Processing

Perfect Automation trials sustainable mushroom packaging film

25 July, 2025 | Supplied by: Perfect Automation

The company has launched a series of collaborative trials to phase out traditional PVC film in favour of a Japanese-manufactured polyolefin alternative.


Low-oil oat grain breeding to aid industry growth: study

25 July, 2025

UniSA is researching the biological triggers of oil production in oats, which may help processing and provide further demand for Australian-grown oats.


Ice cream makers pledge to reformulate without artificial colours

23 July, 2025

Last week, the majority of ice cream makers in the US pledged to eliminate certified artificial colours in their products before 2028.


Automation system designed to guide bottles without breakage

21 July, 2025 | Supplied by: KHS Pacific Pty Ltd

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


Post-harvest tech to extend storage life of mangoes 

18 July, 2025

Around 20% of mangoes perish along the cold supply chain, but now Edith Cowan University has identified a way to extend cold storage life of the tropical fruit.


Olive oil mill upgrade quadruples processing capacity

18 July, 2025 | Supplied by: Alfa Laval Pty Ltd

An olive oil mill in Portugal has modernised its process using an Alfa Laval innovation, increasing its extra virgin olive oil capacity from 1500 to 6000 kg/h.


Call for comment on phospholipase C as a processing aid

16 July, 2025 | Supplied by: Food Standards Australia New Zealand

Food Standards Australia New Zealand is calling for comment on an application to use the processing aid during the refining of oils and fats.


ROKLive 2025 program released

15 July, 2025 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation Australia

Rockwell Automation has unveiled its program for ROKLive 2025 on the Gold Coast from 29–31 July, which will also provide the stage for a number of product launches.


Cheese exporter upgrades inspection system on its grated cheese lines

15 July, 2025 | Supplied by: Fortress Technology NZ Ltd

A Dutch dairy company recently upgraded its metal detectors inspection technology, which included independent reject systems, on its grated cheese lines.


Camfil Megalam ProSafe filtration for critical environments

14 July, 2025 | Supplied by: Camfil Australia Pty Ltd

The Megalam ProSafe series features advanced HEPA (H14) and ULPA (U15, U16, U17) filter panels.


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.


Australia free from bird flu in poultry

10 July, 2025

The Victorian response to an outbreak of H7 high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) in poultry has been successful, with eradication declared in Australia.


Fill quantity control in food supplement production

09 July, 2025 | Supplied by: NWI Group

A nutritional supplements manufacturer was looking for an efficient solution to check the weight and ensure the completeness of its products.


FSANZ calls for submissions about new processing aid

09 July, 2025

Food Standards Australia New Zealand is calling for comment on an application to permit the use of an enzyme for protein and yeast processing and flavour production.


Bega Group to close its peanut processing business in Qld

09 July, 2025

Bega Group announced today (9 July 2025) that it plans to close its Peanut Company of Australia, after failing to find a buyer for the financially strained business.


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