Food & Beverage Industry News July 2023

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We are coming into an important time of the year as the EOFY approaches and foodpro is set to return to Melbourne this month, the first time since 2017.

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As the editor of Food and Beverage Industry News, I am looking forward to seeing so many industry leaders in person for the first time and being able to see a range of products being displayed.

Despite already knowing the importance of the food and beverage industry, talking to manufacturers and producers has taught me so much about the critical role every food and beverage manufacturing plays.

Many of the companies that Food and Beverage Industry News spoke to this month are excited by the return of the popular trade show, with many of them set to unveil new products on the showroom floor.

It will be exciting to finally see so many of the industry’s newest innovations on display in the same place at the same time, giving us all added insight.

foodpro has been circled on many calendars for quite some time now and it has finally arrived.

This special edition also features a foodpro guide, listing all the exhibitors that will be showcasing products during the four-day event, as well as featured articles on some prominent displays.

Since the last foodpro in 2017, many of the companies attending the event have new products and innovations to showcase, from software to industrial machinery, and alternative packaging, giving us a taste of what the future of the industry will look like.

The importance of such a trade show can’t be understated, particularly after such a long hiatus, with many companies hopeful of seeing upticks in orders and industry engagement in the aftermath of the event.

Decision makers will be given a chance to get

Being the first foodpro in a handful of years means many companies will be given the chance to demonstrate progress towards 2025 sustainability targets, with an eye towards Net Zero in the future.

This edition also profiles Australian-owned companies, like Barrister’s Block for our Meet the Manufacturer feature, and foodpro bound companies such as GS1, Supagas, and Oterra.

The great thing about foodpro is the wide spectrum the event covers, giving visitors and exhibitors the chance to learn as much as they can about the industry, the future, and the newest innovations.

O ver four days we can expect to be given insight into what the future of the industry will look like, and how key stakeholders are addressing the changes in both consumer and governmental demands around sustainability, efficiency, and other environmental factors.

Key stakeholders have already started making moves in terms of addressing these changing demands, as detailed in this edition of the magazine, from alternative packaging to more efficient machinery solutions, with continued innovations just on the horizon.

This year’s foodpro event is set to be a big one and I am look forward to meeting all of you on the event floor or in the Food & Beverage Industry News space.

If you see the FBIN team around the event please don’t hesitate to introduce yourself and have a chat about what you are taking away from the event and what excited you about the future.

Have a great month.

18 MEET THE MANUFACTURER

Barristers Block winery finds success with wine tourism.

22 PACKAGING

GS1 and APCO creating sustainable and efficient packaging.

24 INDUSTRIAL HOSES

Continental limits industrial hose failures and downtime.

26 AUTOMATION

Pilz supports the industry with its automation solutions.

28 PACKAGING

Favourite Packaging’s recyclable mono-structured packaging.

30 INDUSTRIAL GAS

Supagas’ divisions helps canvas more of the industry.

32 AIR COMPRESSORS

Pilot Air provides customised compressed air solutions.

34 DECARBONISATION

RMR Process helps the industry with sustainable practices.

36 LOGISTICS

Scully RSV has been perfecting refrigerated vehicles for decades.

38 FOOD COLOURING

Oterra offers extensive food colouring portfolios

40 PROCESSING

ESS specialises in creating consistent material flows.

42 PACKAGING

Tetra Pak’s Tetra Recart shows the company’s forward thinking.

44 SPRAY DRYING

Fluid Air spray drying technology for niche product processing.

46 PROCESSING

Marel will showcase its full portioning line at this year’s foodpro.

48 WASTEWATER

Aerofloat details innovative wastewater solution, AeroCLEAR.

50 LOGISTICS

Schmitz Cargobull provides innovative refrigerated trucks.

52 CELLULAR AGRICULTURE

Bürkert is looking into the latest innovations around cellular agriculture.

54 MICE

The Melbourne International Coffee Expo is set to return on August 17.

55 FOOD MACHINERY

IFM specialises in cutting edge food machinery with more than 1,000 clients

New data to unlock growth for vegetable growers

Anew $6.1 million data initiative delivered through Hort Innovation and led by agricultural consulting firms Planfarm and RMCG will provide a major boost to productivity and profitability for Australian vegetable growers.

