Nestlé to move shipping needs to sustainable fuels
07 December, 2023Nestlé, working with three large shipping companies, will move the equivalent of half its global shipping needs to alternative, lower-emission fuels.
Footwear guidance for frozen food industry released in UK
05 December, 2023The British Frozen Food Federation has developed guidance on how to test the suitability of footwear used in the frozen food industry.
Vaisala spot-checking and calibration eGuide
01 December, 2023 | Supplied by: Vaisala OyjField spot-checking is a common way to determine the measurement accuracy of a fixed measurement instrument between calibration intervals.
Raising frozen food temperature for decarbonisation
01 December, 2023Research has suggested that standard frozen food temperatures could be changed by just three degrees, from -18 to -15°C, to save carbon dioxide emissions.
Facility upgrade transforms beef supply chain logistics
29 November, 2023 | Supplied by: Dematic Pty LtdDematic has helped John Dee automate its sub-zero storage and handling operations using a solution specifically designed to address the complexities of meat processing.
Qimarox Highrunner HR8 palletiser for frozen foods
22 November, 2023 | Supplied by: QimaroxQimarox has expanded its product portfolio with a palletiser for frozen foods (IQF Products).
Putting a twist on gecko-inspired robot
17 November, 2023The adhesive forces of geckos have bio-inspired researchers to build a robotic device that can pick up and release delicate materials without damage.
Unilever to share ice cream reformulation patents with industry
10 November, 2023Unilever has announced it will grant a free licence to the ice cream industry for its ice cream reformulation patents that have been trialled in warmer freezer cabinets.
Flexicon BULK-OUT BFF Series Mobile Frame-Mounted Bulk Bag Discharger
01 November, 2023 | Supplied by: Flexicon Corporation (Aust) Pty LtdThe Flexicon discharger with Flexible Screw Conveyor allows rapid, dust-free discharging and conveying of bulk solid materials at multiple plant locations.
Pet food company manages its carbon pawprint
30 October, 2023 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation AustraliaReal Pet Food Company has invested in sustainability and energy management software across four production sites in Australia to reduce carbon emissions and improve energy efficiency.
Wiliot's supply chain carbon tracker on best inventions list
27 October, 2023An IoT platform created by Israel-based startup Wiliot to track carbon footprints in the supply chain is named on TIME's Best Inventions of 2023.
Industrial chiller for milk bottle production line
25 October, 2023 | Supplied by: CoatesCoates Power & HVAC has been able to mobilise a 800 kW industrial chiller within 36 hours to help Visy maintain a vital milk bottle production line.
Enhancing warehouse automation with system architecture
24 October, 2023 | Supplied by: Open IIoTThis case study from Industry 4.0 advocacy group Open IIoT discusses how experts in warehouse transformation, Layer Seven Automation, were tasked with revamping a North Rocks Sydney distribution centre.
Putting a freeze on meat waste
23 October, 2023A report has shown inconsistent fridge temperatures and confusing cold storage advice could be contributing to meat waste in Aussie households.
Remedy Drinks keeps up with demand using Toyota forklifts
12 October, 2023 | Supplied by: Toyota Material Handling Australia Pty LtdOver the last decade, Remedy Drinks has built its business using the help of battery-electric Toyota Material Handling forklifts to distribute its products.
