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Beverage facility built to keep the good times rolling
Aussie-owned since 1965, Eastcoast Beverages has entered its third generation of beverage manufacturing marked with the opening of a new fully automated facility in Kulnura, NSW. [ + ]
Six on the shelf: from frozen treats to smoothies & meal kits
Many of the new product developments hitting the shelf of late have been designed for specific dietary requirements as well as entertaining in the warmer days ahead. [ + ]
58% of food manufacturers report less productivity, research finds
Argon & Co research found that Australian food and beverage workers were still doing a lot of repetitive tasks, despite technology investments. [ + ]
How AI is changing the way food and beverage manufacturers prevent and manage recalls
Businesses that stand to benefit the most will be those with all their data in one place, according to Andrew Mamonitis from ECI Software Solutions. [ + ]
Lone Star Bakery automates its dessert production line
When a new 'cheesecake in a cup' dessert was a success, Lone Star knew it was time to automate its production line. [ + ]
Shaping the future using holistically designed beverage lines
Declining beer sales and changes in consumer habits are demanding a strategic realignment of the beverage industry, according to Tobias Wetzel of the KHS Group. [ + ]
Upcycling soybean by-products into protein-boosted ingredient
A lab-scale study highlights the potential of a mushroom fermentation method to upcycle perishable okara into a nutritious and tasty food ingredient. [ + ]
Why production flexibility matters to Australia's food and beverage manufacturers
Australian food and beverage manufacturers need modern infrastructure in order to respond to changing demands without compromising on performance and energy efficiency. [ + ]
Paving the way for success with plant-based ingredients
Plant-based ingredients are in demand, but Finnish research shows that building a scalable food ingredients business requires a different way of thinking. [ + ]
Baiada Poultry opens its multimillion-dollar processing plant in Tamworth
With a current capacity of processing 1.5m chickens/week, the modern purpose-built facility combines next-gen food manufacturing technology with sustainability initiatives. [ + ]
Vacuum technology for beer bottling
Some beers can deteriorate within minutes after being poured, that's why vacuum technology is so important for beer bottling. [ + ]
The role of heat exchangers in alcohol-free brewing
Alcohol-free drinks are produced in a similar way to conventional beers and ciders so the equipment required remains the same, dependent on the production method being used. [ + ]
Product profile: making multihead weighing easier for operators
Equipment that is easier to operate, easier to clean and simpler to maintain can make a meaningful difference across the entire packaging line. [ + ]
Six on the shelf: functional drink, protein-powered snack and more
Here's a selection of six new food products hitting the shelves recently, including the reinvention of a caramelised biscuit which was part of a TikTok sensation. [ + ]
Dual conveying systems automate chocolate cream production
In order to produce its new 'Chocolate Dodger' biscuit, Burton's Biscuit installed a batching/blending system with dual conveyors to suit each ingredient. [ + ]
