Food production is considered to be a very delicate business and the processes it involves are correspondingly costly and complex. The
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Tecweigh WP50 weight processor adds functionality to weighbelt feeders
Tecweigh’s current range of food-grade stainless-steel weighbelt feeders has been enhanced by the release of the next gen WP50 weight processor.
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ELGAS and LPG: Powering efficiency in Food & Beverage manufacturing
The Australian food and beverage manufacturing sector thrives on efficiency, precision, and reliability. In this demanding landscape, Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) supplied by ELGAS emerges as a versatile and dependable energy solution. From powering commercial kitchens with instant and controllable heat crucial for consistent cooking quality, to fuelling essential processes like steam generation for sterilisation and hot water for sanitation, LPG plays a vital role in maintaining productivity and hygiene standards. Its adaptability extends to powering packaging and processing equipment, ensuring smooth operations across the production line.
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Heat and Control acquires Tek-Dry Systems and Hunt Heat Exchangers
Heat and Control, a manufacturer of food industry equipment, has acquired Tek-Dry Systems and Hunt Heat Exchangers, two providers of thermal processing and heat transfer equipment.
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Leadership change for AFGC as Barden steps down
The chairman of the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC), Anthony Holme, has announced that AFGC CEO Tanya Barden will depart the organisation following a mutually agreed separation.
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International markets to boost agriculture sector
Australia’s network of free trade agreements continues to offer valuable opportunities for sectors such as red meat, grain, seafood, horticulture, and other industries in agriculture.
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Measuring colour in brewing from Hach
Colour measurement is becoming more and more important in the brewing industry as awareness of quality increases. The hue or shade of a beer is primarily derived from grains and sometimes from fruit or other ingredients in beer. Beer styles made with caramelised, toasted or roasted malts or grains will exhibit increasingly darker colours. The colour of a beer may often, but not always, allow the consumer to anticipate how a beer might taste. It’s important to note that beer colour does not equate to alcohol level.
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No vacancy! Why using warehouse space better is critical in this market
Despite signs of improvement in the last quarter, the fact is, Australia has the tightest warehousing market globally. The national vacancy rate for industrial logistics space was 1.9 per cent in the second half of 2024 – the lowest in the world.
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Reducing waste in sticky situations
A sticky product caused costly clean-up and safety issues—until a food-grade cleaner dramatically improved belt hygiene at this confectionery operation.
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Celebrating with Women in Industry Awards
Nominations are officially open for the 2025 Women in Industry Awards. For more than 10 years, these awards recognise outstanding women from across a range of industrial sectors. This is your opportunity to recognise the women who are driving change in your industry and – in doing so – breaking down barriers and creating new possibilities for the next generation.
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Seamless transformation using Fosroc flooring
A pharmaceutical factory in Queensland faced a challenge – its aging vinyl flooring had become cracked and worn, posing risks to hygiene and safety. The company needed to replace the flooring – one that not only would stand up to rigorous cleaning but also meet the industry’s safety requirements. It also wanted it in a vibrant blue shade. Enter Fosroc.
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Food price inflation eased last quarter
Consumers have seen a slight easing in food price inflation, according to the latest quarterly Consumer Price Index (CPI) data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
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Australian Bakels – perfecting food ingredients
As a key player in the Australian food and beverage manufacturing sector, Australian Bakels is known for its innovative approach to ingredient development. With its headquarters in Silverwater, New South Wales, the company also operates nationwide with an extensive supply chain network.
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Does organic food need more regulation?
A new Senate Committee Report has outlined how the organic food sector’s lack of regulation is leaving it vulnerable to greenwashing and exploitation.
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Food safe stainless-steel fanless industrial panel PC
Interworld Electronics has introduced the FABS-9B series of food safe stainless-steel, fanless industrial Panel PCs from APLEX Technology.
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Australian Food Pact – food waste reduction working
Australia is taking a leadership role in addressing food waste through the Australian Food Pact, a voluntary, multi-year initiative launched in 2021 by End Food Waste Australia to bring together businesses across the food supply chain.
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Beer sector – consumption down, revenue up
Australia’s beer manufacturing industry has seen steady growth in recent years, despite a decline in per capita beer consumption, according to the latest research from IBISWorld.
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Tecweigh expands capabilities of volumetric auger feeders
Tecweigh, a specialist in industrial feeding systems, has introduced the TT20 gravimetric controller, a product designed to enhance the functionality of its existing range of volumetric auger feeders.
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Additives – trends and drivers through 2030
Australia’s food additives market is set for steady growth through 2025 and beyond, with key drivers including evolving consumer preferences, an expanding food industry, and increasing regulatory pressures,
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High-speed thermocouple measurement USB I/O module
The ICP DAS USB-4018HS-16 emerges as a solution in the realm of data acquisition, particularly designed for precise thermocouple measurement across a diverse range of industrial applications. As part of the USB-4000 series, this 16-channel high-speed thermocouple measurement USB I/O module stands out for its ease of use and rapid deployment capabilities, offering a seamless USB 2.0 full-speed (12 Mbps) connection without the need for an external power supply, being efficiently USB bus-powered.
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