The Food Plant

Agru Coolsafe piping and fitting system

01 May, 2017 | Supplied by: Fusion

Coolsafe is a pre-insulated double containment piping and fitting system specially designed to optimise the entire secondary cooling cycle by reducing energy and installation costs.


Silikal food-grade flooring system

01 May, 2017 | Supplied by: Silikal GmbH

The Silikal flooring system is a heavy-duty, hygienic and easy-to-clean flooring system. It can be made slip-resistant to prevent slips and falls, making it suitable for use in both wet and dry surface areas.


Flowcrete Australia Flowfresh antimicrobial-enhanced polyurethane floors

01 May, 2017 | Supplied by: Tremco CPG Australia Pty Ltd

Flowcrete Australia supplies high-performance polyurethane (PU) resin coatings for food facility floors that have been designed to take on the challenges of the industry.


New factory to manufacture Dematic conveyor systems

20 April, 2017

Having acquired automation specialist Dematic, the KION Group is expanding its production capacity with a new plant in the Czech Republic.


Wiley gets Haverick Meats back on track after devastating fire

03 April, 2017 | Supplied by: Wiley & Co Pty Ltd

After fire devastated the Sydney factory of Haverick Meats in May 2016, it took a team effort to get the facility back open, supplying the professional foodservice industry and the community, in time for the Christmas rush.


Plate freezers — one of the 'hidden secrets' driving Australian beef's international success

15 March, 2017 by Jon Condon*

What's driven the massive investment by Australian red meat processors in large-scale plate freezing technology over the past few years? Jon Condon* took a look at a piece of somewhat obscure and perhaps little-appreciated processing technology which in no small way is helping consolidate Australia's reputation as the world's best beef exporter, based on quality, consistency and product performance.


Nestlé invests in gluten-free New Zealand

03 March, 2017

Recognising the continuing demand for gluten-free products in Australia and New Zealand, Nestlé has just opened a new, dedicated gluten-free facility in Cambria Park, South Auckland.


New president for the ARA

01 March, 2017

The Australian Refrigeration Association (ARA) has a new president — Ian Tuena.


Self-cleaning machinery for the food industry is getting closer

17 February, 2017

The whole food and beverage industry would love equipment that is self-cleaning, anticorrosion, antibiofouling, antimicrobial and has low friction resistance.


Keeping it cold

07 February, 2017 | Supplied by: NewCold

A new automated, robotic, temperature-controlled storage facility is gaining clients in the Southern Hemisphere.


Acquisitions expand Digi's cold chain reach

01 February, 2017 | Supplied by: Digi International (HK) Ltd

Recent acquisitions by Digi International have strengthened its position as a cold chain provider in the foodservice industry.


Maersk Container Industry Star Cool Integrated reefers

15 December, 2016 | Supplied by: Maersk Container Industry

Maersk Container Industry's Star Cool Integrated reefers are equipped with the latest technology to protect perishable cargo during long-distance transportation and keep energy consumption at a minimum.


Coldline Living LIFE multifunction domestic blast chiller

23 November, 2016 | Supplied by: Euroquip Food Service Equipment

Coldline Living has launched the LIFE multifunction domestic blast chiller.


How to reduce dehydration in frozen products

18 November, 2016 | Supplied by: OctoFrost

Dehydration is influenced by many factors that occur during the freezing process. By understanding these factors, users can choose an optimal freezing technology that will reduce cost and increase productivity and quality.


Flash fires and refrigerant system servicing

26 October, 2016

SafeWork NSW has released a Safety Alert about the risk of flash fires when unsweating copper fittings in refrigeration systems.


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