Global dairy markets are “teetering” at low milk production levels not seen since 2014, according to Rabobank’s recently released Q4 Global Dairy Quarterly report.
Guidelines available for Modern Manufacturing Initiative funding
Guidelines have been made available for all six of the national manufacturing priority sectors, including food and beverage, for the Translation stream and Integration stream under the Modern Manufacturing Initiative (MMI).
4 Pines is teaming with Aussie Men’s Cricket team this summer – and the environment wins
Australian brewers, 4 Pines Brewing Co., joined forces with Cricket Australia and Landcare Australia to make an environmental impact via the bat this summer through the ‘4 Pines 4’ – an initiative which will see four trees planted for every four hit by the Australian Men’s Cricket Team.
Raising the grade for food-safe industrial products
A unique challenge in the industrial food and beverage processing sector is the requirement for preventative maintenance on machinery that has the potential to cause trace contamination in products.
From harvest vine to fine wine with 3M filtration technology
The work that goes into creating award-winning wines cannot be understated. As the fields of Australian wineries become ripe for harvest season, winemakers prepare their facilities for processing wine products, with the understanding that each sip must reflect the intended flavour and texture of the quality of their grapes.
Peters Oreo Stick sandwiches with Cadbury chocolate have hit the market
Peters, Cadbury and Oreo have banded together to create the all-new Oreo Stick Sandwich. The cookie sandwich is now frozen on a sticky-finger-free stick and fully dunked in a thick layer of Cadbury milk chocolate.
SMC Corporation says its ‘business as usual’ when it comes to customer training
Despite the disruptions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, training remains firmly at the forefront of SMC Corporation Australia New Zealand’s customer value proposition.
Close the Loop acquires 100 per cent of Oceanic Agencies packaging group
Close the Loop, an end-to-end solutions provider from design and manufacturing, through to collection and recycling of products, has acquired leading seafood commercial packaging provider, Oceanic Agencies for $3.25 million.
International collaboration set to pave new way for sustainable eating
South Australian authentic Italian ‘at-home’ brand Cucina Classicahas announced a partnership with the award-winning international one hundred percent plant based Canadian food company, Modern Meat.
Star Scientific to provide carbon-free industrial heat for Mars Food Australia in industry-first pilot
The Central Coast Hydrogen Food Cluster and Star Scientific Limited have announced the first applied research project of its HERO technology, using hydrogen to provide heat for industrial-scale sanitation with Mars Food Australia.
Dr Jerry Schwartz and Prof John Rasko craft Two Doctors whiskey and launch a new whiskey bar at Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains
Two prominent Sydney doctors, Prof John Raskoand Dr Jerry Schwartz, are putting their talents together for another very worthy cause – the production of a new single malt whiskey, appropriately named Two Doctors.
Discover FoodTech Qld: Your destination for food innovation in 2022
The manufacturing industry has been waiting for an event to connect and do business, and what better place to reconnect with peers than in the sunny Gold Coast? Join the industry at FoodTech Qld 7-8 July 2022 at Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre for two days of business, networking, and education.
To understand the challenges, you need to be on the factory floor
The SMC Corporation Australia New Zealand prides itself on understanding the challenges faced in food and beverage manufacturing, and it’s a philosophy that the company has adopted the world over.
Calibration check technology, the temperature sensor that checks itself
The slightest measurement errors can cause great damage to manufacturer, such as the product recall of entire production runs or expensive downtime, and then there is the damage to the brand reputation.
Aboriginal-owned private equity firm Biripi Capital secures $20M impact investment from Hudson Food Group
Biripi Capital, Australia’s first Aboriginal-owned private equity firm, today announced the financial close of an initial tranche of A$20 million investment from Melbourne-based Hudson Food Group.
Business-critical trends, strategies discussed at AUSPACK 2022 Leaders Forum
Understanding trends driving the industry, gaining insights into their impact, and learning strategies to strengthen businesses now and into the future, will be key takeaways from sessions at the new AUSPACK Leaders Forum.
Australia’s first certified organic aperitivo has arrived
Three Foxes Distillery in Melbourne has announced the launch of Sunny Arvo, Australia’s first certified organic aperitivo.
Howard Park expands viticulture team as it grows vineyard holdings
Family-owned Howard Park Wines is growing its presence in the Margaret River wine region with the acquisition of two new vineyard sites, in addition to welcoming a new member to its experienced viticulture team.
FIAL injects $600K into agri-food regions, announces successful cluster program applicants
The Food and Agribusiness Growth Centre, trading as FIAL, is supporting growth in the food and agribusiness sector with the announcement of four new regional clusters awarded a combined $600,000 in funding under the organisation’s latest Cluster Program.
Resilient Supply Chain: EcoStruxure enables trust in the food and beverage industry
Food and Beverage supply chains are complex, yet somehow well integrated. The latest disruption forced companies to reorganise their supply chains, more regionally with flexibility and visibility across complex systems. Read the eGuide to learn more about how digital technologies present the robust solution to manage such complexity.