Making the grade: sorting out fruit defects
23 September, 2022 | Supplied by: Key Technology Australia Pty LtdA fruit processor in Italy is using a VERYX sorter to detect the right type of defects to match each of its customer's specifications for value-added products.
Track-and-trace trial of cherry and potato supply chains
21 September, 2022The trial simulated a product recall and the results show the benefits that could be achieved by the adoption of a digital standards-based traceability system.
Improving Australia's containerised grain exports
19 September, 2022A new analysis by AEGIC analyses the importance of containerised grain trade compared with bulk grain shipping.
Getting up close with Industry 5.0
19 September, 2022 | Supplied by: Universal RobotsIndustry 5.0 is taking off faster than imagined and, while to some it's still a buzzword, many are now reaping its true benefits.
Ensuring Australia's food bowl will not be empty amidst global food shortages
16 September, 2022 by Rob Stummer, Asia Pacific CEO at SYSPRO | Supplied by: SYSPROTo build more resilient supply chains going forward, food production companies should consider investing in technologies that involve all stakeholders.
UK study of synthetic chemicals found in food
15 September, 2022A study of common organophosphate esters (OPEs) found in UK foods could lead to more food producers taking another look at their supply chain.
Coffee beans sorted using multispectral imaging and AI
05 September, 2022Researchers in Brazil have developed a real-time selection method performed directly with coffee beans to identify specialty beans.
Using voice to improve supply chain efficiency
02 September, 2022 | Supplied by: Dematic Pty LtdWorkplace food manufacturing and delivery company Tasty Fresh has adopted a voice picking system from Dematic, which resulted in a jump in productivity.
Rack Armour pallet racking upright protection
01 September, 2022 | Supplied by: ACP Australian Custom Pipes Pty LtdThe pallet racking upright protection range from Rack Armour is designed to minimise damage caused by forklift and warehouse operations.
How automation can reduce food loss in the food industry
17 August, 2022 by Neil Ballinger, head of EMEA, EU Automation | Supplied by: EU AutomationNeil Ballinger from EU Automation discusses how automation can reduce food loss during manufacturing processes.
Interroll LCP plug-and-play conveyor platform
15 August, 2022 | Supplied by: Interroll AustraliaWith the LCP, belt conveyors can be easily assembled from factory-preassembled and predefined modules without any engineering effort.
Eriez vibratory feeding equipment
08 August, 2022 | Supplied by: Eriez Magnetics Pty LtdEriez vibratory feeding equipment efficiently moves and meters a variety of virgin and processed nuts of any size or shape.
Restock Blue Protectaware Nitrile Gloves
01 August, 2022 | Supplied by: Restock Pty LtdDesigned for use in the food processing industry, Restock's Blue Protectaware Nitrile Gloves provide a close fit for increased tactile sensitivity and grip.
Developing smarter warehouse robots
25 July, 2022 | Supplied by: Rochester Institute of TechnologyA research team has received a $300,000 grant to develop smarter autonomous mobile robots using advanced avoidance and communication strategies in warehouse environments.
Electric milk tanker on the road in NZ for Fonterra
18 July, 2022Called Milk-E, the electric milk tanker has been launched in New Zealand as part of Fonterra's fleet decarbonisation work.
