The Metcash distribution centre spans an impressive 68,000m2 and features a 50,500m2 ambient warehouse and temperature controlled zones. Read more
Create value by implementing plant modelling and simulation
Steven Sischy, from APS Industrial, speaks with Food and Beverage Industry News about the benefits of digitisation and digital twins in manufacturing. Read more
Driving a reappraisal of what vodka can mean to consumers
The new Idle Hour Vodka is the result of extensive market research and experimentation designed to bring a new type of spirit to the Australian market. Read more
AFCCC chairman calls on the industry to change
Cold chain culture must change if food waste targets are to be met, writes Mark Mitchell, chairman of the Australian Food Cold Chain Council (AFCCC). Read more
Traffic management best practice in food manufacturing facilities
The changing requirements in food and beverage manufacturing facilities creates an ongoing struggle for plant/site managers to produce an effective traffic management plan. With areas constantly being repurposed, standards updated and new traffic management solutions introduced regularly, it’s a battle understanding what will work in each situation. Read more
Testing Solutions for the Lactose Intolerant
An estimated 68 per cent of consumers worldwide have a low ability to digest lactose. Lactose intolerance is an uncomfortable dietary restriction that affects the ability to digest lactose, a sugar found in milk and dairy products.
Organisations and governments unite to fight food waste
Stop Food Waste Australia is leading the way in the fight against the scourge of food waste, Food and Beverage Industry News reports. Read more
Beca helping clients navigate the unfamiliar road to sustainability
Food and Beverage Industry News speaks with Beca about the drivers for change, getting started and some of the solutions helping industry transform sustainable strategic objectives into a roadmap to reality. Read more
How can smart machines and robotics improve line performance?
Smart machines and robotics present the key to “agile manufacturing” in food and beverage by enhancing real time visibility and performance of flexible operations. Read more
Minimum effort and maximum efficiency with VEGAPOINT 24
VEGAPOINT 24 level switches master sticky and viscous substances, Food and Beverage Industry News reports. Read more
Sullair offers peace of mind with oil-free for some of Australia’s favourite snacks
Many businesses define their practice around industry standards laid out before them. Leading Australian food manufacturers are choosing peace of mind as the way forward and it’s paying off. Read more
NSW government sets out new targets for reducing food waste
The release of the new Waste and Sustainable Material Strategy from the NSW government has outlined a six-year strategy for creating a circular economy, which includes addressing the high levels of food waste. Read more
Grundfos: Driving the food transformation together
The food and beverage industry is in the middle of a transformation driven by the need for more sustainable, efficient, and digital manufacturing. With Grundfos, there’s already a way to reach these goals together. Read more
Helping you create great plant-based food with natural colours
Oterra make it easy to use natural colours. Whatever your challenge, whatever the food and beverage category, we know we can help. Oterra, formerly Chr. Hansen Natural Colours, has been working with colour since 1876. And we’ve continued to bring the very best of nature to food and beverage manufacturers and consumers ever since. Read more
Australian Waste and Recycling Expo (AWRE) postponed to 2022
The Australian Waste and Recycling Expo (AWRE) has announced the 2021 event will be postponed to 24-25 August 2022 at the ICC Sydney, due to the impact of continued border uncertainty and extended lockdowns. Read more
Electric cylinders in high demand
Best known for their flexibility, ease of use and precision, it is easy to see why electric cylinders are so in demand. Read more
Exciting new technology for classic food products
As a pivotal partner of the Natec Network, Gold Peg manufactures innovative equipment for producing classic food products such as processed cheese, mozzarella, mayonnaise, mashed potato, baby food, and all types of sauces. Read more
How to save time on belt repairs: A grain handling case study
When you work in the grain handling business, ensuring your conveyor equipment is in tip top condition for harvest season is essential. Which is why Kerry Hickmott leans on BSC in Toowoomba for the support and supply of LOCTITE®product for preventative maintenance and belt repair.
“I run a workshop that primarily builds and repairs grain handling equipment for a major grain producer,” explains Kerry. “In Queensland we have two harvest seasons for grain – these fall over spring and summer. For this reason, we carry out maintenance and repair work from April through to September to make sure the equipment is in good condition for harvest.”
Grain belts are, of course, critical to these operations. Business Development Executive for BSC in Toowoomba, Mark Brocherie, explains why.
“When it comes to handling the grain, conveyor belts are commonly used. This rubber belting can tear from time to time,” he says. “If you do have a tear in the belt, it can lead to premature failure and consequently cause a lot of damage, including a potential breakdown.”
According to Kerry, breakdowns have to be avoided at all costs.
“Downtime is not an option for us – if it does occur, it has serious implications for our business, not just in terms of immediate costs but in how those subsequent delays will affect our customers,” expounds Kerry. “It’s a competitive business. If people are waiting too long to drop their grain off, they will call another grain depot to make alternative arrangements.”
Ready-to-eat meal market is experiencing rapid growth
Total Construction is helping companies get new manufacturing facilities off the ground for the growing ready-to-eat meal sector. Read more
Keep up with the rapidly evolving industry technology
Open IIoT is encouraging food and beverage manufacturers to get onto Industry 4.0 or risk falling behind the competition. Balluff sales manager Jim Wallace told Food and Beverage Industry News that Industry 4.0 concepts were critical when it came to making informed decisions about the production process. Read more