New research from the University of Sydney has found that transport makes up 19 per cent of global food system emissions – the equivalent to 6 per cent of emissions from all sources. Read more
Promoting AgTech Growth with over $700,000 in funding
Nine innovative agricultural technologies benefitting primary production and agribusiness across the South Australia have received over $700,000 in grants through AgTech Growth funding. Read more
Azelis expands with Ashapura Aromas acquisition
Azelis, a global innovation service provider in the specialty chemicals and food ingredients industry, has reached an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Ashapura Aromas – an ingredients distributor in the flavours and fragrances (F&F) market in India. Read more
A range of wines made by meat lovers, for meat lovers
AVL Wines has partnered with Coles Liquor and a new brand, The Butcher’s Cellar, to launch a range of wines made by meat lovers, for meat lovers. Read more
Compact multi-axis system: Modular, flexible and integrated
With ATRO, Beckhoff is presenting a new concept for robotics applications. This is a modular system from which the right robot kinematics can be put together extremely flexibly for any application. Read more
QUT free resources assist people in growing their own produce
While lettuce prices remain high, the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is offering free resources to help households and communities grow their own produce using digital technology.
Infor nets SaaS deal with New Zealand seafood giant Sealord
Sealord, one of the largest seafood companies in the Southern Hemisphere, has selected Infor in a seven-year, multi-tenant SaaS agreement to enhance productivity, improve forecasting and better measure sustainability. Read more
Why the demand for zero alcohol drinks is overflowing
Endeavour Group has observed a continually strong demand in zero alcohol drinks across its Dan Murphy’s and BWS brands, with sales growing by 150 per cent over the last 24 months. Read more
How to trace organic produce across the supply chain
Woolworths Group, GS1 Australia and Deakin University’s Food Traceability Laboratory have co-developed a user-friendly how-to guide addressing traceability across the organic produce supply chain. Read more
19 agrifood and beverage businesses share in $1.05 million for exports
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
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
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
Schaeffler is on the right track with their angular contact ball bearings
Advancements in bearing technology have allowed for smoother, more efficient food processing and packing lines. Avoiding part failure is crucial to minimising downtime and product loss, especially due to the time-sensitive nature of food safety.
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
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
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