Materials handling & storage and supply chain

Should tomatoes be kept in the fridge?

22 May, 2020

There is much debate about the correct storage of tomatoes; a German research team investigates the influence of storage on the flavour of ripe tomatoes.


GEA Bock HGX44e CO2 compressors

21 May, 2020 | Supplied by: GEA Australia

The HGX44e CO2 range of compressors is suitable for industrial low-temperature applications in cold stores and the food industry.


Enmin EMA drives

14 May, 2020 | Supplied by: Enmin Pty Ltd

Enmin's range of EMA drives are suitable for the food industry, using a conveying-by-vibration method to provide smooth product transfer.


SA dairy industry from 'grass to glass'

11 May, 2020

The South Australian dairy industry is creating 'grass to glass' branding that will audit, track and verify the state's dairy products.


Dematic AGVs help drive Arnott's biscuits

11 May, 2020 | Supplied by: Dematic Pty Ltd

Arnott's has increased its manufacturing productivity and reliability through the implementation of six Dematic AGVs at its Brisbane manufacturing plant.


2DBarcodes: the future of food safety for retail?

07 May, 2020 | Supplied by: GS1 Australia

GS1 Australia has launched the 2DBarcode, an on-pack symbol that provides a range of data elements to facilitate food safety within the supply chain.


'Traffic light' system for grading avocados

07 May, 2020

A laser and vibration technique that determines the perfect ripeness of avocados without damaging the fruit has been developed to help reduce waste in the supply chain.


Food-contact surface coating to help prevent contamination

05 May, 2020

Researchers are developing a water-repellent coating that can be applied to food-contact surfaces such as conveyor belts to help prevent cross-contamination of produce.


Pallet racking solution protects against forklift impacts  

01 May, 2020 | Supplied by: ACP Australian Custom Pipes Pty Ltd

This pallet racking protection solution features a shock deflector that is made from a tough polymer designed to withstand significant impact from forklifts.


Solving supply chain disruptions for food exports

28 April, 2020

DHL Global Forwarding Australia is helping to meet food retail demand for Australia's high-value perishables exports.


Enmin controller range for vibratory equipment

20 April, 2020 | Supplied by: Enmin Pty Ltd

Enmin's range of controllers is suitable for all types and brands of vibratory equipment.


Sidel converts packaging facility to produce sanitiser bottles

08 April, 2020 | Supplied by: Sidel Oceania Pty Ltd

Packaging manufacturer Sidel has converted its packaging production centre in Normandy into a production centre for hydro-alcoholic gel bottles, to combat COVID-19.


Nestlé using blockchain to enhance coffee traceability

08 April, 2020

Nestlé will expand the use of IBM Food Trust blockchain technology, to enable consumers to trace the origins of the beans in its Zoégas coffee brand.


Lactalis automates the handling of its milk pallets

06 April, 2020 | Supplied by: Dematic Pty Ltd

Lactalis Australia has boosted productivity using automated guided vehicles for its milk pallets at its Lidcombe site.


Smart tech helping manufacturers safeguard supply chains

02 April, 2020 by Danielle Dadello, Country Manager AU at Unleashed Software | Supplied by: Unleashed Software

It's time for an upheaval in the way food manufacturers use technology and supply chain processes, in order to keep food on the shelves and remain resilient.


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