Nineteen Western Australian agrifood and beverage businesses will share in $1.05 million worth of grants to build more sustainable enterprises that capture high growth, premium export markets. Read more
Australian material scientist recognised with Global Lifetime Achievement Award
Group technical manager with Labelmakers Group, Graeme Lang, was recognised with the award after four decades of helping to shape the labelling industry. Read more
Universal Robots adds new 20kg industrial cobot to its portfolio
Universal Robots, the Danish manufacturer of collaborative robots (cobots), has announced that it will add a new 20kg cobot to its product range. Read more
Kellogg’s Australia launches a new reduced sugar LCMs range
Kellogg’s Australia has rolled out a new range of its iconic lunch box brand, LCMs – the snack bar kids love. The new range contains 25 per cent less sugar than comparable LCM bars and are available in two new delicious flavours. Read more
Competitors now need to be friends
AFCCC chairman, Mark Mitchell, details the advantages that will come from food and beverage industry competitors working together in certain aspects. Read more
Treasury Wine Estates to install largest winery solar system in Australia
Iconic Australian wines including Penfolds, Wolf Blass, Wynns, Squealing Pig and Pepperjack will be produced using 100 per cent renewable electricity by 2024, as Treasury Wine Estates announces Australia’s largest winery solar installation across its Barossa and Karadoc wineries. Read more
Cheers to a new brewery and distillery on Phillip Island
Phillip Island will gain a new microbrewery and distillery with a 120-seat bar and restaurant, thanks to a $1.2 million investment from the Victorian government. Read more
New battery technology offers safe hydrogen storage for industrial applications
A key focus for industrial sectors is the shift towards green energy and meeting net-zero goals. Global energy storage demands are reaching urgent capacity limits, capping the potential for renewable energy solutions. In response to this, LAVO – a climate technology company based in Sydney – has developed an integrated, scalable battery system that employs a metal hydride for the storage of hydrogen-based energy. Read more
Cadbury collaborates with Curtis Stone for limited-edition Caramel Slice block
This month, Cadbury has unveiled a special-edition Cadbury Dairy Milk block exclusively at Coles, developed in collaboration with Curtis Stone – Cadbury Dairy Milk Curtis Stone’s Caramel Slice. Read more
Eco bottle targets wine industry’s carbon hotspot
A wine bottle made entirely from Australian-sourced 100 per cent recycled PET plastic is helping to reshape the carbon footprint of wine by targeting the industry’s environmental hotspot – the glass bottle. Read more
Key food associations address Australian food security via FIA
In an unprecedented move, the newly formed Food Industry Alliance (FIA) will work with government to address key issues to ensure reliable and affordable access to food for all Australians, during this time of supply chain disruption. Read more
Chocolate factory expansion sweetens island attraction
A popular tourist attraction and chocolate manufacturer on Philip Island has received support from the Victorian state government to expand its facilities, create more local jobs and boost tourism. Read more
Agriculture minister announces $500 million for more food products
Federal minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Murray Watt, has announced a $500 million investment to “encourage farmers to create more food products in Australia, in addition to selling raw commodities overseas.” Read more
A Centric source of traceability
Centric Software’s Graham Jones and Adam Lowe speaks to Food & Beverage Industry News about how Centric PLM maximises traceability for the industry. Read more
TRUFF announce the launch of White Hotter sauce
Continuing to elevate everyday condiments for those who can handle the heat, TRUFF has dropped the latest in their line of luxury hot sauces with the official launch of White Hotter in Australia.
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Fast response FLT93F Flow Switch
Plant engineers and maintenance staff responsible for ensuring the reliable operation of positive air flow pressure and exhaust ventilation systems for clean rooms, labs, analyser houses or production areas will find the FLT93F Flow Switch from Fluid Components International (FCI) provides them a highly sensitive and reliable solution to monitor and alarm if their system is degrading, not operating to specifications, or has shut-down. Read more
Four Pillars enters non-alcoholic beverage market with new “gin”
Following two years of crafting, testing, tasting and perfecting, the team at Four Pillars has entered the non-alcoholic beverage market by creating two new “gin” products – without incorporating gin. Read more
La Zuppa welcomes all natural soups with fresh new look
Australian soup brand, La Zuppa, has unveiled a fresh new look, restructured range and innovative NPD for the soup season with a vibrant, all natural and inclusive range fit for today’s diverse Australian palates. Read more
Rockwell Automation launches ROKLive 2022 in Sydney
Rockwell Automation, the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, has opened early bird registrations for ROKLive, an event taking place 30 August to 1 September in Sydney Olympic Park, NSW. Read more
HMPS produces an industry first
Proudly Australian machine builders, HMPS Group (HMPS), began in 1980 and have since evolved into specialists in the design and manufacture of automated processing and packaging solutions. Over the years, the company has solved complex packaging challenges and their most recent success story was no exception. Read more