Processing > Fruit & vegetables

Steam injection meets demands of 'plant milk' producers

22 February, 2024

Developed in response to the rising global demand for plant-based 'milk' drinks and products, the HRS DSI Direct Steam Injection pasteuriser or steriliser is proving popular with manufacturers around the world.


TOMRA LUCAi technology for the InVision2 grading platform

22 February, 2024

The LUCAi platform for InVision2 uses TOMRA's technology to add value to cherry packing and introduces a new user-friendly interface to simplify operation.


HRS DSI Direct Steam Injection pasteuriser or steriliser

31 January, 2024

The HRS DSI uses direct steam injection to increase the speed of sterilising products such as 'plant milk'.


Shielding the vegetable industry from exotic pests

28 November, 2023

Australia's vegetable industry will receive a new level of protection against exotic pests with the help of a $10 million levy-funded biosecurity strategy.


Key Technology Rotary Sizing and Grading Systems

16 November, 2023

Key Technology has added new features to its Rotary Sizing and Grading Systems, which are suitable for vegetable and fruit processors.


Larger crop of sweeter stone fruit for summer

10 November, 2023

Montague is gearing up for a much larger stone fruit crop in 2023/24 than it saw last year, with sweeter peaches, plums and nectarines due to favourable weather conditions.


A fruitful partnership for testing food and beverage tech

03 October, 2023

HRS Heat Exchangers' R&D partnership showcases the latest thermal food and drink technologies and allows for fruitful customer trials.


Key Technology Herbert OCULUS optical sorter for whole potatoes

01 February, 2023

Key Technology has released its Herbert OCULUS optical sorter, suitable for fresh market potatoes or whole potatoes prior to processing.


KRONEN MPC 100 pineapple chunk cutter

09 December, 2022

The MPC 100 pineapple chunk cutter combines two processing steps in one device to produce bite-sized pineapple chunks.


New Directors appointed to AUSVEG Board

28 November, 2022

Following a Board Meeting and Annual General Meeting held in Sydney on 24 November 2022, AUSVEG has welcomed the appointment of new Grower Directors.


McCain Foods introduces Regen Fries

21 November, 2022

Prepared potato product maker McCain Foods is making fries using potatoes from regenerative farming.


Passionfruit antioxidant for edible food coatings

18 November, 2022

Passionfruit peels have potential for an edible food coating, which could help to reduce spoilage and plastic packaging in supply chains.


Mexican wholesaler makes a move into salad processing

14 November, 2022

Given the growing demand for ready-to-eat salads, a Mexican wholesaler decided to join the fresh-cut sector and now has plans for further expansion.


A cool $6.4m investment into climate change research

06 October, 2022

Aussie horticulture growers in cooler climates can participate in a $6.4m research trial program to help the industry adapt to climate change.


How juicy! — mango season is back

05 October, 2022

Australian Mango season has begun and Australians can expect the fruit to start hitting supermarket shelves across the country.


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