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Automation system designed to guide bottles without breakage

21 July, 2025

A beverage producer in Mexico is avoiding bottle breakage thanks to a customised system using guide carriages that can smoothly negotiate tight curves.


Wine and grape sector review report has 14 recommendations

14 July, 2025

Wine Australia has released Dr Craig Emerson's independent analysis of the grape and wine sector, which includes advice on how to improve transparency and fair competition.


Mini fermentation monitoring solution for big and small wineries

27 June, 2025

To create an intelligent ferment monitoring system that meets the requirements of both big and small winery operations, ifm has developed a mini ferment monitoring system.


TecSense HSA online O2 headspace analyser

27 June, 2025

The TecSense HSA online O2 headspace analyser is a semiautomatic device that determines the O2 , CO2 and foreign gas in the headspace of bottles.


igus SHT linear module in hygienic design

23 June, 2025

igus presents lubrication-free drylin linear and drive technology — designed according to the EHEDG guidelines.


Sobering up with the latest wine trends

16 June, 2025

Providing insights into the rise of health-conscious wine consumption, researchers in Adelaide are looking into what's driving the growth in no-, low- and mid-alcohol wines.


TWE opens $15m 'low and no' alcohol winemaking facility in the Barossa Valley

10 June, 2025

The Treasury Wine Estates winemaking facility features the latest technology to remove alcohol and patent-pending processes to lock in flavour and aroma.


ifm's remote monitoring solutions on show at WineTech 2025

02 June, 2025

ifm will be showcasing its smart monitoring solutions for the local wine industry at WineTech 2025, being held from 21–23 July at the Adelaide Convention Centre.


Tech-driven growth: Australia's food manufacturing sector ready to expand

01 June, 2025

As Australia undergoes a federal inquiry into its food and beverage manufacturing sector, a new report has found the country is primed for innovation and expansion, both at home and abroad.


US research found 'forever chemicals' in beer

29 May, 2025

Forever chemicals, ie, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), are being discovered by researchers in some unexpected places, including beer in the US.


Visualisation software brings bottling production line improvements to life

20 May, 2025

Glenvern Group uses Emulate3D by Rockwell Automation to visually showcase the benefits of Garvey’s bottle accumulation systems.


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

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.


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.


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