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Six on the shelf: diverse new food products in November
From flavour-first wraps from NZ and Christmas chocolates from Haigh's to meal kits from Coles and low-sugar jellies from two Aussie mums, there's a diverse range of NPDs this month. [ + ]
Australia's aging warehouse network dilemma
The next decade of Australia's logistics challenges won't be won by building more sheds but could be solved by upgrading existing warehouses. [ + ]
Food processors going green without sacrificing profitability
DETA Consulting's MD explains new modelling that shows how processors can cut energy costs and emissions without immediately investing in new energy supply. [ + ]
Great taste is no longer enough for food product development
In the age of outcome-led food innovations, many manufacturers are defining the product outcome, such as improving satiety, before determining a tasty formulation. [ + ]
Inside three decades of change in Australian beverages
CEO of the Australian Beverages Council Geoff Parker reflects on market shifts, innovation and investment in the non-alcoholic beverage industry. [ + ]
The importance of 'Hygienic by Design' for food inspection equipment
Keeping pace with hygienic design trends across factories and equipment is important for the minimisation of food contamination risks. [ + ]
A three-level strategy for preventing moisture 'drift' in food production
Controlling moisture in food production is critical because even relatively small changes can affect processing performance and the quality of the finished product. [ + ]
Digital Memosens technology for pH measurments
In food processing, pH measurement is rarely just about obtaining a number. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
