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From managing to eliminating waste
48+ min ago (1003+ words) Flexco is helping food manufacturers shift from managing waste to eliminating it through its Waste Walk program. In food processing, issues revolving around waste are often accepted as part of doing business. "Waste-related challenges are prevalent across many sites and…...
Arla Foods Mayer Australia to acquire Brancourts
4+ day, 12+ min ago (455+ words) Arla Foods Mayer Australia (AFMA) is set to acquire Australian dairy producer Brancourts, with plans to expand production capacity at the company's Hexham facility and grow its presence in the cottage cheese category. The acquisition marks the next stage for…...
Bearing selection built for hygiene
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (323+ words) In food and beverage plants, bearing selection affects more than uptime " it influences cleanability, contamination risk, and the time teams spend re-lubricating and re-cleaning. This on-demand webinar shows how Motion and SKF connect hygienic design with practical reliability gains. Food…...
2026 Sustainable Seafood Awards recap
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (907+ words) Retailers, producers and industry leaders were recognised at the 2026 Sustainable Seafood Awards for supporting responsible seafood production. Dae Hong writes. As an initiative of the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) and the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), the 2026 Sustainable Seafood Awards Australia…...
Early bird tickets for MICE 2027 now available
4+ day, 54+ min ago (362+ words) Early Bird tickets for the 2027 Melbourne International Coffee Expo 2027 are now on sale following strong interest after the 2026 event. The expo will return to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from 4 to 6 March 2027, bringing together caf" owners, roasters, baristas, producers…...
Bringing "Spirit of Safety" to life at Bega Group
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (411+ words) Pilz has set uniform safety standards at Bega Group, igniting the "Spirit of Safety" through safety analysis and training for effective hazard protection. Bega Group has grown to be one of Australia's largest dairy companies in the last two decades....
SEMMA calls for industry support
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (229+ words) SME manufacturers are facing rising costs, tax pressures and policy challenges. SEMMA calls for industry support and national focus through its 2026 election forum series. It seems that at every turn, local small and medium enterprise (SME) manufacturers and our supply…...
Purity as a feature with Class 0 oil-free compressed air
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (812+ words) Class 0 oil-free compressed air is essential for producing food that is safe for consumers. BOGE offers several compressor technologies that are reliable when it comes to protection against contamination. In today's fast-evolving food and beverage industry, operational efficiency, product integrity,…...
Suntory partners with Griffith University on water research program
6+ day, 23+ hour ago (566+ words) Suntory Oceania has announced a $1 million partnership with Griffith University's Australian Rivers Institute to support research into water systems and climate impacts across Australia. The three year partnership will examine how climate change is affecting waterways and whether environmental "safe…...
BOC wins Manufacturer of the Year at 2026 Endeavour Awards
6+ day, 23+ hour ago (312+ words) The 2026 Endeavour Awards winners have been announced with BOC winning Innovation in Food & Beverage Manufacturing. The company was also crowned Manufacturer of the Year. Industry excellence took centre stage tonight at the 2026 Manufacturers" Monthly Endeavour Awards gala dinner, where manufacturing…...