Gates®

Replacing roller chain with poly chain in F&B applications

According to Gates®, roller chains are a thing of the past. As a leading manufacturer of drive belt solutions – and the inventor of the original V-belt – Gates® has a history of innovation, and the Poly Chain® GT™ Carbon™ synchronous belt is an example of innovation at its finest, improving the safety, efficiency and longevity of power transmission in food and beverage applications. Read More
grease

High steaks, smart solutions

Anyone who has tried scrubbing thick grease off metal knows just how stubborn it can be. Soap and hot water will only go so far, often leaving a residual sheen that just won’t budge. Read More
Food packaging

Food packaging leading the way

There are numerous forces at play in the ready-made and takeaway food industry that are demanding change. With the pandemic, the growth of meal delivery services and significant changes and innovations in the ready-made meal market, not to mention an increased expectation around sustainability – food packaging looks set for a shake-up. Read More

Fresh produce business gets a whole new bearing on production

Frequent equipment washdowns in food production are essential to achieving high standards of sterility. However, it is widely known that greased bearings and high-pressure washdowns have a problematic relationship – the constant cleaning washes away bearing lubrication and chemicals can be tough on the bearings themselves, causing early wear.
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Latte art

Latte art to dazzle at Fine Food Australia

With numerous coffee industry exhibitors and attendees attending the Fine Food Australia 2022 trade event on 5-8 September at Melbourne’s Convention and Exhibition Centre, one hotly anticipated speaker session will be Latte Art and Plant Milk Texturing by barista extraordinaire, Hany Ezzat.
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