For NZ businesses seeking to grow internationally, Australia offers scale, cashflow and a springboard to multinational engagement. For many NZ companies forging business in developing markets, Australia provides the cashflow to continue their outreach. [ + ]

Packaging machinery's automation control systems and networks need to be secured to protect valuable intellectual property and enhance productivity. [ + ]

You might call it a global demand for small treats: the market demand for biscuits and savoury crackers is on the rise, creating opportunities for food manufacturers to develop and strengthen their brands. [ + ]

Did you watch 'Slaving away' on Four Corners on ABC1 last night (4/5/2015)? If you didn't you should.

Researchers have developed a method for detecting the cereulide toxin, which causes nausea and vomiting in humans. [ + ]

Nearly half of all foodborne illnesses are allegedly caused by contaminated fresh produce so any system that can prevent or control bacterial contamination on fresh produce will help improve food safety.

China has relegated France to third place on the list of the world's top wine-growing countries. With 799,000 hectares now under vine, China is second only to Spain, which has 1.02 million hectares of vineyards. [ + ]

A new refrigeration system has proved a vital consideration for Lion as the food and beverage manufacturer has expanded The Heritage cheese factory in Burnie to help supply growing international demand for dairy products. [ + ]

Do you want your food or beverage plant to take advantage of the latest innovations in automation, control and instrumentation? Do you know what these innovations are? [ + ]

How long do you think it takes before a high-fat diet begins impacting on our health? [ + ]

In light of recent discussion regarding food safety and country of origin labelling, GS1 Australia has addressed a persistent urban myth that the first three digits of a barcode act as a de facto country of origin label. [ + ]

When food firms face a meat or poultry recall, several factors determine how that recall affects the firm's bottom line. The most impactful factor is the class of the recall, which determines if a severe human health hazard is involved. Other factors include the size of the recall, size of the firm, if the firm has prior experience dealing with a recent recall and the media coverage surrounding the event. [ + ]

The Flagstaff Group is a social enterprise successfully competing in the meal delivery sector with a staff primarily comprising people with a disability. Confoil has worked with this unique organisation to automate some of its production processes.

Verification and validation are critical to the maintenance of a strong food safety regime but verification and validation are two terms that are often confused.

With quality and hygiene the top priorities in the meat processing industry, manufacturers are turning to state-of-the-art sensors that not only control production, but also record inline the quality of raw goods and manufacture. [ + ]