Articles
What food-grade compressed air actually means
Compressed air in a food plant is much more than just a maintenance service that occasionally needs a filter. [ + ]
AI’s role in food and beverage yield optimisation
F&B expert Marcel Koks explores how Australian food and beverage manufacturers can use AI to improve yield and increase profitability while reducing food loss and waste. [ + ]
SPC Global expands its Aussie-made footprint across North Asia
In this exclusive interview, SPC Global's Group Chief Operating Officer shares details about how its modernised manufacturing is supporting its expansion plans. [ + ]
AI is quietly reshaping retail and consumers may not even realise it
Dematic says AI and automation are transforming how products are stocked, moved and delivered as customer expectations reach new heights. [ + ]
Protein washing: is it time to think beyond adding protein?
Seedlab Australia comments on the rise of 'protein washing' and what the protein-in-everything movement means for supply chain management and FMCG brands. [ + ]
'Smart' packaging film developed to confirm food freshness
Kyushu University researchers have developed a 'self-healing' packaging film that detects food spoilage in real time and also helps to extend shelf life of the packaged food. [ + ]
Edible coating to keep strawberries fresh without refrigeration
University of British Columbia researchers have developed an edible, seaweed-derived coating designed to keep strawberries fresh at room temperature. [ + ]
What nutrients are in your milk?
A US study has revealed that the nutrients contained in milk may vary from the label depending on the time of year, the cow's diet and the production method used. [ + ]
Gas is becoming a business risk for Australia's food sector
In this opinion article, Schneider Electric outlines how electrification could provide a viable alternative for much of the sector's process heat needs. [ + ]
Why AI won't replace food compliance professionals — and why that's exactly how it should be
If there's one thing the recent attention on Country of Origin claims has reminded the food industry, it's this: compliance is becoming more visible, more scrutinised and more important than ever. [ + ]
Why intelligent protein formulation is replacing the premium vs cost debate
Manufacturers today face a consumer who wants cleaner labels, better taste, higher protein content, and a product that feels familiar rather than functional. [ + ]
Engineering a large-scale bulk handling system for a new production line
Adding a new production line for snack food requires more than just installing new processing equipment. [ + ]
Reinventing sustainable food packaging of the future
Researchers used cellulose derived from fermented coconut water to develop strong multilayered films designed to help preserve food quality. [ + ]
Proactive approach for detecting counterfeit alcohol could save lives
The laser technique developed by researchers at Adelaide University and the University of St Andrews spots toxic methanol in alcoholic spirits without opening the bottle. [ + ]
Why food manufacturing needs a digital backbone
The next chapter of Made in Australia will be defined not just by where products are made, but by how intelligently they are managed. [ + ]
