The Food Plant

Automated insect protein factory to launch Q1 2022

16 November, 2021 | Supplied by: Dematic Pty Ltd

The launch of a high-tech insect factory that uses artificial intelligence to produce food-grade crickets is just around the corner.


$30 million upgrade for Norco ice cream facility in Lismore

08 November, 2021

Norco is investing in a factory upgrade which is expected to increase ice cream production by an additional 20 million litres per year.


McCormick to open headquarters in Melbourne early 2022

14 October, 2021

The global manufacturer of spices and other flavourful products said its new multimillion-dollar facility in Mentone will also include an innovation hub and logistics centre.


Amazonia to open its R&D facility on the Gold Coast

13 October, 2021

Australian health food manufacturer Amazonia plans to expand its product range at its new global headquarters being built on the Gold Coast.


Allied Finishes Complete Flooring Projects

01 October, 2021 | Supplied by: Allied Finishes

Many flooring projects involve multiple aspects that require a large number of different contractors for completion.


Youfoodz to build new production facility in Qld

23 September, 2021 | Supplied by: LOGOS Property Group

Youfoodz is set to begin construction of a purpose-built 13,700m2 facility in Queensland, which could double production.


Cut To Plastics Thordon grease- and oil-free pump bearings

16 September, 2021 | Supplied by: Cut To Size Plastics Pty Ltd

The range of bearings offers high-performance bearings for vertical pump configurations.


MTA chillers

09 September, 2021 | Supplied by: MTA Australasia

MTA chillers and heat pumps are specifically designed for the food and drink industry.


New food-freezing concept could save energy and improve quality

03 September, 2021

Frozen food manufacturers could save energy using a new freezing concept without even having to change current equipment and infrastructure, according to a US study.


New website for expanding rural food manufacturers

26 August, 2021

A new website designed to help food and beverage manufacturers expand their businesses, or invest in rural Victoria, has been launched.


Chobani's expansion in Australia

25 August, 2021

Chobani is expanding into the plant-based category by investing in manufacturing capabilities for oat-based products in Victoria, with some help from Austrade.


Enmin expands into larger premises

20 August, 2021 | Supplied by: Enmin Pty Ltd

Increased demand from the food industry for Enmin's products and services has necessitated a move to a larger factory, which facilitates further in-house developments.


Fire safety in food processing facilities

19 August, 2021 by Randall Williams* | Supplied by: Aegis Safe

The first step toward ensuring fire safety at your food processing facility is to acknowledge the risks.


Flooring solutions: a guide for the food and beverage manufacturing industry

06 August, 2021 | Supplied by: Allied Finishes

Understanding available flooring solutions for individual areas in a food or beverage manufacturing facility can significantly boost the success of a project for the maintenance manager.


Bauer AsepticDrive

02 July, 2021 | Supplied by: Altra Motion Australia Pty Ltd

Altra Motion brand Bauer now offers a range of AsepticDrives that have asynchronous motors with a hygienic design that is suitable for the food and beverage industry.


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