Australia’s food and grocery sector is comparable in size to the Australian mining industry, according to one of the findings in KPMG's comprehensive investigation of Australia's fresh and processed food, beverage and grocery industries.

Siemens has offered the Braumat Process Control System to the brewing industry since 1980. Over the years, Braumat has evolved into a robust, reliable system taking advantage of the innovations in technology.

Food Processing Equipment (FPE) has delivered an AMTek microwave tempering system to George Weston Foods (GWF) in Castlemaine.

In a recent study, Meat and Livestock Australia investigated the cost of rendering at several plants throughout Australia. The investigations revealed that the cost of producing one tonne of rendered product ranged between $130 and $253.

Barons Brewing has announced a partnership with Independent Liquor Group (ILG) to build a $30m+, state-of-the-art, domestic brewing facility, with the capacity to produce 250,000 hectolitres of beer per year at ILG’s Sydney warehouse in Erskine Park.

JC’s Quality Foods has developed an enviable reputation in the Australian nuts, dried fruit and snack food markets. From a one-van operation, established by founder and CEO Joe Cannatelli back in 1994, the business has grown substantially as its product range has expanded to meet the demands of a healthier Australian lifestyle and diet.

The problem presented to Enmin was how to meter confectionery snakes at an accurate rate into the weigh head of the multi-head weighing machine.

The problem presented to Enmin was how to meter confectionery snakes at an accurate rate into the weigh head of the multi-head weighing machine.

Inadequate equipment design, maintenance and housekeeping led to massive sugar dust explosions that killed 14 in the US last year.

Barrier tests conducted by Superfos have shown that plastic can offer barrier properties nearly as good as glass.

Consumers want organic packaging as well as organic foods and beverages.

Alcohol-free beer is the only non-sweet sports drink and is showing potential in a new market area.

The choice of colour on a label or package can mean the difference between success and failure for a food or drink in the marketplace.

Is extended shelf life marketing hype or what consumers want?

Global drinks company Foster’s Group is deploying a Cisco collaboration and unified communications solution including IP communications to increase productivity and to drive operating efficiencies across its global enterprise.