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.
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.
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.
Foreign body inspection as a food safety measure in infant nutrition
21 January, 2026 | Supplied by: Wipotec Australia Pty LtdForeign body contamination remains a recurring issue in the food industry and is consistently identified as a leading cause of product recalls.
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.
AI-based hyperspectral camera to enable more food applications
21 January, 2026A team of experts is developing a compact hyperspectral camera that uses AI to perform complex analyses that could, for example, identify defects in food in real time.
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.
Anton Paar L-Rix 2100 and L-Rix 3100 inline refractometers for Brix monitoring
19 January, 2026 | Supplied by: Anton Paar Australia Pty LtdAnton Paar has launched two inline refractometers for Brix monitoring of concentration levels in food and beverage products.
Key Technology COMPASS optical sorter for leafy greens
12 December, 2025 | Supplied by: Key Technology Australia Pty LtdKey Technology (Key), a member of Duravant's Food Sorting and Handling Group, has introduced its COMPASS optical sorter for leafy greens.
Six beverage trends predicted for 2026
12 December, 2025 | Supplied by: FinlaysDemand for customisation, 'protein-ification' and sustainable storytelling are some of the trends predicted by Finlays for beverages in 2026.
PPM Technologies Gen 3 FlavorWright All-in-One seasoning system
12 December, 2025 | Supplied by: PPM TechnologiesPPM Technologies has introduced the third generation of its FlavorWright All-in-One seasoning system.
Making UHT processing less intensive on energy
11 December, 2025 | Supplied by: SPX FLOW TECHNOLOGY AUSTRALIA PTY LTDA nutritional beverages company was seeking a more sustainable way to produce UHT beverages using a more energy-efficient method.
Tasty twist for chocolate alternatives
11 December, 2025Food scientists develop two novel flavour-boosting techniques to transform carob pulp into a tasty alternative to cocoa, while maintaining a simple ingredients list.
Call for comment on endo-1,4-beta-xylanase as a processing aid
11 December, 2025 | Supplied by: NovonesisFood Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to permit the use of an enzyme as a processing aid.
Metal detection selection to support food safety
10 December, 2025 | Supplied by: Fortress Technology NZ LtdMetal remains the most likely contaminant risk encountered in food processing and packing facilities, so here are five selection strategies for inspection equipment.
