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MULTIVAC opens €15m facility for slicing solutions

13 September, 2024

MULTIVAC opened its facility for slicing solutions in Germany to increase its capacity for providing tailored solutions for food processing and packaging.


Saputo Dairy Australia to close King Island Dairy

06 September, 2024

Yesterday (5 September), Saputo Dairy Australia announced its plans to close the King Island Dairy facility in Tasmania and discontinue the brand by mid-2025, after a buyer could not be found.


Fonterra whips up NZ$150m for UHT cream plant in NZ

03 September, 2024

Fonterra is set to invest $150 million to build a new UHT cream plant at its Edendale site in Southland to meet growing demand, especially in Asian markets.


Wheat processor constructs silo building in Germany

26 August, 2024

Wheat processor Crespel & Deiters Group is constructing an €18.5m silo building in Germany to expand its storage and handling capacities.


CCEP to install high-speed drinks line at its facility in Vic

14 August, 2024

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners is investing $105.5m to increase capacity for manufacturing sports drinks at its facility in Moorabbin.


Master Lock lockout tagout safety products

09 August, 2024

Master Lock has recently added new lockout devices to its range.


Pfizer's $150 million upgrade for its pharma facility in Vic

06 August, 2024

Pfizer Australia is upgrading its pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Melbourne, which will include robotics and AI-powered technologies for key processes.


IFF to expand development centre in Shanghai

02 August, 2024

IFF has announced it aims to complete the renovation and expansion of its facilities in Shanghai.


Interroll Australia opens new office in Victoria

22 July, 2024

Interroll Australia has opened its new office complex in Epping, Victoria.


Plant-based milk factory has opened in New Zealand

27 June, 2024

A purpose-built plant-based milk factory has opened in Auckland this month, and oat milk producer Otis is celebrating its homegrown milk.


JBS Australia's Scone bioenergy system in operation

29 May, 2024

Meat and food processor JBS Australia (JBS) has completed the construction of a bioenergy system at its Scone processing plant.


Priestley's Gourmet Delights opens new $53m AI-powered food facility

28 May, 2024

Priestley's Gourmet Delights, a female-founded Australian sweet and savoury food supplier and manufacturer, has officially opened its $53 million, 7740 m2 AI-powered facility in Qld.


Cleaning considerations for plant construction and retrofits

27 May, 2024

Maintaining impeccable hygiene standards in food manufacturing is essential for product safety, regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.


Suntory Oceania's multi-beverage facility gets powered up

21 May, 2024

Work has begun on 7000 solar panels that will take up all available roof space at Suntory Oceania's $400m Queensland facility, which is also the subject of a TV series.


Food manufacturing and distribution hub for Qld's Scenic Rim

10 May, 2024

A $291m project to transform Scenic Rim with a new food manufacturing and distribution hub has been recommended to proceed.


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