ARBS 2026 has wrapped up in Melbourne with record attendance of 10,200 industry professionals gathering across three days for Australia's leading event for the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration sector. [ + ]

Reliable and established cold chain logistics partnerships have become more important than ever in the food processing industry. [ + ]

While manufacturers focus heavily on ingredients, packaging, and production processes, one critical utility often operates behind the scenes: compressed air. [ + ]

The majority of consumers today want more from their snacks: more function, more flavour, more transparency. [ + ]

Many food processors still rely on systems that were never designed for manufacturing complexity. [ + ]

Food safety inspection has never been more important. [ + ]

Linco Food Systems marked 50 years in Australia in 2025, a milestone which represents far more than just the passing of time. [ + ]

The snack aisle is evolving; therefore, food manufacturers must rethink not only what they produce, but also how they produce it. [ + ]

The Goglio G21 proves its value as roasters seek greater control over production and packaging. [ + ]

Australia's latest round of first-quarter outlook reports paint a mixed picture for small business in 2026. [ + ]

In the case of filling and packaging milk and dairy products, the hygiene requirements on automation systems are particularly high. [ + ]

This article explores key testing methods including moisture analysis, pH measurement, titration, and weighing, highlighting the importance of each and the advantages of transitioning from manual to automated methods. [ + ]

Australian food manufacturers are being offered a rare, hands-on opportunity to evaluate X-ray inspection performance using their own products and within their own operational environment. [ + ]

Cost and growth pressures are pushing manufacturers to rethink ERP and adopt more agile and cost-effective operating systems. [ + ]

Every three years, Australia's food and beverage manufacturing industry stops and takes stock of where it's headed. In July 2026, that moment arrives again. [ + ]