Seafood safety researcher awarded at NZIFST Food Industry Awards
02 July, 2026Dr Tim Harwood has received the 2026 Significant Contribution to Food Safety Award at the NZIFST Food Industry Awards for his work in NZ and internationally.
From Manual Weighing to Intelligent Quality Control with METTLER TOLEDO's IND400
01 July, 2026 | Supplied by: Mettler-Toledo LtdWhy Today's Manufacturers Can't Afford to Weigh by Guesswork.
Pilz PSENopt II Advanced IOLS safety light curtain
01 July, 2026 | Supplied by: Pilz Australia Industrial Automation LPThe PSENopt II Advanced IOLS is a new-generation safety light curtain.
Hygienic Design in Practice: Supporting Modern Food Production
01 July, 2026 | Supplied by: Rittal Pty LtdFrequent washdowns, aggressive cleaning agents, and strict food safety expectations place ongoing pressure on electrical enclosures installed throughout production environments.
Blade innovation reduces the cost of slicing and dicing
01 July, 2026 | Supplied by: Heat and Control Pty LtdUrschel's Little Gem Aspire Dicer is designed to reduce TCO for small food producers.
Food manufacturer improves efficiency with sieving solution
29 June, 2026 | Supplied by: Russell Finex LimitedSternMaid has improved the efficiency of its food ingredient processing operations by implementing a sieving solution from Russell Finex.
Testing beef trim sampling cloths for Escherichia coli O157:H7, STEC, and Salmonella species with harmonised enrichments
26 June, 2026 | Supplied by: Thermo Fisher ScientificEnsuring the safety of beef trim is paramount to public health and industry compliance.
Breaking the biofilm shield that harbours foodborne pathogens
25 June, 2026A study has discovered details about how to weaken the biofilms created by the bacterium Bacillus cereus, which could benefit the food industry.
TwinThread Perfect Batch AI-powered analytics solution
25 June, 2026 | Supplied by: TwinThreadTwinThread has released Perfect Batch, an AI-powered manufacturing analytics solution designed to optimise batch production processes.
Five trends tracked for NZ's fresh produce sector
24 June, 2026The latest United Fresh Trend Report details five emerging trends with relevance for Aotearoa New Zealand's fresh produce sector.
Indigenous food culture and responsible seafood celebrated
24 June, 2026Celebrity Chef Mindy Woods and the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) have launched a recipe booklet celebrating Indigenous food culture and responsible seafood.
PPM Technologies and Key Technology potato chip processing line
24 June, 2026 | Supplied by: Key Technology Australia Pty LtdPPM Technologies and Key Technology have introduced a fully integrated potato chip processing line.
GEA KOB high-pressure homogeniser series
17 June, 2026 | Supplied by: GEA GroupThe GEA KOB series of homogenisers is designed for small and medium production plants.
TNA next-generation confectionery innovations
16 June, 2026 | Supplied by: TNA Solutions Pty LtdTNA Solutions has introduced a series of mogul enhancements for starch-moulded confectionery production.
The potential of AI technologies across the food supply chain
15 June, 2026Flinders University researchers have worked with an international research team to provide an overview of the potential for AI-integrated sensor solutions across the food industry.

