Abattoir safety program in WA raises more awareness
12 February, 2026Usage of knives and guarding of machinery were some of the key areas of focus in a recent inspection program organised by WorkSafe WA.
Alfa Laval Clariot AI-based condition monitoring solution
11 February, 2026 | Supplied by: Alfa Laval Pty LtdThe AI-based condition monitoring solution Clariot from Alfa Laval provides 24/7 surveillance and actionable insights designed to enhance uptime and optimise resource efficiency.
Antimicrobial resistance in Aussie raw retail meats remains low, FSANZ survey finds
06 February, 2026 | Supplied by: Food Standards Australia New ZealandFSANZ has released its findings from a national survey of antimicrobial resistance in more than 4000 samples of raw retail meats.
Pil P53 series Hygienic Ultrasonic Sensor
04 February, 2026 | Supplied by: Reaz AustraliaThe PiL Sensoren P53 series of ultrasonic sensors is designed for applications with stringent hygienic requirements.
Smart optical sensor detects ripeness for a quality drop
03 February, 2026Queen Mary University of London researchers are developing a handheld, AI-powered grape ripeness detector that uses machine learning to improve the harvest for winemaking.
Interworld Electronics NuTAM-915E panel PC with edge AI and hygienic design
01 February, 2026 | Supplied by: Interworld Electronics and Computer IndustriesThe Interworld Electronics NuTAM-915E is a 15″ fanless stainless steel panel PC designed for hygienic, washdown-intensive environments within the food and beverage industry.
TecSense TEC002 HSA headspace analyser
01 February, 2026 | Supplied by: AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty LtdThe TecHSA headspace analyser is used for the semiautomatic determination of O2, CO2 and foreign gas in the headspace of bottles.
Pilz PDP67 Certified IO-Link Safety Master
01 February, 2026 | Supplied by: Pilz Australia Industrial Automation LPPilz has introduced an innovation in industrial automation with the IO-Link Safety Master PDP67.
Lighting up wine spoilage in real time with novel biosensor
28 January, 2026A biosensor that glows when acetic acid is detected has been built by researchers to help wineries catch potential wine spoilage in an early stage.
Heat and Control brings coffee and tea processing solutions to MICE 2026
28 January, 2026 | Supplied by: Heat and Control Pty LtdHeat and Control will showcase its latest coffee and tea processing, packaging and inspection solutions at the Melbourne International Coffee Exhibition (MICE) 2026.
Novel food processing technologies retain more nutrients in food
23 January, 2026The potential of a range of modern techniques to improve the nutritional profiles of grain-, legume- and tuber-based food products is explored by researchers.
Five trends set to shape Australia's food & beverage industry in 2026
22 January, 2026 by Terry Smagh, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Asia Pacific and Japan at Infor | Supplied by: Infor Global Solutions (ANZ) Pty LtdAustralia's food and beverage manufacturing sector is standing at a crossroads of opportunity and innovation — but only for those willing to digitalise.
Shaking up machine changeover times on cartoning line
22 January, 2026 by Greg Molinaro, Director Packaging, Food and Beverage, Balluff Americas | Supplied by: Balluff Pty LtdA food manufacturer of shakes and protein bars reduced the time taken for machine changeovers on its cartoning line by 65% using guided format changeovers.
Eriez QRC Kit
21 January, 2026 | Supplied by: Eriez Magnetics Pty LtdEriez's Quality Retail Compliance Kit is designed to enhance the company's X8 Metal Detectors with intelligent automation and verification tools.
Five fresh produce trends in NZ for 2026
21 January, 2026 | Supplied by: United FreshNew Zealand's fresh pan-produce industry organisation United Fresh has released its 2026 Fresh Produce Trend Report.
