Integrating big data in the food and beverage industry
27 November, 2019 by Darcy Simonis | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdAn industry network leader from ABB explains how food and beverage manufacturers can avoid becoming overwhelmed by big data, and utilise it effectively.
Processing pretzels with precise seasoning
26 November, 2019 | Supplied by: TNA Solutions Pty LtdFuture Foods used tna equipment for its new pretzel range to optimise seasoning application, capitalise on packaging efficiency and minimise waste.
Meat processing site creates 650 jobs in Qld
26 November, 2019Hilton Foods Australia will create 650 jobs at a meat processing and distribution facility in Queensland, providing fresh meat products to 450 Woolworths stores.
Australian drink companies cut sugar by 7%
25 November, 2019Australia's non-alcoholic beverage industry has pledged a 20% sugar reduction by 2025 — its first progress report has announced a 7% reduction.
BrewLab being developed in Qld for craft beer brewers
22 November, 2019The Queensland BrewLab will give craft brewers the ability to develop and test new beer recipes without interrupting their own production lines.
Process heat users — listen up!
21 November, 2019There are myriad opportunities for industrial process heat users to switch to renewable energy alternatives and reduce emissions — ARENA report released.
Using AI to track meat from paddock to plate
20 November, 2019 | Supplied by: JBS AustraliaJBS Australia and Lumachain are trialling technology that uses Azure AI, IoT and blockchain to track meat from paddock to plate.
Dyson Airblade 9kJ hand dryer
20 November, 2019 | Supplied by: Dyson Appliances (Aust) Pty LtdThe Dyson Airblade 9kJ is an energy-efficient hand dryer that can dry hands in 10 s. The hand dryer features a curved blade design and touch-free operation.
Water injection automation in coffee production
13 November, 2019 | Supplied by: Group Instrumentation Pty LtdGroup Instrumentation was asked by a coffee producer to supply a measurement system that could monitor moisture levels in coffee after the final roaster.
Not just gelled desserts: the dynamics of complex liquids
13 November, 2019Researchers have updated a century-old food testing method to provide a better understanding of the fluid dynamics associated with opaque liquids such as those used in gelled desserts.
Post-harvest process to improve shelf life of apples
13 November, 2019Austrian researchers have developed a sustainable method to optimise storage of fruit and vegetables, thereby reducing harvest losses along the supply chain.
Tetra Pak best-practice yoghurt lines
12 November, 2019 | Supplied by: Tetra PakTetra Pak has launched best-practice guidelines to help its customers streamline the processing and packaging of yoghurt products.
Nitrogen freezer for live bacteria used in dairy products
11 November, 2019 | Supplied by: GEA AustraliaThe GEA nitrogen freezer pilot plant takes a different approach to freezing live bacteria used in the production of probiotics and dairy products such as yoghurt.
InSite L. mono Glo swab test
08 November, 2019 | Supplied by: Key Diagnostics Pty LtdInSite L. mono Glo is a self-contained swab system for the simultaneous detection of Listeria species and Listeria monocytogenes.
SMC ZH-X267 stainless steel vacuum ejectors
08 November, 2019 | Supplied by: SMC Australia | New ZealandThe SMC ZH-X267 stainless steel vacuum ejectors with energy-saving benefits are suitable for food, packaging and pharmaceutical environments with rigorous requirements.
