Why the right hose reel system matters in modern food-grade facilities
31 July, 2025 | Supplied by: Tecpro AustraliaFood-grade hose reels may seem like a small detail, but they play a critical role in maintaining hygiene and operational uptime.
New Zealand distillery Scapegrace set to ramp up in Australia
31 July, 2025From 1 August, Scapegrace will take its Australian distribution in-house with a direct-to-market approach from its new $27m distillery in Central Otago.
GEA to build integrated dairy facility in Algeria
30 July, 2025 | Supplied by: GEA GroupGEA has signed a contract for the construction of what is claimed to be the largest integrated dairy farm and milk powder facility in Algeria.
USDA certification for Aussie agtech firm MEQ
30 July, 2025Melbourne-based MEQ has achieved US Department of Agriculture (USDA) certification for its video technology for quality and yield grading of beef.
Low-oil oat grain breeding to aid industry growth: study
25 July, 2025UniSA is researching the biological triggers of oil production in oats, which may help processing and provide further demand for Australian-grown oats.
Perfect Automation trials sustainable mushroom packaging film
25 July, 2025 | Supplied by: Perfect AutomationThe company has launched a series of collaborative trials to phase out traditional PVC film in favour of a Japanese-manufactured polyolefin alternative.
Ice cream makers pledge to reformulate without artificial colours
23 July, 2025Last week, the majority of ice cream makers in the US pledged to eliminate certified artificial colours in their products before 2028.
Automation system designed to guide bottles without breakage
21 July, 2025 | Supplied by: KHS Pacific Pty LtdA beverage producer in Mexico is avoiding bottle breakage thanks to a customised system using guide carriages that can smoothly negotiate tight curves.
Post-harvest tech to extend storage life of mangoes
18 July, 2025Around 20% of mangoes perish along the cold supply chain, but now Edith Cowan University has identified a way to extend cold storage life of the tropical fruit.
Olive oil mill upgrade quadruples processing capacity
18 July, 2025 | Supplied by: Alfa Laval Pty LtdAn olive oil mill in Portugal has modernised its process using an Alfa Laval innovation, increasing its extra virgin olive oil capacity from 1500 to 6000 kg/h.
Call for comment on phospholipase C as a processing aid
16 July, 2025 | Supplied by: Food Standards Australia New ZealandFood Standards Australia New Zealand is calling for comment on an application to use the processing aid during the refining of oils and fats.
Cheese exporter upgrades inspection system on its grated cheese lines
15 July, 2025 | Supplied by: Fortress Technology NZ LtdA Dutch dairy company recently upgraded its metal detectors inspection technology, which included independent reject systems, on its grated cheese lines.
ROKLive 2025 program released
15 July, 2025 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation AustraliaRockwell Automation has unveiled its program for ROKLive 2025 on the Gold Coast from 29–31 July, which will also provide the stage for a number of product launches.
Wine and grape sector review report has 14 recommendations
14 July, 2025Wine Australia has released Dr Craig Emerson's independent analysis of the grape and wine sector, which includes advice on how to improve transparency and fair competition.
Australia free from bird flu in poultry
10 July, 2025The Victorian response to an outbreak of H7 high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) in poultry has been successful, with eradication declared in Australia.
