Processing > Fruit & vegetables

Shielding the vegetable industry from exotic pests

28 November, 2023

Australia's vegetable industry will receive a new level of protection against exotic pests with the help of a $10 million levy-funded biosecurity strategy.


Key Technology Rotary Sizing and Grading Systems

16 November, 2023

Key Technology has added new features to its Rotary Sizing and Grading Systems, which are suitable for vegetable and fruit processors.


Larger crop of sweeter stone fruit for summer

10 November, 2023

Montague is gearing up for a much larger stone fruit crop in 2023/24 than it saw last year, with sweeter peaches, plums and nectarines due to favourable weather conditions.


A fruitful partnership for testing food and beverage tech

03 October, 2023

HRS Heat Exchangers' R&D partnership showcases the latest thermal food and drink technologies and allows for fruitful customer trials.


Key Technology Herbert OCULUS optical sorter for whole potatoes

01 February, 2023

Key Technology has released its Herbert OCULUS optical sorter, suitable for fresh market potatoes or whole potatoes prior to processing.


KRONEN MPC 100 pineapple chunk cutter

09 December, 2022

The MPC 100 pineapple chunk cutter combines two processing steps in one device to produce bite-sized pineapple chunks.


New Directors appointed to AUSVEG Board

28 November, 2022

Following a Board Meeting and Annual General Meeting held in Sydney on 24 November 2022, AUSVEG has welcomed the appointment of new Grower Directors.


McCain Foods introduces Regen Fries

21 November, 2022

Prepared potato product maker McCain Foods is making fries using potatoes from regenerative farming.


Passionfruit antioxidant for edible food coatings

18 November, 2022

Passionfruit peels have potential for an edible food coating, which could help to reduce spoilage and plastic packaging in supply chains.


Mexican wholesaler makes a move into salad processing

14 November, 2022

Given the growing demand for ready-to-eat salads, a Mexican wholesaler decided to join the fresh-cut sector and now has plans for further expansion.


A cool $6.4m investment into climate change research

06 October, 2022

Aussie horticulture growers in cooler climates can participate in a $6.4m research trial program to help the industry adapt to climate change.


How juicy! — mango season is back

05 October, 2022

Australian Mango season has begun and Australians can expect the fruit to start hitting supermarket shelves across the country.


Chickpeas market to reach US$17.8 billion by 2031

28 September, 2022

According to the latest report by Fact.MR, the global chickpeas market is expected to experience above-average growth, reaching US$17.8 billion by 2031.


Food fermentation research project aims to improve health

26 September, 2022

The European Cooperation in Science and Technology is funding project PIMENTO to promote innovation in fermented foods.


A sugar substitute in citrus — how sweet is that?

23 September, 2022

Researchers have discovered natural sweeteners in citrus, providing opportunities for a natural sugar substitute in the food and beverage industry.


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