The ground-breaking XPlanar system from Beckhoff offers boundless potential for streamlining production machines and plant design. It utilises planar movers that float freely over floors of planar tiles
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Breakthrough development in commercial production of natural aromatic compound
Conagen, a US-based biotechnology company focusing on research and development, announced today its breakthrough development in the commercial production of natural aromatic compound, γ-Decalactone from
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Why industrial gases are important in fish farming
Fish is a nourishing, healthy food that is popular throughout the world. However, as the planet’s population grows, fish stocks in some oceans are dwindling. One way to address this shortage is fish
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Flowmeter helps with quick media changeover
Food safety and hygiene were in the news in June this year when eight brands of milk were recalled in Victoria and New South Wales amid fears that they had been contaminated by cleaning fluid.
Production
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Solid and perforated steel bake oven belts save time and money
IPCO offers a range of steel-grade belts to suit different needs and environments. IPCO 1100C grade is a carbon-steel product that is used by the bakery industry, while IPCO 1200SA is a stainless-steel
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Branding and supply chain: why they matter
Danny Celoni is the Australasian CEO of one of the most recognisable names on the planet – PepsiCo. Having more than 22 years’ experience in sales, strategising and marketing throughout the Pacific
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Why mass flow meters are important in fish farming
Fish consumption is rising. With the increase of the world population and the need for nutritious food, health-conscious consumers are looking for alternatives to “a nice slice of meat”. And they end
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Why solid grease provides peace of mind for food manufacturers
Contamination of food and beverages during manufacturing is always in the back of the mind of those who run the processing factories. At any time during course of making product, plant and machinery could
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Finnish startup makes alternative protein from carbon dioxide
An innovative startup company from Finland has piloted a new alternative protein product made out of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. This meat alternative has the potential to address the environmental
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Modbus available on FCI’s line of compact thermal mass air/gas flow meters
The new Modbus option for the ST51A and ST75A Flow Meters represents FCI’s continued commitment to providing optimal thermal mass flow meter design and value. They combine highly dependable surface-mount,
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FoodTech QLD – providing solutions for the food & beverage industry
FoodTech QLD opened to positive reviews from both exhibitors and attendees. Hosted at the Brisbane Convention Centre, more than 130 companies had their wares and services on show aimed at the food, beverage
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Bosch exhibits two new packaging systems for bars, biscuits and bakery
Bosch Packaging Technology will showcase its latest packaging system solutions for bars, biscuits and bakery at two global packaging trade shows in September. At PackExpo in Las Vegas, USA, Bosch will
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Cattle company serves up carbon neutral beef
One of Australia’s largest and oldest cattle producers has launched one of Australia’s first carbon-neutral beefs.
Five Founders is the first branded beef product to be launched by the North Australian
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How Vega has led the way in radar level transmitters
The use of the radar level transmitter for the process industry started back in 1991. These were extremely large units and operated with a 6GHz frequency. The units were sold generally into liquid applications
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How much does food contribute to Australia’s economy?
Australia’s food and grocery manufacturing sector is in many respects the quiet workhorse of the national economy. Australia’s largest manufacturing sector comprises companies that typically take produce
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Designing and building a facility in Asia: What you need to know
Australian food and beverage manufacturers open processing factories in Asia for many different reasons – cheap labour, being closer to markets, lower running costs.
Wiley is a company that has spent
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Report shows food sector accounts for almost 40 per cent of Australian manufacturing jobs
The Australian Food and Grocery Council’s (AFGC)10th annual industry snapshot, State of the Industry 2018, reinforces the importance of the $131 billion food and beverage, grocery and fresh produce sector
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Australia and New Zealand Industrial EtherCAT Seminar Series 2018
Industrial Ethernet and EtherCAT in particular are hot topics in the global automation industry: Traditional fieldbus systems are showing their limitations today as new technologies are appearing that
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Newly Weds Foods knows not all breadcrumbs are created equal
Breadcrumbs are one of the unsung heroes of the food industry. They are used in many product applications but never really take precedence as the key ingredient. Hence, the selection of the right breadcrumbs
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Committing to sustainable cocoa farming
Last week, 41 players from the Swiss cocoa and chocolate sector, including FarmStrong Foundation, joined forces to form the Swiss Platform for Sustainable Cocoa.
The objective of the new platform is to
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