy six-pack size. Read more
2D barcodes recognised for innovation at AUSPACK
GS1 Australia’s work on 2D barcode technology was put in the spotlight at the 2022 AUSPACK packaging expo in Melbourne last month after taking out the top prize for innovation in the packaging sector. Read more
Sustainable nutrition in Australia
John Cahalane, president and CEO of Kerry Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa (APMEA), shares how Kerry is investing in Australian food and beverage as it evolves into a more health-focused sector. Read more
Coles joins forces with growers – two for the price of one
Due to devastating floods and lower levels of sunlight, Coles has worked together with their fresh produce growers to ensure their customers receive sufficient supply. Read more
Graintech and SMC Corporation have it in the bag
The Australian manufacturer Graintech designs, manufactures and installs custom processing equipment to prominent brands around the globe. They offer a wide product range which includes batch coaters, fluid bed dryers, mixers, conveying technology and most recently, baghouses. Read more
University of Sydney researchers urge to eat local
New research from the University of Sydney has found that transport makes up 19 per cent of global food system emissions – the equivalent to 6 per cent of emissions from all sources. Read more
Promoting AgTech Growth with over $700,000 in funding
Nine innovative agricultural technologies benefitting primary production and agribusiness across the South Australia have received over $700,000 in grants through AgTech Growth funding. Read more
Azelis expands with Ashapura Aromas acquisition
Azelis, a global innovation service provider in the specialty chemicals and food ingredients industry, has reached an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Ashapura Aromas – an ingredients distributor in the flavours and fragrances (F&F) market in India. Read more
The key to a fruitful sorting process
A powerful, easy to use digital sorting range from Key Technology is advancing the food industry by reducing operating costs and improving accuracy in removing foreign material – thus maximising product quality and yield. Read more
How to minimise waste through packaging
In the lead-up to FoodTech Queensland, Food & Beverage Industry News speaks with key speakers from Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) and Close The Loop Group around how food and beverage businesses can minimise waste through packaging innovations. Read more
Ensure a sustainable food supply chain
Ongoing climate change can jeopardise food production, Infor Global says, and one third of the world’s food is going to waste. A sustainable transformation in the food and beverage supply chain is needed. Read more
A range of wines made by meat lovers, for meat lovers
AVL Wines has partnered with Coles Liquor and a new brand, The Butcher’s Cellar, to launch a range of wines made by meat lovers, for meat lovers. Read more
Compact multi-axis system: Modular, flexible and integrated
With ATRO, Beckhoff is presenting a new concept for robotics applications. This is a modular system from which the right robot kinematics can be put together extremely flexibly for any application. Read more
First FODMAP certified product in Australia gains success
When Vanessa Hutchinson launched health bar company, Fodbods, it was to fill a hole in the market for consumers who suffered from Irritable Bowel Syndrome, but a larger segment of the market was also eager for the product. Adam McCleery writes. Read more
Sustainable materials in hoses contribute to value chain
Continental’s suite of hose and nozzle offerings promise a more efficient and value-added application to the washdown process. Read more
Cost pressures affecting Australian manufacturers
AFGC CEO Tanya Barden says Australian food and grocery manufacturers are facing cost pressures that are starting to flow through to supermarket shelves. Read more
QUT free resources assist people in growing their own produce
While lettuce prices remain high, the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is offering free resources to help households and communities grow their own produce using digital technology.
Infor nets SaaS deal with New Zealand seafood giant Sealord
Sealord, one of the largest seafood companies in the Southern Hemisphere, has selected Infor in a seven-year, multi-tenant SaaS agreement to enhance productivity, improve forecasting and better measure sustainability. Read more