Industry News
CSIRO invests $20 million towards SME innovation
CSIRO has announced a $20 million investment towards small to medium enterprise growth. [ + ]
Four attributes food processers look for in equipment
At APPEX 2024, Heat and Control noticed visitors were looking for solutions and equipment that can acheive four distinct roles. [ + ]
Nestlé Purina PetCare opens its US$450m+ pet food facility
Purina took three years to repurpose a former brewery to create a new pet food factory in North Carolina, which was opened on 26 March 2024. [ + ]
China to remove import duties from Australian bottled wine
Australian wine producers have welcomed China's decision to remove import duties from Australian bottled wine, but it may not be a quick recovery. [ + ]
Kombucha effect on fat metabolism studied
Researchers have found that the microbes in kombucha make changes to fat metabolism in the intestines of a model worm species similar to the effects of fasting. [ + ]
Are smart technologies the answer to the manufacturing labour shortage?
Rockwell Automation has released its 2024 State of Smart Manufacturing Report which cites automation and robotics as a way to address labour skills shortages. [ + ]
Plant-based conversion for Danone's beverage production facility
Danone has transformed its beverage production facility in southwestern France to completely plant-based, citing anticipated customer needs as the reason for the switch. [ + ]
Wine created using AI
Wine of Moldova has unveiled its "First AI Vintage", creating a wine under the guidance of artificial intelligence (AI). [ + ]
Better beer: are computers the way forward?
Beer might have an even tastier future say Belgian researchers, who used a machine learning method to make better tasting beers. [ + ]
Wonderful time of year to be a chocolatier
Leading up to Easter, Koko Black has increased its production by 25%. [ + ]
Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design Awards for ANZ open for entry
Entries close 3 May for the 2024 Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design (PIDA) Awards for ANZ. [ + ]
Chocolate prices heading up into Easter
Not 'egg-cellent' news before Easter with Australian consumers facing higher chocolate prices as global cocoa prices soar, according to Rabobank data. [ + ]
Americold opens temperature-controlled facility in WA
Americold continues its expansion in Australia with the recent opening of its facility in Spearwood, Western Australia. [ + ]
2024 Australian Small Business Champion finalists announced
The 2024 Australian Small Business Champion Awards have unveiled seven finalists within the Manufacturing Food category. [ + ]
Flow wrap packaging applications webinar from Mettler-Toledo
Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection's webinar — 4 Steps to Maximise Product Quality in Horizontal Flow Wrap Applications — has been scheduled for 8 May. [ + ]
