Case Studies
Wastewater treatment at Norco Foods achieving good results
Australian farmer-owned dairy cooperative Norco Foods continues to receive good results from its Aerofloat wastewater treatment plant. [ + ]
Citrus oil producer uses vacuum distillation
Capua 1880 uses dry screw vacuum technology from Busch Vacuum Pumps and Systems to produce high-quality essential oils from citrus fruits for use in food flavouring. [ + ]
From food waste to fertiliser
Waste management company JJ Richards & Sons' waste reception centre in Sydney transforms commercial and retail food waste into green energy and fertiliser for agricultural use. [ + ]
Powering offshore salmon farming
ABB has been awarded an aquaculture project to power an arctic offshore farming facility in Norway where up to 5990 tonnes of salmon will be farmed. [ + ]
Yoghurt giant uses software to smooth operations
Chobani is using Ignition software to improve productivity and efficiency in three plants in Idaho, New York and Australia. [ + ]
Pumps reduce the risk of dairy contamination
A dairy-based ingredients manufacturer has eliminated the risk of contamination by installing 10 MasoSine Certa 250 pumps from Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group. [ + ]
Reliable ready meals
Ready meal manufacturer Rowan Foods has replaced some of its older equipment with machines from tray sealing specialist Proseal to maintain reliable production. [ + ]
It can pay to invest in bespoke equipment
As no two industrial processes or production lines are the same, bespoke equipment can often be a more cost-effective option for customised processes. [ + ]
Nestlé uses analytics to improve demand planning
Nestlé has embedded SAS Analytics into key business processes that will help it sense demand for its consumer goods more accurately and reliably on a global basis. [ + ]
Fruit specialist leaves nothing to chance with X-ray
A gourmet fruit specialist is using an Ishida X-ray inspection system to ensure its shredded apricots remain free from minute stone and other contaminants. [ + ]
Tasmanian distillery combats counterfeiting using IoT
Tasmania's Old Kempton Distillery has used the HID Global IoT platform with AusNFC tags to combat counterfeiting of its whiskies and other liquor products. [ + ]
Communicate product recalls quickly with GS1 Australia Recall
Managing a food product recall in the digital age means businesses need to have the right systems and procedures in place to respond quickly and effectively. [ + ]
Deli salad plant benefits from speed and efficiency of Certa pumps
Eight MasoSine Certa pumps from Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group are boosting operational efficiency at a Danish deli salad plant. [ + ]
Goulburn Valley farmer slashes energy costs with solar
The Rachele Family has reduced its onsite electricity use by about 30% and saved more than $62,000 a year in electricity after installing a solar PV system across its two cold storage sheds. [ + ]
Meat marinade manufacturer keeps its cool
US soup and sauce manufacturer Ready Foods has reduced the time it takes to chill its meat marinade by a third using a turnkey cooling system from HRS Heat Exchangers. [ + ]
