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Beverage maker boosts productivity using compact bottling line

28 April, 2025

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.


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.


Heat exchangers expand ginger beer production

23 April, 2025

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


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.


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.


PIAB Collaborative Palletising Tool (CPT)

03 April, 2025

The CPT is a compact all-in-one tool with extended reach for cobot (collaborative robot)-assisted palletising.


BOC opens its carbon dioxide facility in Vic

20 March, 2025

BOC opens its new facility in Longford, Victoria, which is capable of producing more than 60,000 tonnes of beverage-grade CO2 annually for the South Pacific region.


Fermentation study finds 'super' potential in rice wine by-product

18 March, 2025

The study explored an overlooked waste product of rice wine production which could have upcycling potential as a 'superfood', according to researchers.


Creating a level playing field for small businesses in the wine sector

17 March, 2025

Australian Grape & Wine has welcomed the Albanese government's commitment to extending unfair trading practice protections to small businesses, ensuring a more level playing field for businesses across the wine sector.


Are we seeing a structural shift in orange juice production?

12 March, 2025 by Matt Hale, Global Key Account Director, HRS Heat Exchangers

Orange juice producers around the world face numerous challenges, including issues around supply and consumption which will result in winners and losers for both growers and processors.


Tour highlights heat pump technologies for beverage makers

11 March, 2025

The Australian Alliance for Energy Productivity (A2EP) is leading a site tour in Victoria to show how heat pump technologies can be used to reduce energy costs for beverage makers.


Carlsberg Bulgaria installs filling technology for its canning line

21 February, 2025

For the first time ever, Carlsberg Bulgaria is canning its own beer — thanks to technology from KHS.


The secret to tea quality

13 February, 2025

A new study has unveiled the intricate genetic mechanisms that regulate theanine accumulation in tea plants — a key determinant of tea quality.


Field pea sugars speed up sour beer brewing

06 February, 2025

Researchers from Norwegian University of Life Science have brewed new sour beers in less time using this unusual ingredient.


How Bottoms Up Beer saves $12,000 a month with Fishbowl

01 February, 2025

Unique drafting beer system Bottoms Up Beer handles its ever-increasing order volume with ease using Fishbowl's inventory management solution.


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