Mike Wheeler

Wishing waste would go away

New research shows Australians are a nation of ‘wishcyclers’ as more than half of us (51%) admit to putting waste in a recycling bin even if we’re not sure it’s recyclable.
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Woolworths appoints Code Arbiter

Woolworths has appointed lawyer Helen McKenzie as its Code Arbiter. This is a newly created role under the recently strengthened Food and Grocery Codo of Conduct, which governs Woolworths Supermarkets’ dealings with its 5,400 food and grocery suppliers.
McKenzie will be responsible for dealing with complaints from suppliers about Woolworths’ compliance with the Code. Woolworths has been a voluntary signatory to the Code since 2015. Read More

Simplify the complexity of palletising

Automating end of line palletising can be a very costly exercise for manufacturers. Customised solutions in particular can put automation out of reach for many businesses. However, FlexLink’s new generation standardised robotic solutions present a more affordable option. Read More

Bega buys up Lion’s Dairy & Drinks business

Kirin Holdings and Lion have announced an agreement to sell the Dairy & Drinks business to Bega Cheese for A $560 million. The sale is unconditional, including no further regulatory approvals required and is expected to be completed in early 2021. Read More

From paddock to plate: futureproofing your supply chain into Asia

By Garrett Hall, Principal Environmental Scientist, and Andrew Hart, Senior Environmental Scientist, Golder With domestic budgets and disposable incomes in Asia on the rise, consumers are seeking high-quality fresh and processed food and beverage products and are looking to reputable international markets for clean, safe produce. This presents a massive opportunity for agriculture, food and beverage (AF&B) companies wanting to grow their exports into Asia. Read More

Tip Top releases recyclable bread tags

In an Australian first, Tip Top has announced a move to more sustainable packaging, introducing 100 per cent recycled and recyclable cardboard bread tags, designed to give you the same great Tip Top freshness. Read More

Keg tracking from Kegstar

Smart stainless-steel keg rental company Kegstar is about to launch its new IoT enabled keg tracking with the roll out of Project Starlight.
The Kegstar team has spent several years developing this potentially game-changing tracking technology, which not only provides the exact real-time location of every keg, but also gives detailed information of what’s inside it. Read More

Bulla Dairy utilises Smart Badge technology

Following a successful trial period, Bulla Dairy Foods (Bulla), is the first food manufacturer and installer to roll out wearable contact tracing technology, Smart Badge, across its sites allowing the business to increase contact tracing efforts. Read More