The five-year benchmarking program will enable growers to identify opportunities to transform their enterprises and bolster the nation’s food supply.

The program will provide vegetable and onion growers with the ability to benchmark their business against national and regional benchmarking data.

This will enable growers to track their own performance against industry averages and ‘best-in-class’ performance, providing the catalyst for positive practice change and farm business growth.

Hort Innovation chief executive officer Brett Fifield said the program would work with growers and industry to deliver a program that addressed the notion that ’you can’t manage what you can’t measure’.

“This exciting initiative will build an unparalleled level of farm data to

give growers more confidence to make changes and improvements within their operations,” Mr Fifield said.

“Providing aggregated national benchmarks will enhance the financial and business literacy of vegetable and onion growers across the country.”

Heralding a new chapter in the strategic thinking and efficiency of Australian horticulture, Mr Fifield said the program would involve benchmarking experts working closely

improvement in their businesses.

AUSVEG chief executive officer Michael Coote said the initiative would enhance the resilience of the vegetable industry by providing clear and effective measures of success.

“This program is going to help the vegetable industry focus on how they conduct their business,” Mr Coote said.

“Growers currently do not have

are performing in comparison with others. This initiative will give growers a mechanism to evaluate their business’s performance compared to others based on their specific crop type and location.”

“The data will also provide insights to the industry as a whole so that we can identify areas to invest more heavily in to enhance our competitiveness and unlock a more prosperous future.” F

Kellogg on track to remove plastic from its supply chain by 2030

Kellogg Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) is on track to exceed its goal to reduce the amount of virgin plastic used by more than five per cent by the end of 2023, two years ahead of its 2025 target.

Since 2021, this leading food company has removed over 50 tonnes of plastic from its Australian supply chain by focusing on continuous improvements to how it packs, ships and sells its food.

Kellogg’s is on track to remove a further 20 tonnes this year, resulting in a total of 70 tonnes of plastic eliminated

from its supply chain between 2021 and the end of 2023.

Working alongside industry partners and the Australian Food and Grocery Council, Kellogg is one of 24 foundation supporters of the National Plastics Recycling Scheme (NPRS) in Australia.

The NPRS is currently trialling a model for kerbside collection of soft plastics, which would make it easier for Australians to recycle soft plastics at home, increasing the amount of packaging captured, while also creating a new advanced recycling industry in Australia that can turn used plastics

back into new food-grade packaging.

is part of the NZ Soft Plastics scheme, created by the NZ Packaging Forum. This program allows Kiwi consumers even roads. F

The five-year benchmarking program will enable growers to identify opportunities to transform their enterprises.

Kellogg Australia has removed over 50 tonnes of plastic from its Australian supply chain since 2021.

Leading pet food manufacturer

Mars Petcare Australia has announced it will be investing AU$112.6 million to expand pet food manufacturing capabilities at its Wodonga factory.

Proud to have been manufacturing at the site since 1967, this project builds on more than $55.8 million invested at the Victorian facility over the past five years and will enable the company to futureproof its local operations for years to come by creating over 60 new jobs through the onshoring of pet food production.

The investment will support the development of a 7,800 sqm manufacturing facility dedicated to the production of Single Serve Pouches, including two additional lines with a combined yearly capacity of 25kT –

around 290 million pouches of cat food initially.

The new facility will primarily serve the Australian and New Zealand markets and the growth of both existing and new product ranges across the company’s well-known WHISKAS, ADVANCE, OPTIMUM, and DINE brands.

Craig Sargeant, general manager – Mars Petcare Australia, said: “As a market leader, we are committed to bolstering our local operations by sourcing and making most of our portfolio right here in Australia.

“This significant investment will allow us to respond to pet trends including the continued rise in cat ownership – growing at nearly 4 per cent per year – more than twice as fast as our dog population.

As a result of the project’s contribution to the local economy, Mars Petcare Australia’s investment has been

Mars Petcare investment to bolster regional manufacturing Coles awards $3.6 million to Australian producers

Coles announced it will award grants of up to $500,000 each to eight small and medium-sized businesses from across the country to implement plans to drive

sustainability and innovation.

