Maximise throughput, minimise downtime
01 April, 2026 | Supplied by: Flexicon Corporation (Aust) Pty LtdThe food industry frequently encounters bulk solids that resist reliable flow — engineered equipment for non-free-flowing bulk solids is designed to solve these challenges.
Plan for food security in the face of supply chain issues
26 March, 2026The Australian Government has established a National Food Supply Chain Assessment to manage the impacts of the conflict in the Middle East.
Swisslog SynQ warehouse management software
24 March, 2026 | Supplied by: Swisslog Australia & New ZealandSwisslog's SynQ software is designed to sit at the heart of automated intralogistics, bringing together warehouse management, execution, material flow and automation control into one unified platform.
Australian avocado industry trials retail ripeness scanner
19 March, 2026The Australian avocado industry is aiming to enhance supply chain quaility by trialling an in-store ripeness scanner that helps reduce bruising of the fruit.
Key Technology COMPASS Optical Sorter for corn, peas and green beans
13 March, 2026 | Supplied by: Key Technology Australia Pty LtdKey Technology has introduced its COMPASS Optical Sorter for fresh and frozen corn, peas and green beans.
Food distributor modernises its supply chain planning
12 March, 2026 | Supplied by: Manhattan Associates Pty LtdA food and beverage distributor is stepping up to an AI-driven supply chain technology platform to replace its fragmented legacy tools.
AI-powered robotic advances for chicken processing
11 March, 2026This AI system 'learns' by imitating human movements to grasp a chicken carcass by the legs, lift and hang it on a shackle conveyor.
The F&B manufacturing workforce challenge is about predictability, not volume
10 March, 2026 by Damien Durston, head of people management solutions at OneAdvanced ANZ | Supplied by: OneAdvancedFor many food and beverage manufacturers, the real difficulty lies in aligning workforce planning with an inherently volatile operating environment.
Critical turning point for resilience using automation
10 March, 2026 | Supplied by: Dematic Pty LtdDematic says supply chain speed, resilience and agility — not headcount growth — will determine who wins market share.
WorkSafe helps take the strain out of manual handling tasks
24 February, 2026In food manufacturing, certain repetitive tasks can lead to injuries if the risks aren't managed — WorkSafe Vic workshops are designed to help.
Robots that see around corners
16 February, 2026Penn researchers have developed a custom AI system that could help robots see around corners to improve safety in cluttered warehouses and factories.
Electric trucks hit the road to deliver beer in Perth
12 February, 2026Expected to deliver more than 10 million litres of beverages a year, five electric trucks are now being used by Asahi Beverages for deliveries across Perth.
MARTOR Australia SECUMAX 370 (Model 370001) safety knife
11 February, 2026 | Supplied by: Martor AustraliaMARTOR Australia introduces the SECUMAX 370, a concealed blade safety knife designed for cutting thick cardboard in warehouse and distribution environments.
ProMinent DULCODOS SAFE-IBC F&B metering and emptying station for intermediate bulk containers
16 January, 2026 | Supplied by: ProMinent Fluid Controls Pty LtdThe DULCODOS SAFE-IBC F&B from ProMinent has been specially developed for the requirements of the food and beverage industry.
Flexicon PNEUMATI-CON dilute phase vacuum conveying system
14 January, 2026 | Supplied by: Flexicon Corporation (Aust) Pty LtdFlexicon's PNEUMATI-CON dilute phase vacuum conveying system is designed to facilitate dust-free manual dumping and the conveying of materials from small bags or sacks.
