Food industry bucks the 'inventory crisis' trend
05 December, 2022A new report of independent Australian food suppliers shows they're profiting from a domestic model of holding less stock, despite previous supply chain woes during the pandemic.
Edible tag in a biscuit: tracks food from factory to stomach
19 October, 2022Researchers from Osaka University have developed a 3D printing method of embedding edible QR codes in a biscuit.
Track-and-trace trial of cherry and potato supply chains
21 September, 2022The trial simulated a product recall and the results show the benefits that could be achieved by the adoption of a digital standards-based traceability system.
Ensuring Australia's food bowl will not be empty amidst global food shortages
16 September, 2022 by Rob Stummer, Asia Pacific CEO at SYSPROTo build more resilient supply chains going forward, food production companies should consider investing in technologies that involve all stakeholders.
UK study of synthetic chemicals found in food
15 September, 2022A study of common organophosphate esters (OPEs) found in UK foods could lead to more food producers taking another look at their supply chain.
Using voice to improve supply chain efficiency
02 September, 2022Workplace food manufacturing and delivery company Tasty Fresh has adopted a voice picking system from Dematic, which resulted in a jump in productivity.
Tasmanian cherries use fingerprint tech to reduce counterfeits
04 July, 2022Reid Fruits has experienced a decline in product counterfeiting of its cherries in Asian markets as a result of using a Smart Fingerprint solution.
New wholesale distribution centre announced for Victoria
30 June, 2022Metcash has signed an agreement with the Goodman Group to construct and lease a distribution centre in Truganina.
'Lettuce' deliver on food traceability: new guide released
20 June, 2022A user-friendly how-to guide for tackling traceability across the Aussie organic supply chain has been released — so when is our next lettuce delivery?
From farm to shop: bringing IoT to the supply chain
17 June, 2022A large Israeli supermarket chain has worked with IoT specialist Wiliot to manage its cold chain using a reusable transport Item.
Using blockchain technology to keep track of palm oil origin
30 March, 2022By adopting a blockchain solution, Unilever is hoping to keep track of its palm oil and prevent the inclusion of unverified, unsustainable sources.
Food traceability about to get fruity with Australian Table Grapes
01 March, 2022Australian Table Grapes are leading the way in food traceability — benefitting from a $650,000 investment that is developing producer-to-consumer traceability.
The three golden rules of cold chain supply
01 March, 2022The road from paddock to plate can be a long one in a vast, sun-baked country like Australia.
Photonic application project could benefit food industry
17 January, 2022A UK-based project is exploring optical frequency comb (OFC) technology and the development of many practical applications such as sensing for the food industry.
Tracking oysters with blockchain
12 January, 2022A company is using blockchain for oysters to reduce theft and keep track of provenance and sustainability.
