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Researchers from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM) have developed an innovative optical sensor using conventional tape, a low-cost and flexible material that can be easily acquired at stationery shops. It can detect variations of the optical properties of a liquid when is immersed. The sensor can be used to control both the quality of beverages … Continue reading Flexible optical sensors to control beverage quality →

Methane concentrations in the atmosphere are growing faster than any time in the past 20 years. The increase is largely driven by the growth in food production, according to the Global Methane Budget released today. Methane is contributing less to global warming than carbon dioxide (CO₂), but it is a very powerful greenhouse gas. Since … Continue reading Methane from food production – the next wildcard in climate change →

Coca-Cola Amatil NZ has announced its top suppliers at a special awards ceremony held at the Viaduct Convention Centre in Auckland. Listed as among the select few companies to achieve the Aon Best Employer accreditation for 2016, Coca-Cola Amatil NZ has a history of maintaining a positive working environment for its more than 1,000 staff, … Continue reading Coca-Cola recognises top NZ suppliers →

Launched in 2012 by northern NSW-based company New World Foods is a snack food company on the move. According to Managing Director  and the brains behind the brand, Don Nisbet, he always had the ambition to develop a range of snack food products and a legends brand. Around five years ago, the Local Legends concept … Continue reading Beef jerky brand moo-ving at a rapid rate →

Last Friday , over 170 people from the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP), the Australian Packaging & Processing Machinery Association (APPMA), the Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Australia (SCLAA) and the QLD Supply Chain and Logistics Conference (QSCLC) spent their Christmas Party packing over 1100 hampers for Foodbank to provide to those in need during … Continue reading Packaging & supply chain bodies pack Xmas hampers worth $120,000 →

The Chairman of Murray Goulburn Co-operative Co. Limited (MG), Philip Tracy, today announced that the Board of Directors has appointed Ari Mervis as the new Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of MG and MG Responsible Entity Limited. He will commence on Monday, 13 February 2017. Commenting on the appointment of Mr Mervis, Mr Tracy … Continue reading Ari Mervis appointed CEO and MD of Murray Goulburn →

Twinings has released a new blend, Twinings Morning Tea, created by Master Tea Blender Philippa Thacker and 10th generation Twining, Stephen Twining, due to hit shelves late January 2017. “Speaking with dozens of Australian women during my recent tour around Australia, I discovered what women really wanted from a cup of tea was refreshment, and … Continue reading Twinings releases new tea blend →

Dozens of wineries in Australia’s premier wine state are harnessing the sun’s power for purposes beyond growing grapes. South Australian wineries are embracing solar energy at twice the rate of other business sectors, installers say. Yalumba Wine Company in the Barossa Valley is just weeks away from completing one of the largest commercial solar system … Continue reading SA wine industry leads way on solar uptake →

Ceres Organics has introduced Kale Chips in ‘cheesy’, ‘spicy’ and ‘garlicky’ flavours. Certified organic and packed with plant-based nutrients, Ceres Organics Kale Chips are made naturally with no chemicals, artificial ingredients or preservatives. The range is suitable for people who are gluten intolerant or following paleo or vegan diets. This snack is made with kale … Continue reading New Kale chips suitable for gluten intolerance →

Australasia’s iconic food manufacturing event, foodpro, will be partnering with Food Innovation Australia (FIAL) in a brand new initiative: The Supply Chain Integrity Zone. Security in the supply chain is vital to the food manufacturing process with traceability and audit compliance a priority; however smaller manufacturers often find it costly to comply. The majority of … Continue reading Small manufacturers will get into the zone at foodpro →

Production lines for still beverages utilising nitrogen dosing can now also take advantage of the Sidel StarLite PET bottle base with the launch of the Sidel StarLite Nitro version. The new base ensures bottle resistance and stability, even under extremely high temperature conditions, while also providing benefits in terms of both lightweighting and energy saving. The … Continue reading PET bottle making stability increased with less energy →

Bestech Australia has introduced the OX2/231, an oxygen permeability tester to determine oxygen transmission rate of film and package products, including plastic films, composite films, sheeting, plastic bottles, plastic bags and other packages. This is important to ensure the food product maintains a long shelf life. It comes with 2 test modes for both films … Continue reading Oxygen permeability tester for food and package makers →

Following a successful Sydney debut last weekend, Heineken is set to bring its Heineken Saturday event to the rest of Australia, and in turn, extending the partnership with the Royal Croquet Club. The next stop for the event of the beer brand will be Melbourne on 17 December, before rolling out at Perth, Adelaide and … Continue reading Heineken’s partnership with Royal Croquet Club extended →

Annies Fruit Bars, a subsidiary of Kono NZ,  has been named as the Best Kids Food Product in the 2016 Munch Foods Awards. The awards, now in their fourth year, are run by Munch, an eco-friendly New Zealand company that makes and markets products and offers ideas and recipes online to feed the family. The … Continue reading Annies Fruit Bars clean up at the Munch Awards →

Huon Aquaculture has become the first Australian business of its kind to obtain a AA grade in two categories from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) Global Standards, a leading safety and quality certification programme, used by over 23,000 certificated suppliers in 123 countries. Huon received the coveted AA rating after a testing and accreditation process … Continue reading Aussie salmon lands AA rating from BRC →

Exair has added smaller and larger sizes to the air operated 316 Stainless Steel Threaded Line Vac conveyor product line, which is designed to convert ordinary pipe into a powerful in-line conveying system for food products, pharmaceuticals and other bulk materials. The 316SS Threaded Line Vac is now available with NPT threads for use on … Continue reading Stainless steel pipe conveyor for food makers →

According to reports, UK-based meat processor Hilton Food Group has announced the opening of a new meat processing facility in Queensland. The facility will be primarily supplying Woolworths  and will be capable of supplying Woolworths stores across both Queensland and parts of New South Wales, with beef, lamb, pork and other meat products. The company is now … Continue reading Hilton Food Group to open $115m meat plant in Queensland →

Canadian Club has once again signed on as an official partner, official spirit and exclusive dark spirit, of the Australian Open, one of the nation’s largest annual sporting events. For the second year in a row, Canadian Club (CC) will be making a ‘racquet’ at the Australian Open Festival with the Canadian Club Racquet Club activation … Continue reading Canadian Club named as an official partner of the Australian Open →

Routine moisture-analyser testing between professional calibrations is a good way to ensure moisture measurements are consistently correct. However, regular performance testing is often neglected because traditional methods are time-consuming and impractical. Mettler Toledo’s SmartCal offers a fast way to verify the performance and veracity of a moisture analyser. SmartCal simultaneously tests both the heating and … Continue reading New reliability test for moisture analysers →

Asahi Beverages, the Australia New Zealand business of the Japanese beverage giant and Wipro Limited, a leading global information technology business services company, have been jointly recognised for the ‘Best BPO Sourcing’ partnership of 2016 by the ANZ Paragon Awards, presented in Sydney. Now in their sixth year, the Paragon Awards honour and recognize companies … Continue reading Asahi Beverages & Wipro partnership recognised with award →