The Food Plant

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.


AI-enabled freezers help boost ice cream sales

26 August, 2024

There's more than just ice cream in many of Unilever's freezer cabinets, which are now using AI tech to track stock levels in real time.


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 | Supplied by: Mayo Hardware Australia

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.


Keeping food cool in supermarkets, an energy-efficient solution

23 July, 2024

Researchers in Australia have developed an energy-efficient refrigeration system that could result in reducing annual refrigeration energy consumption for supermarkets by 19%.


Interroll Australia opens new office in Victoria

22 July, 2024 | Supplied by: Interroll Australia

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.


$150m coolstore wins top industrial property award in New Zealand

18 June, 2024

Boosting sustainability and productivity benefits, a new $150m coolstore facility in Hamilton has taken out a top award at the 2024 Property Industry Awards in New Zealand.


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 | Supplied by: Spillz Pty Ltd

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


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