Food Processing

Ferrero’s Nutella factory in Lithgow turns 50. Ferrero celebrated the 50th anniversary of its Lithgow factory in NSW on 25 October, which now produces around 15 million kg of Nutella each year. Read more: 👇👇 buff.ly/Rc0UFCP #foodmanufacturing

Cargill invests US$130m to expand poultry operations in Asia. As demand for protein and cooked poultry products continues to increase, Cargill is expanding the capacity and efficiency of its poultry operations across Asia Read more: 👇👇 buff.ly/CDTclT0

Solving the static charge dilemma for less clumpy shakes. A scientific discovery showing control of static charge left on surfaces could one day help to stop the clumping of powders such as protein powders and coffee. Read more: 👇👇 buff.ly/ir3y8WE #foodmanufacturing

The good, the bad and the ugly food buying habits. Read more: 👇👇 buff.ly/bpHfdwC #foodprocessing #food #foodindustry #foodtechnology #foodtech #foodtechnologist #foodprocessingequipment #foodproduction #foodmanufacturing

AFGC welcomes Domestic Gas Reservation Bill. Food and grocery sector welcomes domestic gas reservation legislation as critical step for Australian manufacturing. Read more: 👇👇 buff.ly/uA7Y7Kh #foodmanufacturing

Industries transitioning away from gas, A2EP report released. Read more: 👇👇 buff.ly/bZXuwKw #foodmanufacturing

ACCC alleges anti-competitive conduct by Australian egg producer. The ACCC has initiated civil action over its allegations that Australian egg producers have engaged in cartel and other anti-competitive conduct. Read more: 👇👇 buff.ly/gS2Ckj7 #foodmanufacturing

Fat recovery method for industrial ice-cream waste. Penn State researchers have developed a simple method that could help with the recovery and reuse of fat from ice cream manufacturing waste. Read more: 👇👇 buff.ly/cRm2yIY #foodmanufacturing

Blue-light approach to reducing Campylobacter in poultry. The novel technique developed in the UK to reduce surface contamination on poultry products is showing promise for potential applications in processing plants. buff.ly/HxFM9Z7 Read more: 👇👇 #foodmanufacturing

Flavour-first technology for fruit development. A new flavour wheel tool developed by Queensland researchers will allow consumer taste preferences to guide the development of new fruit varieties. Read more: 👇👇 buff.ly/Spty4sH #foodmanufacturing

$109m funding for South Australia's wine industry. The SA Government has announced $109 million in funding to help the state's $2.4bn wine industry transition through challenging times. Read more: 👇👇 buff.ly/Qpvo1I4 #foodmanufacturing

Why production flexibility matters to Australia's food and beverage manufacturers. Read more: 👇👇 buff.ly/i3JlQfx #foodprocessing #food #foodindustry #foodtechnology #foodtech #foodtechnologist #foodprocessingequipment #foodproduction #foodmanufacturing

Facing the manufacturing workforce challenges of the future. Skills shortages persist as manufacturing workforce demand is expected to grow over 12% by 2035, according to the National Manufacturing Workforce Plan 2026. Read more: 👇👇 buff.ly/jGzrAOX #foodmanufacturing

Baiada Poultry opens its multimillion-dollar processing plant in Tamworth. Read more: 👇👇 buff.ly/RgAlwit #foodprocessing #food #foodindustry #foodtechnology #foodtech #foodtechnologist #foodprocessingequipment #foodproduction #foodmanufacturing

Unlocking the potential of 95,000 tonnes of salty whey. A company that has helped design food systems in space is now applying that thinking to its work with scientists turning dairy waste from cheese production into fuel. Read more: 👇👇 buff.ly/FaEB6KR

Advances in the kokumi 'taste sensation' for food. Kokumi is a sensory concept, distinct from the five basic tastes, that has drawn attention lately due its ability to expand the flavour complexity of foods. Read more: 👇👇 buff.ly/vnl2Ryo #foodmanufacturing

Turning apple by-products into food packaging of the future. A food technology student project at Massey University is exploring how food processing by-products can be transformed into sustainable packaging materials. Read more: 👇👇 buff.ly/4AYdZwm #foodmanufacturing

Brewing industry solutions on show by Krones at BrauBeviale 2026. Read more: 👇👇 buff.ly/6iJdoos #foodmanufacturing

Massey University expands its youth program across food and fibre sector. Read more: 👇👇 buff.ly/cXrR10w #foodmanufacturing

AIP and Informa Markets expand their partnership across Asia. The Australasian Institute of Packaging (AIP) is expanding its educational support to even more Informa shows Read more: 👇👇 buff.ly/IYmBxPK #foodmanufacturing