The latest grants bring the total financial support awarded through the Coles Nurture Fund to more than $33 million across 100 businesses since the

funding initiative started in 2015.

The owner of Queensland’s Bartle Frere Bananas Gavin Devaney thanked Coles for a grant of $445,000 which will be used to invest in new technologies including the ability to calculate realtime greenhouse gas emissions on the family-owned and operated farm.

“This investment from Coles will help us invest in new technology that we will use to develop a carbon-neutral banana range and deliver significant advances in reducing nutrient runoff into the Great Barrier Reef,” said

Indigenous-owned family business Walaja Raw Bush Honey will use its grant of $330,000 to create a new, medicinal grade, premium Melaleuca honey that is sustainably made in Yawuru Country in the West Kimberley region of Western Australia.

“This grant will make a huge difference to our company and hopefully the health and wellbeing for the

many Australians who can purchase this unique Kimberley honey. We’re confident this investment will help enhance Indigenous knowledge and create local employment opportunities,” said founder David Appleby.

Tasmania’s Esperance Bay Orchards will receive $440,000 to invest in Near Infrared technology that detects the internal quality of organic fruit and limits food waste by reducing rejections.

“Thanks to this generous grant from the Coles Nurture Fund we will become the world’s first organic apple pack house to use self-learning AI technology to reduce food waste, improve efficiency and ensure the fruit that makes it to the shelves is of the highest quality,” said owner Malcolm Francis who has been a supplier to Coles for more than 20 years.

Food rescue charity, and Coles partner since 2011, SecondBite, will receive a $500,000 grant to purchase critical equipment for its five warehouses across Australia. F

supported with grant funding from the Victorian government’s Regional Development Victoria. F

Mars Petcare Australia’s investment has been supported with grant funding from the Victorian Government.

Coles will award grants of up to $500,000 each to eight small-and medium-sized businesses.

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In a first for an Australian supermarket, Woolworths Group has announced its aim to make all its home delivery trucks 100 per cent electric-powered by 2030, which will see more than 1,000 EVs added to the nation’s roads.

Woolworths Group has kick-started the transition by welcoming the first of 27 new EVs, which will begin delivering groceries to Woolworths’ Sydney customers over the next two months.

Woolworths’ home delivery fleet is currently made up of 1,200 trucks and growing. It is anticipated that the very last combustion engine vehicle will join the home delivery fleet by 2027, as they are gradually decommissioned and replaced with EVs.

Woolworths Group CEO, Brad Banducci said: “Our home delivery trucks are a familiar sight in neighbourhoods across Australia, and within the next seven years, we want to make every one of them electric, and free

never been clearer and we’re backing a better tomorrow for our communities and the planet by starting the transition now.

“We’re proud to be putting 27 new EVs on the road in the coming weeks –

“Not only can we help make our suburban streets quieter and cleaner, but we hope to set an example for other businesses to support the growth of Australia’s EV industry.”

All 27 of the new home delivery

EVs will be based in Sydney, delivering groceries to customers across the CBD, Inner West, Sutherland Shire, St George region and Eastern Suburbs.

At present, public EV infrastructure to support commercial fleets remains limited. The trucks will operate out of Woolworths’ Customer Fulfilment Centres (CFC) in Mascot and Caringbah, which are dedicated to picking and packing the supermarket’s

The CFCs have installed new EV charging infrastructure in preparation.

Woolworths Group’s new EVs consist of two models manufactured by Foton Motor and SAIC Motor, which both offer a sufficient working range to complete daily metro home deliveries before returning to base to charge overnight.

They are fitted with a new, state-ofthe-art electric refrigeration system that runs off the vehicle’s battery, ensuring groceries stay cold. F

Woolworths accelerates towards 100 per cent EV home delivery fleet New project to transform SA harvest surplus to nutritious meals

The Centre for Social Impact at Flinders University has been awarded vital federal funding

food-relief sector.

The Australian Research Council (ARC) has announced the prestigious Industry Fellowship grant for Professor Svetlana Bogomolova, deputy director at the Centre for Social Impact (CSI).

