Industry News
Fortifi acquires NZ-based MHM Automation
Fortifi Food Processing Solutions has acquired MHM Automation (MHM), a New Zealand-based provider of post-harvest processing, protein processing and packaging solutions. [ + ]
SMC to launch Open IIoT Demo Unit at APPEX 2024
SMC Corporation Australia New Zealand (ANZ) will be exhibiting a custom-built demo unit on Open IIoT’s stand at APPEX 2024 to showcase the company's latest in Industry 4.0 'smarts'. [ + ]
JBS Australia to double capacity at its meat processing facility
JBS Australia is ramping up the operational capacity at its red meat processing facility in Dinmore, Qld, to eventually double its daily processing capacity. [ + ]
A tale of two industries: beverage success while food finding its feet
A review of Australian SMBs by software firm Unleashed showed beverages have champagne on ice, while the food manufacturing sector remains in a tough spot. [ + ]
Chadwicks to showcase sustainable lidding solutions at APPEX
Chadwicks is set to showcase its latest sustainable lidding solutions at APPEX in Melbourne from 12–15 March. [ + ]
Paddock-to-plate traceability protocol being developed from trials
The Australian Agricultural Traceability Protocol is being developed to improve the accuracy, verifiability and confidence in ESG reporting and accreditation. [ + ]
New inquiry — the role of Australian agriculture in Southeast Asia
The Australian Parliament's Agriculture Committee has commenced an inquiry into the role of Australian agriculture in Southeast Asian markets and is calling for submissions from interested stakeholders. [ + ]
Result Group expands Sustainability Corner at APPEX 2024
Result Group has announced the inclusion of additional associations in the Sustainability Corner at APPEX 2024. [ + ]
Milo factory in Smithtown gets a $32m boost
Nestlé Australia has announced a $32m investment in its Smithtown factory in NSW, in order to boost production capacity of the company's Milo product here in Australia. [ + ]
Dairy facts can make consumers buy more milk, study finds
A new consumer study looked at how their behaviour is influenced after viewing infographics and educational material about dairy's nutritional benefits. [ + ]
Fonterra's ingredients brand launches carbon footprint tool
Fonterra's ingredients and solutions brand, NZMP, has launched a tool that is designed to provide an emissions profile of individual New Zealand NZMP products. [ + ]
Improving the shelf life of mushrooms
Customised modified atmosphere packaging films have been developed to preserve fresh whole and sliced white mushrooms and whole exotic mushrooms. [ + ]
Cargill and ENOUGH expand alt-protein partnership
Cargill and fermented protein maker ENOUGH are expanding their current partnership to help further innovation of alternative meat and dairy solutions. [ + ]
Workshop designed to help boost native food markets
Around 70 native foods business practitioners attended the inaugural First Nations Native Food Blockchain Workshop at Healesville last week. [ + ]
Creating future foods using precision fermentation at Mackay pilot plant
A $3.9m upgrade of the QUT Mackay Renewable Biocommodities Pilot Plant into a food-grade compliant facility will enable the industry to fast-track novel food ingredient development at scale. [ + ]