Processing

USDA certification for Aussie agtech firm MEQ

30 July, 2025

Melbourne-based MEQ has achieved US Department of Agriculture (USDA) certification for its video technology for quality and yield grading of beef.


GEA to build integrated dairy facility in Algeria

30 July, 2025 | Supplied by: GEA Group

GEA has signed a contract for the construction of what is claimed to be the largest integrated dairy farm and milk powder facility in Algeria.


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.


Cheese exporter upgrades inspection system on its grated cheese lines

15 July, 2025 | Supplied by: Fortress Technology

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


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.


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.


Heat and Control expands thermal range with Tek-Dry acquisition

10 July, 2025 | Supplied by: Heat and Control Pty Ltd

Earlier this year, Heat and Control announced the acquisition of UK-based company Tek-Dry Systems Ltd, a leading provider of thermal food processing equipment.


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.


OD200: New Compact Distance Sensor Raising the Bar in Performance and Reliability

10 July, 2025 | Supplied by: SICK Pty Ltd

Launching in June 2025 from SICK’s HQ in Waldkirch, the new OD200 miniature distance sensor is set to redefine short-range displacement sensing.


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