Processing

Two Aussie startup finalists in PepsiCo Greenhouse Accelerator Program

29 April, 2025

The PepsiCo program attracted strong interest from startups across Australia and NZ seeking assistance to scale their sustainability solutions across the food and beverage value chain.


Malting alternative could reduce beer production costs

28 April, 2025

A US economic study has found that rice malt could help to decrease beer production costs by up to 12%, and also make gluten-free beers more feasible for small-scale brewers.


Beverage maker boosts productivity using compact bottling line

28 April, 2025 | Supplied by: Sidel Oceania Pty Ltd

Coca-Cola FEMSA in Brazil has increased the productivity of its carbonated soft drink (CSD) line using Sidel's Super Combi — now operating at 39,000 bottles per hour.


Premium snack maker meets growing demand

24 April, 2025 | Supplied by: TNA Solutions Pty Ltd

UK chip manufacturer Burts has greatly increased its production capacity, enabled by TNA's latest high-speed seasoning and packaging system.


Heat exchangers expand ginger beer production

23 April, 2025 | Supplied by: HRS Heat Exchangers Pty Ltd

Bundaberg Brewed Drinks ensured the equipment in its new Master Brewery maintained product quality by installing HRS Heat Exchangers' cooker and thermaliser.


In-house ginger processing for beverage maker

17 April, 2025 | Supplied by: Wyma Solutions

A ginger beer manufacturer reduces its supply risk by investing in pack-house technology to process its own ginger for brewing the drinks.


Tailor-made solutions for sliced meat on show at IFFA

17 April, 2025 | Supplied by: MULTIVAC Australia Pty Ltd

At this year's IFFA in Frankfurt, the MULTIVAC Group will be showing its latest line solutions for sliced products in different output categories.


ProfilGate clean-off zones

16 April, 2025 | Supplied by: FMCG Industry Solutions Pty Ltd

The ProfilGate brush-and-tray system is designed to help keep facilities clean by removing dirt contaminants from soles of shoes and wheels of forklifts upon contact.


Australia's southern bluefin tuna achieves sustainable certification

15 April, 2025

Claimed as a world's first, the Australian Southern Bluefin Tuna Industry Association has had its purse seine fishery certified as sustainable with MSC certification.


New Zealand wine industry’s report shows commitment to sustainability

15 April, 2025

The 2025 New Zealand Winegrowers Sustainability Report highlights the ongoing efforts by NZ grape growers and winemakers in putting sustainability first.


RIDAQuick Gluten Quant & Smart Box

14 April, 2025 | Supplied by: R-Biopharm Australia

The RIDAQuick Gluten Quant & Smart Box from R-Biopharm Australia is used for quantitative detection of gluten residues on surfaces, in CIP and in food samples.


Five ways emerging tech can help food and beverage manufacturers

14 April, 2025 by Terry Smagh, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Asia Pacific and Japan at Infor | Supplied by: Infor

As food manufacturers embrace new innovations, they must also navigate the complex landscape of regulatory compliance and cybersecurity.


Futureproofing Aussie wines with mildew-resistant grapevines

14 April, 2025

CSIRO and Treasury Wine Estates have partnered on a project in South Australia to help protect the wine region from changing climate conditions.


New enzymes for the production of an intense sweetener: call for comment

14 April, 2025 | Supplied by: Food Standards Australia New Zealand

FSANZ is calling for comment about an application to allow three new GM-derived enzymes as processing aids for making intense food sweeteners.


Meat industry handling and freezing solutions on show at IFFA

11 April, 2025 | Supplied by: MHM Automation

MHM Automation will be showcasing its meat handling and freezing solutions at the upcoming IFFA trade fair in Germany.


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