Processing

Metal detection selection to support food safety

10 December, 2025 | Supplied by: Fortress Technology NZ Ltd

Metal remains the most likely contaminant risk encountered in food processing and packing facilities, so here are five selection strategies for inspection equipment.


ifm SMF beverage flowmeter

09 December, 2025 | Supplied by: ifm efector pty ltd

ifm has introduced the SMF beverage flowmeter, which is a next-generation, multiparameter sensor specifically designed for the food, beverage and wine industries.


UV light technology to curb viral transmission in poultry environments

09 December, 2025 | Supplied by: Silanna Group

Widespread bird flu outbreaks underscore the urgent need for disinfection solutions to curb viral transmission in poultry environments — research results for an Australian solution have been revealed.


Improving shelf life of blueberries with upcycled edible coating

08 December, 2025

A team of chemical engineers from UNSW Sydney are working to extend the expiry date of packaged summer fruits by developing an edible film made from repurposed coffee waste.


Emerson Rosemount 4051S Pressure Transmitter

08 December, 2025 | Supplied by: Emerson

Emerson has released the Rosemount 4051S Pressure Transmitter.


Aussie Barramundi farm achieves certification for responsible aquaculture

05 December, 2025

Northern Territory's Humpty Doo Barramundi is claimed to be the first Australian Barramundi farm to achieve Aquaculture Stewardship Council certification.


Fish freshness monitored in real time

04 December, 2025

Researchers have demonstrated the potential of a microneedle-based sensor for testing the freshness of fish within two minutes.


NSW food safety rules updated for berry, leafy vegetable and melon businesses

03 December, 2025

The new requirements, which aim to strengthen food safety and traceability throughout the supply chain, will apply across NSW from 12 February 2026.


Slowing the ripening process to improve post-harvest quality

02 December, 2025

A fruit physiology study of apples could open up new opportunities to control post-harvest fruit quality through natural regulatory pathways.


New laws for leafy-green growers and post-harvest processors in NSW

01 December, 2025

From 12 February 2026, new laws apply for food businesses that grow and/or do primary processing of leafy vegetables in NSW.


Furthering the NoLo advantage this festive season

01 December, 2025

As more Australians drink in moderation, an industry research paper by Treasury Wine Estates and the Australian Wine Research Institute has been released.


Tetra Pak launches technology to help make factories AI-ready

28 November, 2025 | Supplied by: Tetra Pak

Tetra Pak's Automation and Digitalisation (A&D) portfolio ️was showcased at Gulfood Manufacturing in Dubai this month.


Flir iXX-Series thermal camera

27 November, 2025 | Supplied by: FLIR Systems Australia Pty Ltd

Flir iXX-Series combines a thermal camera with app-enabled functionality and is designed for asset condition monitoring tasks.


Beverage maker deploys service-based power supply model

26 November, 2025 | Supplied by: Schneider Electric

Purearth Foods is leading the way as the first software-led UPS deployment in ANZ beverage manufacturing with Schneider Electric.


Anton Paar Julia DSC thermal analyser

26 November, 2025 | Supplied by: Anton Paar Australia Pty Ltd

Anton Paar's new generation of differential scanning calorimeters is designed to analyse thermal properties of materials, such as polymers, biomolecules, pharmaceuticals and food additives.


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