Case Studies
Victorian meat processor installs cogen to cut emissions
Meat processor Greenham has installed a cogeneration system at its Tongala plant with an aim to reduce operating carbon emissions. [ + ]
Brewery clamps down on kegs
To improve its end-of-line logistics, a UK-based brewery equipped its trucks with clamp attachments, each capable of handling up to 18 kegs at a time. [ + ]
Hygiene solution for meat and sausage manufacturer
A German meat manufacturer uses Kronen UVC disinfection locks for disinfection of sausage casings or ham coatings prior to processing into sausages and ham slices. [ + ]
Campbell's Australia achieves energy savings with motor tech
Campbell's Australia was sceptical that new motor technology could deliver big energy savings at a factory in Shepparton. The proof was in the power bill. [ + ]
Chr. Hansen develops culture that reduces browning of cheeses
The F-DVS Pure Appeal culture is designed to help pasta filata makers produce mozzarella-type cheeses with a tailored level of browning for use on pizzas. [ + ]
BrewDog's $55m carbon-negative plan
As its Brisbane brews launch, BrewDog unveiled a $55m climate action plan that includes a host of sustainability initiatives introduced in Australia. [ + ]
Case sealed: the benefits of packaging automation
The food and beverage industry can leverage the many benefits that packaging automation imparts for an efficient streamlined process. [ + ]
Meat processing: do you know which cut is more profitable?
Visibility of actual daily costs by work centre are critical for large-scale meat processing plants. [ + ]
Making juice beverages without preservatives
Beverage producer Bidco, in Kenya, has installed a NitroHotfill line from Krones. [ + ]
Seafood supplier achieves oceans of savings with freezer tech
A Brisbane-based fish importer and retailer has reduced its energy consumption and bills with a smart solution for its freezer room. [ + ]
High-tech potato processing line to be installed in Brazil
A potato processor in Brazil is adding a multimillion-dollar potato strip processing line designed to process 30,000 kg of frozen French fries per hour. [ + ]
Getting a grip on pet food pouches
HMPS recently partnered with SMC to design a customised robotic vacuum solution for off-loading pet food pouches for an export client. [ + ]
Calculating 'safety stock' the key to minimising supply chain risk
The food and beverage industry can pose unique challenges for inventory management so how can you plan buffer stock to help meet fluctuating demand? [ + ]
Upcycling for gut health: antioxidant powders from fruit waste
Powders made from blueberries and persimmon waste are rich in antioxidants and could be good for the gut microbiome. [ + ]
New heights for bottled water
Packaged water in Uganda is climbing to ever new heights using KHS technology and optimised PET bottles. [ + ]
