Woolworths is aiming to better serve the growing demand for online grocery shopping in Brisbane with Queensland’s first online Customer Fulfilment Centre (CFC) at Goodman’s Rochedale Motorway Estate. Read more
Microbreweries achieve wastewater compliance
Aerofloat’s Michael Anderson tells Food & Beverage Industry News how Australian microbreweries are implementing low maintenance wastewater solutions to secure council compliance. Read more
Aussie made, Aussie grade
When operating on agricultural land, it is important to prioritise services and supply designed for our unique and often unpredictable landscapes. So often, Australian farmers are left disappointed with the quality of imported consumables such as tractor lubricants. This was the case for Peter Vicary in the 1980s, when he and his sons, Ben and Andrew, founded Gulf Western Oil. Read more
Food and beverage industry solutions from Rittal
Rittal offers a range of solutions well-suited to the rapidly evolving food and beverage industry. The modular design of Rittal enclosures, climate control, power generation and IT systems provides an easily scalable platform. Read more
Horticulture producers net rewards from expanded program
More horticulture producers across Queensland will benefit from an expanded trial of the Australian government’s Horticultural Netting Program, which offsets the cost of installing netting. Read more
Jimmy Brings expands range of no and low for Dry July
Australia’s fastest and largest on-demand alcohol service, Jimmy Brings aims to make moderation more accessible with the expansion of their no and low alcohol range now available to order via the app. Read more
Changes to Coles Brand fresh white and UHT milk prices
Following recent increases in sourcing, transportation and packaging costs, including a substantial rise in farmgate prices paid to dairy farmers, Coles is raising the retail price of Coles Brand fresh and UHT white milk products. Read more
Global demand for Australian sheepmeat rises as national flock grows
Favourable seasonal conditions have supported above average lambing percentages and a larger breeding ewe flock, which continue to drive the national sheep flock’s growth, according to the latest Sheep Industry Projections update from Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA). Read more
Collins Foods director retires
Collins Foods has announced that Bronwyn Morris will retire as an independent non-executive director of the company at the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting to be held on Friday 2 September.
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2022 Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design Awards
Finalists for the 2022 round of the annual Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design (PIDA) Awards were announced with an unprecedented number of outstanding innovations recognised across 12 categories. Read more
First look at progress toward PepsiCo’s ESG goals
PepsiCo has published its first Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Summary since the launch of PepsiCo Positive (pep+), a strategic end-to-end business transformation with sustainability and human capital at the centre of how the company will create growth and value. Read more
Whittaker’s launch Dark Ghana in Australia
World class chocolate makers, Whittaker’s Chocolate have launched their latest product, Dark Ghana, into Coles and Woolworths, answering the calls of Australian dark chocolate fans. Read more
Wear-resistant and lubrication-free: New igus bar stock for food
Treotham has expanded its wide range of igus iglidur round bars with four materials; among them two for the food sector: the heat-resistant material iglidur AC500 and the resilient material A250. Read more
Optimising ozone disinfection for water processes with Thermal Flow Meter
FCI’s ST80 Air/Gas Flow Meter Series, which is available in either insertion or inline configurations, is well suited for air or gas line flow measurements in various water treatment plant applications. Read more
The top five applications for collaborative robots
Automation trailblazers – collaborative robots, or cobots – are unleashing their potential across an array of applications commonly carried out on the factory floor. Read more
Make the case for change: Five questions every CPO should be asking
Based on research findings, we can help you pinpoint your gaps and strengths, and help you make a case for change. Read more
Bespoke, food-grade weighing and dosing solutions
Tecweigh, an Australian Made dynamic weighing specialist, have several food-grade solutions that Food & Beverage Industry News readers can implement to optimise their manufacturing processes. Read more
Spray drying innovation is leading to large efficiency gains
Spraying Systems Co. experts in spray technology, have introduced new spray drying technology, their PolarDry Electrostatic Spray Drying (ESD), to the food and beverage manufacturing industry. Read more
Winter sunshine: yello apples are now available
Bringing a burst of brilliant winter sunshine to Australia’s fruit bowls, yello apples are now available through selected retailers, independent and greengrocers. Read more
Ryan James celebrates NAIDOC Week with BSKT Native launch
This NAIDOC Week, Indigenous entrepreneur and Brisbane Broncos player, Ryan James, is launching a new health food range called BSKT Native to celebrate all things indigenous to Australia, including native ingredients and aboriginal culture. Read more