She will work in close collaboration with project partners ¬– Foodbank SA and state government agency Green

The project will develop and trial a social enterprise model to meet the soaring demand for nutritious fruit and vegetable shelf-stable foods among people who are struggling to buy quality food in mainstream

Importantly, it will use harvest surplus from the farm gate and food supply chain while also creating volunteering and skill-building opportunities for food relief recipients.

Professor Bogomolova said the CSI proposal addressed two major problems for Australia: food insecurity, which is on the rise, spurred by rising cost of living; and food waste, both at the farm gate and in supply chains.

“With more than 5 million Australians struggling to afford food, this new model will offer timely solutions for a growing number of people while also tackling waste in the food industry,” she said.

“Fruit and vegetables are currently in short supply for food relief, with the bulk of donated foods coming from supermarkets and tending to be unhealthy packaged foods.

“By working directly with growers and suppliers, we can improve the nutritional quality of food relief and provide a strong ongoing supply of plant-based shelf stable foods like soups,

sauces, juices, pre-made meals and meal ingredients.

“A critical part of the project is to move beyond short-term food relief, by empowering people who rely on food relief on a pathway out of poverty and food insecurity, by supporting them with training and tools to open up job possibilities and improve their social connectedness.”

Food waste costs the Australian economy $36.6 billion a year. One-third of two-parent families and 37 per cent of single-parent families have experienced severe food insecurity in the last year, skipping meals or going whole days without eating.

Foodbank SA, the key industry partner on this project, is the largest food relief distributor in South Australia, supplying more than 600 charities. F

Food waste costs the Australian economy $36.6 billion a year.

The trucks are fitted with electric refrigeration system that runs off the vehicle’s battery.

Bacardi Limited, the largest privately held spirits company in the world, has announced the appointment of Luiz Schmidt as managing director of Bacardi in Australia and New Zealand.

Schmidt will return to the country from Panama after serving as Regional Marketing Director for Bacardi in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Schmidt is a highly specialised FMCG marketing professional and University of Technology Sydney MBA graduate, with over two decades of international experience across a range of sales, marketing, and leadership roles.

He has established a reputation for outstanding long- term strategy development, new product development, team building, innovation, and growth within the global premium spirits market, both in developed and emerging markets.

“I’m excited to lead our talented organisation in Australia and New Zealand,” said Schmidt.

“These markets are one of the most

developed and attractive premium spirits markets in the world, offering Bacardi a tremendous opportunity to accelerate the growth of our iconic brands in close partnership with our customers and consumers.”

In his most recent role as regional marketing director for Bacardi in Latin America and the Caribbean, Schmidt successfully transformed the region’s marketing and commercial execution functions.

He significantly increased market share for brands including Patrón and Bombay Sapphire, and co-led Bacardi’s marketing transformation in Mexico, including the successful launch of Bacardi Mango Chile – now Mexico’s leading flavoured spirit.

In his new role, Schmidt will lead Bacardi’s Australia and New Zealand operations, including overseeing the sales, marketing, finance and supply chain functions as well as leadership in continuing to craft the company’s culture, which is a Great Place to Work

in Australia.

He will also focus on accelerating the strength of the company’s portfolio of premium brands, expanding its market share and portfolio footprint while continuing to drive sustainable growth in the region – a task for which Vijay Subramaniam, Bacardi Regional

President for Asia, Middle East & Africa and Global Travel Retail, says Schmidt is both uniquely and abundantly qualified.

“The appointment of Luiz Schmidt as our new managing director marks an exciting chapter for Bacardi in Australia and New Zealand,” said Subramaniam.” F

Bacardi appoints new Australia and New Zealand general manager Finish and OzHarvest team up to rescue of 69 million litres of water

Finish has revealed the latest iteration in its mission to help #FinishWaterWaste.

In its second year of partnership with OzHarvest, in conjunction with Woolworths, Finish has committed $200,000 to support the rescue of

200,000 kilograms of food waste –which equates to 69,000,000 litres of water – the equivalent of 24 Olympic swimming pools.

Food production is the largest user of water in the Australian manufacturing sector, taking up 28 per cent of

the market.

However, data shows that Australian households are wasting 2.5 million tonnes of food, despite 70 per cent of this being perfectly edible. This is concerning, but what Aussies are also failing to realise is that our water waste footprint may also increase with every item of food we throw away.

