Qld closes border but bananas allowed through
27 March, 2020Freight trucks are exempt from the latest border control measures introduced by the Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk.
Cobots improve productivity on packaging line
26 March, 2020 | Supplied by: Universal RobotsGlobal healthcare company Sanofi has installed seven UR10 collaborative robots at its site in France, to meet new productivity requirements.
Mitsubishi EDR Pantograph Reach Truck
24 March, 2020 | Supplied by: MLA Holdings Pty LtdThe Mitsubishi double-deep reach truck is designed to allow operators to perform tasks efficiently in double-deep applications.
Tubular drag conveyors: cable vs chain systems
18 March, 2020 by Karl Seidel, Cablevey Conveyors | Supplied by: Cablevey ConveyorsThe distinct differences between tubular chain and cable drag conveyors are discussed in relation to dry food manufacturers' requirements.
Economics of the pandemic: are your supply chains resilient?
18 March, 2020 by Carolyn JacksonFood manufacturers may be one of the few industries that could actually see some economic opportunities in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, if supply chains remain resilient.
Improving dietary supplement traceability
17 March, 2020 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdManufacturers of dietary supplements are encouraged to trace every ingredient through their supply chain using MOM systems.
Danone boosts baby formula traceability
16 March, 2020Danone has launched a digitally enabled data service for its baby formula brands, which allows consumers to verify the authenticity of the product.
Butchery improves supply chain using trackable pallet boxes
13 March, 2020 | Supplied by: Dolav AustraliaA UK-based pork butchery has improved the transport efficiency of its pork product using Trackable Dolav plastic pallet boxes.
Key Technology VERYX integrated sorting system
03 March, 2020 | Supplied by: Key Technology Australia Pty LtdKey Technology has introduced a new concept for sorting green beans that removes foreign material and separates the green beans prior to snipping for process efficiency.
Australian chocolatier sweetens operations using NetSuite
19 February, 2020 | Supplied by: Oracle AustraliaNetSuite helps chocolate wholesaler unlock growth, streamline manufacturing processes and maintain a family's traditional chocolate-making heritage.
Eriez Xtreme metal detection unit
14 February, 2020 | Supplied by: Eriez Magnetics Pty LtdThe Eriez Xtreme MD is capable of detecting needles, pins, etc inserted into food, and alerts users when a metal contaminant is found.
Tecpro A30R Hydrokinetic IBC Cleaner
11 February, 2020 | Supplied by: Tecpro AustraliaThe Tecpro hydrokinetic IBC cleaner is suitable for the food and beverage industries, as it does not require oil or grease, thus reducing risk of contamination.
Primodan acquires SPX Flow yellow cheesemaking tech
10 February, 2020 | Supplied by: SPX Flow IncPrimodan, a company that manufactures cheese plants and dairy filling machines, has acquired yellow cheesemaking technology from SPX Flow.
Vibratory equipment: a key ingredient in chocolate line
07 February, 2020 | Supplied by: Enmin Pty LtdWhittaker's requested Enmin to design and build a custom piece of equipment that could facilitate six different flavours of chocolate in its new line.
Leuze electronic IPS 400i camera-based positioning sensor
05 February, 2020 | Supplied by: Leuze electronic Pty LtdThe IPS 400i from Leuze electronic is a small camera-based positioning sensor for double-depth compartment fine positioning.
