Processing

Key Technology COMPASS optical sorter for leafy greens

12 December, 2025 | Supplied by: Key Technology Australia Pty Ltd

Key Technology (Key), a member of Duravant's Food Sorting and Handling Group, has introduced its COMPASS optical sorter for leafy greens.


Six beverage trends predicted for 2026

12 December, 2025 | Supplied by: Finlays

Demand for customisation, 'protein-ification' and sustainable storytelling are some of the trends predicted by Finlays for beverages in 2026.


PPM Technologies Gen 3 FlavorWright All-in-One seasoning system

12 December, 2025 | Supplied by: PPM Technologies

PPM Technologies has introduced the third generation of its FlavorWright All-in-One seasoning system.


Making UHT processing less intensive on energy

11 December, 2025 | Supplied by: SPX FLOW TECHNOLOGY AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

A nutritional beverages company was seeking a more sustainable way to produce UHT beverages using a more energy-efficient method.


Tasty twist for chocolate alternatives

11 December, 2025

Food scientists develop two novel flavour-boosting techniques to transform carob pulp into a tasty alternative to cocoa, while maintaining a simple ingredients list.


Call for comment on endo-1,4-beta-xylanase as a processing aid

11 December, 2025 | Supplied by: Novonesis

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to permit the use of an enzyme as a processing aid.


Metal detection selection to support food safety

10 December, 2025 | Supplied by: Fortress Technology NZ Ltd

Metal remains the most likely contaminant risk encountered in food processing and packing facilities, so here are five selection strategies for inspection equipment.


ifm SMF beverage flowmeter

09 December, 2025 | Supplied by: ifm efector pty ltd

ifm has introduced the SMF beverage flowmeter, which is a next-generation, multiparameter sensor specifically designed for the food, beverage and wine industries.


UV light technology to curb viral transmission in poultry environments

09 December, 2025 | Supplied by: Silanna Group

Widespread bird flu outbreaks underscore the urgent need for disinfection solutions to curb viral transmission in poultry environments — research results for an Australian solution have been revealed.


Improving shelf life of blueberries with upcycled edible coating

08 December, 2025

A team of chemical engineers from UNSW Sydney are working to extend the expiry date of packaged summer fruits by developing an edible film made from repurposed coffee waste.


Emerson Rosemount 4051S Pressure Transmitter

08 December, 2025 | Supplied by: Emerson

Emerson has released the Rosemount 4051S Pressure Transmitter.


Aussie Barramundi farm achieves certification for responsible aquaculture

05 December, 2025

Northern Territory's Humpty Doo Barramundi is claimed to be the first Australian Barramundi farm to achieve Aquaculture Stewardship Council certification.


Fish freshness monitored in real time

04 December, 2025

Researchers have demonstrated the potential of a microneedle-based sensor for testing the freshness of fish within two minutes.


NSW food safety rules updated for berry, leafy vegetable and melon businesses

03 December, 2025

The new requirements, which aim to strengthen food safety and traceability throughout the supply chain, will apply across NSW from 12 February 2026.


Slowing the ripening process to improve post-harvest quality

02 December, 2025

A fruit physiology study of apples could open up new opportunities to control post-harvest fruit quality through natural regulatory pathways.


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