Overdue invoices, 90-day payments, managing cash flow – keeping the many sides of an enterprise going is key to running a successful food and beverage business. Keeping financials in order can be a cumbersome task, especially when chasing down late payments, and trying to keep on top of a company’s own outgoings. Eric Maisonhaute is … Continue reading Cloud solution makes collections easy →

While dairy commodity markets remained relatively steady (except for US cheddar), dairy market fundamentals are mixed across major producing regions and local factors continue to influence prices, creating some diverging trends. Global trade rebounded strongly in June, with healthy rises across most major product categories as buyers took advantage of low prices in April and … Continue reading Global dairy commodity update →

Knowing that you are able to walk into your local supermarket and buy what you want to feed yourself or your family and stock your pantry is something that we take for granted. Australia is fortunate that we make enough food to feed 75 million people, three times our population and that we have a … Continue reading The essential sector →

Every week when I receive my grocery delivery, I am starting to notice that more packs are including the Australasian Recycling Label (ARL) and I can’t wait for the day that it is on all consumer-facing packaging. I opened a pack of pork steaks the other night and followed the ARL instructions and I have … Continue reading The growth of the Australasian Recycling Label on-pack →

2020 was a year of survival for many industries as COVID-19 impacted organisations of all sizes. To help businesses prepare for 2021, global technology company SafetyCulture, is bringing together some of the sharpest and innovative minds for a virtual event: SafetyCulture Summit 2020: From Surviving to Thriving. The international lineup of high profile personalities will … Continue reading SafetyCulture Summit 2020: From Surviving to Thriving →

Nestlé has released the results for the first nine months of 2020 with the Oceania sector having strong growth over that time. “Nestlé has remained resilient in a difficult and volatile environment. Our people have acted in a responsible and prompt manner to mitigate the impact of the global pandemic and have adapted quickly to … Continue reading Growth strong for Nestlé in Oceania →

To mark a 21-ear milestone for Victorian ice cream brand, Timboon Fine Ice Cream, has revealed a modernised new look for their take home tubs. Tim Marwood, third generation farmer and founder of Timboon Fine Ice Cream, explained why the anniversary provoked the upgrade. “There’s not too many small family rural-based ice cream makers that … Continue reading Branding revamp for Timboon →

Engineers at Monash University have come up with an improved method to remove potentially deadly bacteria, such as E. coli, from water using graphitic carbon nitride and sunlight. The international team, led by Professor Xiwang Zhang in Monash University’s Department of Chemical Engineering, combined graphitic carbon nitride with polyethylenimine (PEI) to destroy harmful pathogens E. … Continue reading Monash University’s new method of removing deadly bacteria from drinking water →

Aleph Farms, a company that grows steaks  from non-GMO cells, isolated from a living animal – is taking a new step toward accelerating extraterrestrial food production, which has been a barrier for long-term space missions. The company announces the launch of its ‘Aleph Zero’ program. This project will forward its vision for advancing food security … Continue reading Steaks in space →

Advantech’s FPM-200 series consists of a new generation of industrial monitors designed to provide a premium display solution at an affordable price. Aimed at industrial and IoT applications for use, the FPM-200 series monitors are true-flat, LCD monitors that feature an IP66-rated front panel for protection from water and dust ingress. This ensures the monitors … Continue reading Advantech FPM-200 series industrial monitors →

For more than 45 years, consumers around the world have become familiar with the ubiquitous barcode, named by the BBC as one of the top 50 inventions that changed the modern economy. Applied by brand owners and manufacturers and used extensively along the supply chain, the barcode that most of us are used to seeing … Continue reading 2DBarcode – the next generation of barcoding technology →

One hundred and fifty years ago, Tennant Company founder George Tennant started his business on the banks of the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. Like many others, he chose the location to power his sawmill, milling and planing timber to help build the young and growing city. Over the years, Tennant’s business grew and … Continue reading Tennant celebrates 150th anniversary →

Food trend specialist Innova Market Insights has published a comprehensive report on top food and beverage trends for 2021. The report offers an in-depth delve into how the food and beverage industry has progressively evolved. As COVID-19 transforms our shopping and eating habits, staying ahead of the curve and keeping on top of the changing … Continue reading Top 5 food and beverage trends to accelerate innovation →

Efficiency and cost savings are two of the key benefits to having a centralised lubrication system, but there is also a third and important reason – safety. JSG Industrial Systems (JSG) is a company that has many strings to its bow, including its centralised lubrication systems technology supplied by SKF Lincoln for the food and … Continue reading Lubrication dispensing systems with safety in mind →

The industrial world is on the verge of entering the next revolution: Industry 4.0. This is going to change control systems architecture, systems connectivity and sensors as we know it. Tasks that had been thought of as “undoable” have become more affordable. Industry 4.0 was once a dream but is now becoming a reality A … Continue reading Taking charge of operations →

Critical government and industry action to modernise the Australian export meat inspection and regulatory system is underway following the $328 million Busting Congestion for Agricultural Exporters measure announced by the Australian Government as part of the 2020/21 Budget. The Busting Congestion for Agricultural Exporters package will fund reforms for Australian agricultural sectors, including the meat … Continue reading Modernising the meat export regulatory system →

The growing focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions around the world is driving a shift in the red meat sector, and it will be the market – rather than regulators – motivating change, according to a newly-released industry report. While challenges remain, the trend towards climate-friendly meat will also offer opportunity for meat industry players, … Continue reading The green future of red meat supply chains →

Heat and Control has been modernising equipment solutions for seven decades and has revolutionised the food, pharmaceutical, and non-food industries with various new technologies. The company takes pride in the machinery they manufacture and the customers they serve and has developed strategic partnerships to offer customers premium choices, efficiency, and performance. “We have incredible people … Continue reading Heat and Control turns 70 →

Sodexo, a company that specialises in quality of life services, has pledged to purchase at least 75 tonnes of surplus food by August 2021, through Yume’s surplus food online marketplace, as part of its ongoing efforts to lead the charge in corporate sustainability. Yume’s online marketplace allows suppliers and buyers to connect with each other … Continue reading Sodexo gets on board food waste wagon →

Demand for dairy in Southeast Asia is set to surge over the coming decade, creating future opportunities for key dairy-exporting regions, including Australia, agribusiness specialist Rabobank says in newly-released global research. In its report, Dairy export boom beckons in ASEAN-6 – with a push and a pull, the bank says the combined dairy import deficit … Continue reading Dairy exports into ASEAN-6 nations to boom over next decade →