Silikal food-grade flooring system
01 May, 2017 | Supplied by: Silikal GmbHThe Silikal flooring system is a heavy-duty, hygienic and easy-to-clean flooring system. It can be made slip-resistant to prevent slips and falls, making it suitable for use in both wet and dry surface areas.
New factory to manufacture Dematic conveyor systems
20 April, 2017Having acquired automation specialist Dematic, the KION Group is expanding its production capacity with a new plant in the Czech Republic.
Wiley gets Haverick Meats back on track after devastating fire
03 April, 2017 | Supplied by: Wiley & Co Pty LtdAfter fire devastated the Sydney factory of Haverick Meats in May 2016, it took a team effort to get the facility back open, supplying the professional foodservice industry and the community, in time for the Christmas rush.
Plate freezers — one of the 'hidden secrets' driving Australian beef's international success
15 March, 2017 by Jon Condon*What's driven the massive investment by Australian red meat processors in large-scale plate freezing technology over the past few years? Jon Condon* took a look at a piece of somewhat obscure and perhaps little-appreciated processing technology which in no small way is helping consolidate Australia's reputation as the world's best beef exporter, based on quality, consistency and product performance.
Nestlé invests in gluten-free New Zealand
03 March, 2017Recognising the continuing demand for gluten-free products in Australia and New Zealand, Nestlé has just opened a new, dedicated gluten-free facility in Cambria Park, South Auckland.
New president for the ARA
01 March, 2017The Australian Refrigeration Association (ARA) has a new president — Ian Tuena.
Self-cleaning machinery for the food industry is getting closer
17 February, 2017The whole food and beverage industry would love equipment that is self-cleaning, anticorrosion, antibiofouling, antimicrobial and has low friction resistance.
Keeping it cold
07 February, 2017 | Supplied by: NewColdA new automated, robotic, temperature-controlled storage facility is gaining clients in the Southern Hemisphere.
Acquisitions expand Digi's cold chain reach
01 February, 2017 | Supplied by: Digi International (HK) LtdRecent acquisitions by Digi International have strengthened its position as a cold chain provider in the foodservice industry.
Maersk Container Industry Star Cool Integrated reefers
15 December, 2016 | Supplied by: Maersk Container IndustryMaersk Container Industry's Star Cool Integrated reefers are equipped with the latest technology to protect perishable cargo during long-distance transportation and keep energy consumption at a minimum.
Coldline Living LIFE multifunction domestic blast chiller
23 November, 2016 | Supplied by: Euroquip Food Service EquipmentColdline Living has launched the LIFE multifunction domestic blast chiller.
How to reduce dehydration in frozen products
18 November, 2016 | Supplied by: OctoFrostDehydration is influenced by many factors that occur during the freezing process. By understanding these factors, users can choose an optimal freezing technology that will reduce cost and increase productivity and quality.
Flash fires and refrigerant system servicing
26 October, 2016SafeWork NSW has released a Safety Alert about the risk of flash fires when unsweating copper fittings in refrigeration systems.
Scaling up — how SMEs can grow into larger food manufacturing facilities
05 October, 2016 by Peter Taitoko* | Supplied by: RMR Process Pty LtdFor small- and mid-sized food manufacturers, one of the biggest challenges is how to start scaling up operations. Today there is an endless amount of information available but interpreting this and making the best choices for your business is not simple.
Coldline Living VISION multifunctional blast chiller
26 September, 2016 | Supplied by: Euroquip Food Service EquipmentColdline Living's VISION commercial blast chillers can perform multiple functions, including blast chilling, shock freezing, proving, thawing, storage and chocolate crystallisation/holding.