Case Studies
Seafood supplier achieves oceans of savings with freezer tech
A Brisbane-based fish importer and retailer has reduced its energy consumption and bills with a smart solution for its freezer room. [ + ]
High-tech potato processing line to be installed in Brazil
A potato processor in Brazil is adding a multimillion-dollar potato strip processing line designed to process 30,000 kg of frozen French fries per hour. [ + ]
Getting a grip on pet food pouches
HMPS recently partnered with SMC to design a customised robotic vacuum solution for off-loading pet food pouches for an export client. [ + ]
Calculating 'safety stock' the key to minimising supply chain risk
The food and beverage industry can pose unique challenges for inventory management so how can you plan buffer stock to help meet fluctuating demand? [ + ]
New heights for bottled water
Packaged water in Uganda is climbing to ever new heights using KHS technology and optimised PET bottles. [ + ]
Upcycling for gut health: antioxidant powders from fruit waste
Powders made from blueberries and persimmon waste are rich in antioxidants and could be good for the gut microbiome. [ + ]
Canola oil maker implements smart sensor solution
A1 Electric Motors worked with ABB to develop a custom solution for GrainCorp Oilseeds to solve an overheating issue with its cooker. [ + ]
Proseal has pet food market sealed
Proseal's tray sealing technology is helping pet food manufacturers meet rising consumer demands for high-quality products and packaging. [ + ]
Flexible packaging to meet the meal kit demand
Rising demand for at-home meal kits during the COVID-19 pandemic has prompted the gourmet food industry to turn to single-serve flexible packaging. [ + ]
Tracking mangoes throughout the supply chain
GS1 Australia and Manbulloo have created 'whole-of-chain' tracking for mangoes, providing new levels of efficiency throughout the supply chain. [ + ]
Closing the water cycle for beverage processing
For every litre of beer or soft drink made, around 1–3 L of wastewater is produced; Krones has developed a concept for converting this wastewater into new process water. [ + ]
Food and beverage manufacturing: firing on all cylinders
Food manufacturing is a key area for accelerating Australia's economic recovery post pandemic and newer actuation methods could help, according to ANCA Motion. [ + ]
Seed packing machine to improve productivity
A seed packing machine has been designed using Rockwell automation technology to help seed manufacturers meet demands, provide traceability and reduce manual handling. [ + ]
Moving locations easy for brewery wastewater system
4 Pines Brewing Company recently moved and upgraded its existing wastewater treatment plant to meet production growth. [ + ]
Aussie technology protects wines from counterfeiters
An Australian technology suite called eBottli uses high-tech tracking and blockchain data to protect premium Australian wine from counterfeiters. [ + ]
