Coles commits to Australian frozen veg
25 September, 2013Coles has signed a contract with Simplot which includes a local sourcing commitment for the next five years and increased volumes, delivering long-term certainty for both Simplot and hundreds of Australian vegetable growers.
Turatti Air Dry Tunnel
10 September, 2013The Turatti Air Dry Tunnel is a preassembled compact dryer that removes excessive moisture from freshly washed salads prior to packaging. It offers computerised control over temperature and moisture levels.
Woolworths' deciduous canned fruit to be Australian sourced
04 September, 2013Woolworths has announced it will source all of its private-label deciduous canned fruit products from SPC Ardmona. The retail giant will invest $3 million to ensure all its own-brand apples, pears, peaches and apricots will be Australian sourced.
Rosella brand flies again
14 August, 2013The first Rosella brand products, including sauces, soups, chutneys and relishes, will soon hit supermarkets around the country, new owner Sabrands has announced.
SPC Ardmona signs $7m canned fruit deal
12 August, 2013SPC Ardmona has signed a $7 million deal with Woolworths to supply 13 lines of canned fruit from its apricot, peach, apple and pear growers in the Goulburn Valley.
Processing strawberries - gently
29 July, 2013An aseptic fruit processing plant in California that produces sliced strawberries in syrup used HRS Process Technology’s heat exchanger and pump solutions to guarantee zero damage to the particulate while maintaining product integrity and shape.
Preserve NSW’s canning industry, AMWU urges
06 June, 2013Following Simplot’s announcement that its Bathurst cannery may close after the 2014 season, the AMWU has urged consumers, supermarkets and the government to take action to save Australia’s canned food industry.
Kronen SDS 5000 suction air dry system
29 May, 2013The Kronen SDS 5000 suction dry system has been designed to give salads, fruits and vegetables a longer shelf life by ensuring low final moisture and low product damage.
Kronen GS 20 belt cutting machine
23 May, 2013The Kronen GS 20 belt cutting machine has been designed and built for the large industrial food processor to cut leafy products, vegetables, herbs and whole heads of lettuce and cabbage.
Wyma Mega-Polisher carrot-polishing machine
22 May, 2013With more than 1000 Wyma customised polishing brushes and a capacity of up to 20 t/h, the Wyma Mega-Polisher is claimed to be the largest carrot-polishing machine available.
Spring Gully boosts production to trade out of administration
22 May, 2013Spring Gully Foods says it has hired additional staff to boost production while it attempts to trade its way out of voluntary administration. The company has moved to two shifts a day to meet rapidly expanded demand.
Pectinase 872L keeps fruit firm
20 May, 2013When approached by a customer to increase the firmness of strawberry pieces in yoghurt, Biocatalysts developed Pectinase 872L, which works by catalysing the hydrolysis of the methyl ester bonds in pectin, releasing free carboxyl groups.
Flame pasteurising sizzles
14 May, 2013Flame pasteurisation - the flash roasting of vegetables over an open flame system - is now bringing breakout cooking efficiencies while reducing yield loss for processors who prepare onions and vegetables.
No tariffs for imported tinned fruit, PM says
03 May, 2013The government will not consider imposing tariffs on imported tinned fruit, the Prime Minister has told ABC Rural, despite calls from SPC Ardmona to put temporary tariff protection in place.
Olam opens $60 million almond processing plant
05 April, 2013Olam International has opened a $60 million almond hulling and processing plant in Victoria. The 12,000 m2 facility is reportedly the largest of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere.
