Processing

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.


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.


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 NZ Ltd

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.


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.


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.


NORD Drivesystems NXD tupH surface treatment

09 July, 2025 | Supplied by: NORD Drivesystems (Aust) Pty Ltd

The NXD tupH surface treatment has been developed by NORD to make aluminium as resistant as stainless steel, making it suitable for food and beverage applications.


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.


NZ food security ranks highly with plentiful fresh produce

09 July, 2025

A recent study ranked Aotearoa highly as one of the world's most self-sufficient countries, with its fresh produce supply set to continue ramping up.


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.


Olivo and Brunetti Oro: cool partnership for fine food

08 July, 2025 | Supplied by: CoolPac

A local manufacturer of cakes and pastries is using Olivo insulated food containers for its multi-temperature food transport and storage logistics.


Protect-Air HoseGuard Air Safety Fuses

04 July, 2025 | Supplied by: Compressed Air Australia Pty Ltd

Protect-Air's HoseGuard is designed to enhance workplace safety by automatically responding to air line failures.


igus D1 motor control with certified PROFINET

04 July, 2025 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty Ltd

The igus D1 motor control can now be integrated into higher-level control systems from Siemens, Beckhoff, Wago and other manufacturers with certified PROFINET.


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