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Refrigerated shipping container depot improves safety

20 December, 2023

Western Container Services has installed a multi-level monitoring gantry designed to improve safety with powered refrigerated shipping container points.


Footwear guidance for frozen food industry released in UK

05 December, 2023

The British Frozen Food Federation has developed guidance on how to test the suitability of footwear used in the frozen food industry.


Vaisala spot-checking and calibration eGuide

01 December, 2023

Field spot-checking is a common way to determine the measurement accuracy of a fixed measurement instrument between calibration intervals.


Facility upgrade transforms beef supply chain logistics

29 November, 2023

Dematic has helped John Dee automate its sub-zero storage and handling operations using a solution specifically designed to address the complexities of meat processing.


Flexicon BULK-OUT BFF Series Mobile Frame-Mounted Bulk Bag Discharger

01 November, 2023

The Flexicon discharger with Flexible Screw Conveyor allows rapid, dust-free discharging and conveying of bulk solid materials at multiple plant locations.


COMPASS Optical Sorters — a quantum leap in sorting technology

01 November, 2023

The latest technology in the COMPASS optical sorter offers improved sorting accuracy and ease of use.


Fishbowl & COYO: A Coconut Yoghurt Company's Recipe for Success

01 November, 2023

COYO first implemented Fishbowl during the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic and has thrived with the support of its inventory management software.


Wiliot's supply chain carbon tracker on best inventions list

27 October, 2023

An IoT platform created by Israel-based startup Wiliot to track carbon footprints in the supply chain is named on TIME's Best Inventions of 2023.


Industrial chiller for milk bottle production line

25 October, 2023

Coates Power & HVAC has been able to mobilise a 800 kW industrial chiller within 36 hours to help Visy maintain a vital milk bottle production line.


Putting a freeze on meat waste

23 October, 2023

A report has shown inconsistent fridge temperatures and confusing cold storage advice could be contributing to meat waste in Aussie households.


Remedy Drinks keeps up with demand using Toyota forklifts

12 October, 2023

Over the last decade, Remedy Drinks has built its business using the help of battery-electric Toyota Material Handling forklifts to distribute its products.


Midfield Group transforms handling at meat processing plant in Vic

05 October, 2023

MHM Automation has delivered a custom-designed automation solution for Midfield Group that takes boxed meat products from boning room to pallet without any manual handling.


7 ways to optimise traceability and food safety

26 September, 2023

Do you want to produce safe traceable food products while also increasing yield? Here are seven food processing areas that could be considered for optimisation.


TOMRA solutions for kiwifruit packhouses

20 September, 2023

With global demand for kiwifruit increasing, packhouses are left with the objectives of increasing product capacity and meeting rigid product specifications.


Apple harvesting robot a Victorian engineering winner

15 September, 2023

Monash University's apple harvesting robot was one of the winners at the 2023 Engineers Australia Excellence Awards – People & Projects Victoria.


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