Materials handling & storage and supply chain

The development of food GMPs

25 July, 2024 by Jonny Parker | Supplied by: Fishbowl Inventory Asia Pacific

Good manufacturing practices (GMPs) in the food industry are in place to ensure that the products that consumers use daily are safe for consumption.


Improving traceability with a warehouse management system

27 June, 2024 by Danilo Potocnik, Head of Sales, Stoecklin Logistics | Supplied by: Stoecklin Logistics

When it comes to supply chain management, advanced technologies are playing a role in optimising operational efficiency and ensuring regulatory compliance.


Dematic's new automation solution for the meat processing industry

25 June, 2024 | Supplied by: Dematic Pty Ltd

Dematic has developed a new end-to-end automation solution with its first rollout at an Australian meat processing facility.


Filling machine electrically driven for increased output

07 June, 2024 | Supplied by: SMC Australia | New Zealand

Packserv looked to SMC's electric actuator range to help bolster its fillers and cappers production capabilities.


The future of robotics inspired by nature

04 June, 2024

Researchers have shared a novel hybrid-driven origami gripper, designed to grasp and manipulate objects with versatility and precision.


The need for enhanced disinfecting equipment in agriculture

31 May, 2024 | Supplied by: Tecpro Australia

Recent outbreaks of avian influenza (H5N1) in Victoria, Australia, and across the globe have highlighted an urgent need for enhanced biosecurity measures in the agricultural sector.


Wiliot Ambient IoT Food Safety Initiative

24 May, 2024 | Supplied by: Wiliot

Wiliot has introduced an Ambient IoT Food Safety Initiative that is designed to help the food industry create safer, more traceable supply chains, ahead of FSMA's Rule 204 January 2026 Compliance.


Kinrise Snackfoods automates its manufacturing facility using AMRs

20 May, 2024 | Supplied by: Konica Minolta Business Solutions Australia Pty Ltd

Four autonomous mobile robots have been deployed across the Kinrise Snackfoods manufacturing facility to automate the pallet handling process, and more.


Material testing provides insights for conveyor selection

10 May, 2024 by Del Williams

Gaining a deeper understanding of material characterisation before conveyor testing can help with optimal throughput and quality on a range of food products.


Octopus inspires new gripper mechanism for robots

29 April, 2024

A new robotic suction cup that can grasp rough, curved and heavy objects has been developed by scientists at the University of Bristol.


Cold chain tech revenue projected to exceed AU$10 billion

11 April, 2024

Investments in temperature and humidity monitoring solutions are set to surpass AU$10 billion by 2032.


Loma Flex Conveyor System

10 April, 2024 | Supplied by: Inspection Systems Pty Ltd

Loma Systems demonstrated its latest detection solutions at Anuga FoodTec in Germany.


Stop blaming COVID for supply chain issues

08 April, 2024 by Stephen Dombroski, Director of Consumer Markets, QAD | Supplied by: QAD Australia Pty Ltd

How a mix of supplier diversity, just-in-time, safety stock and economic order quantity will help food companies navigate potential global disruptions.


PepsiCo builds high-capacity logistics automation system in Thailand

28 March, 2024 | Supplied by: Dematic Pty Ltd

PepsiCo has partnered with Dematic to integrate automation as a central feature of its expanded production and logistics facility in Rojana, Thailand.


Americold opens temperature-controlled facility in WA

26 March, 2024 | Supplied by: Americold

Americold continues its expansion in Australia with the recent opening of its facility in Spearwood, Western Australia.


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