Full supply chain visibility enables Kagome to be able to ascertain tell the whole history of any packet of its tomato products — down to where and when the tomatoes were harvested. [ + ]

An Ishida multihead weigher at premium Irish vegetable grower Leo Dunne has played a central role in helping the company expand its operation into the supply of processed carrots. [ + ]

Whilst a majority of food processing plants use compressed air as their major power source, many are unaware of the significant cost and the potential energy savings that can be achieved through the application of variable speed drive (VSD) technology, which can lower the cost of compressed air by as much as 35%. [ + ]

The latest AFCG CHEP Retail Index points to modest recovery in retail turnover in Australia, led by the food, particularly catered food, sector. [ + ]

The boom of food home delivery services is spreading to the corporate world, and canny caterers can cash in. [ + ]

Blockchain can help to break down information silos to improve visibility and traceability from the farm to the table — want to know more? [ + ]

Artificial intelligence is helping the Australian wine industry to significantly increase production efficiency by optimising machine use. Surely this system would have applications across at least all beverage manufacturers, if not the entire food industry. [ + ]

Sous-vide meets the washing machine in a different way of preparing dinner. [ + ]

Artificial intelligence (AI) gives computers humanoid and cognitive abilities that can lead to an increase in productivity. In addition, machine learning (ML) systems can be employed to assess problems and needs and resolve them accordingly. [ + ]

Alex Fileczki is the latest Australian packaging professional to attain the Certified Packaging Professional (CPP) designation. [ + ]

Is the UK is prepared for the most complex ever change to its food system, which will be required before Brexit? No — leaving the European Union poses serious risks to consumer interests, public health, businesses and workers in the food sector. [ + ]

More than 150,000 meals are served each year to personnel working at Australia's Antarctic and sub-Antarctic stations. Here is a quick peek at their once-a-year shopping list. [ + ]

Peppers, chillies and olives with a filling are classic Mediterranean starters. But until now, filling the little delicacies has purely been a manual job — a time-consuming and cost-intensive one. Automation technology now makes the process easier and faster. [ + ]

Fine Food Australia is the premier trade exhibition for the food industry. Showcasing the latest products, the event attracts buyers from restaurants, cafes, bakeries, retailers, caterers, bars, hotels and other food businesses from across the country. [ + ]

Machines and products will organise, steer and control themselves autonomously in the smart factories that are on the horizon for almost all sectors of the food industry. However, this will not happen unless the networking challenges are solved — and this is where smart sensors will come out to play. [ + ]