To help address this problem, Finish is donating $200,000 to rescue 200,000kg of food from going to waste, in turn preventing 69 million litres of water waste.

Customers can purchase any pack of Finish Ultimate Plus between 31 May and 4 July at Woolworths to support the cause and help rescue 1kg of food from going to waste, which saves over 300 litres of water*.

For every purchase of Finish Ultimate

Plus customers can also go into the draw to win a share of 23 million Everyday Reward Points.

“A huge amount of water goes into producing our food, this is such a precious resource which is wasted every time we throw good food away,” said OzHarvest founder and CEO, Ronni Kahn AO.

Environmental security remains a constant issue in Australia and around the world. In the past five years alone, the country has experienced extreme drought, widespread bushfires, extreme flooding, and continued environmental impacts of climate change.

“Water security is an ongoing issue for this country, with extreme weather events plaguing regional farmers,” said Reckitt Hygiene head of Customer Sustainability and Purpose Activation, Danielle Byrne. F

Schmidt will also focus on accelerating the strength of the company’s portfolio of premium brands.

OzHarvest and Finish gave entered the second year of the partnership.

Manufacturers welcome collective effort towards a circular economy

manufacturers when developing new packaging.

“And because an essential part of any circular economy is traceability, the ministers’ plans to develop a national framework for recycled content traceability is welcome news to our members as they source quality recycled materials.”

The AFGC has been working with stakeholders across the supply chain to develop the NPRS, an industry-led scheme to close the loop on soft plastics.

decisions by the nation’s environment ministers that support efforts of food and grocery manufacturers to reduce plastic packaging waste, including the development of the National Plastics Recycling Scheme (NPRS).

“Food and beverage manufacturers

safety of consumers or contributing to food waste,” said Barden after state, territory and federal ministers met for the Environment Ministers’ Meeting in Sydney on Friday, June 9.

“The announcement from environment ministers is a strong signal

to our industry of support for these goals

partners to deliver meaningful outcomes.

“It is encouraging that the announcement includes plans around the introduction of harmonised kerbside collection standards – a measure that is essential in providing certainty to

The Environment Ministers’ Meeting’s agreement to pursue measures such as harmonisation of kerb side standards and traceability is welcome as they align with essential elements of this scheme.

“Our pioneering soft plastic recycling scheme is not possible without traceability and harmonised kerbside recycling standards, and so we congratulate the Ministers for their attention to these important aspects,” said Barden. F

Delivering the skills for workers, businesses and the economy

The Albanese Labor Government has delivered three more Jobs and Skills Councils to help address skills shortages and broader workforce challenges, covering manufacturing, transport and logistics and mining and automotive sectors.

JSCs are a network of industryowned and led organisations that will bring together employers and unions to work in partnership with governments and the education and training sectors.

This shows the government’s ongoing commitment to tripartite leadership to find solutions to the workforce challenges and skills needs currently facing industry sectors across Australia.

JSCs will have a strong connection with Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) to align workforce planning for their sectors.

This is an essential first step in determining job roles, skills need and education and training pathways, combining industry-specific intelligence from the JSCs with JSA’s forecasting and modelling.

• Manufacturing JSC: Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance will work to enable modern manufacturing and associated industries get the right workers with the right skills to ensure Australia’s manufacturing sector will continue to grow through advanced manufacturing and innovation.

• Transport and Logistics JSC: Industry Skills Australia will bring together employer and union leaders from the transport and logistics industries to support workforce planning and skills needs for Australia’s core supply chain sectors,

which are critical to supporting the nation’s economy.

• M ining and Automotive JSC: The Mining and Automotive Skills Alliance will work closely with

employers and unions to address workforce challenges and skills gaps for industries critical to Australia’s economic and environmental future. F

This is an essential first step in determining job roles, and needed skills.

The AFGC has welcomed an announcement from Environment Ministers.

Turbine has announced the appointment of experienced FMCG CEO, Andrew EvesBrown, as CEO of the food and beverage

manufacturing precinct on the Sunshine Coast.

Mr Eves-Brown has over 20 years FMCG experience across general management, supply chain and operations and most recently held the position of head of Economic Development at the Sunshine Coast Council.

“The Sunshine Coast has so much potential in terms of our food and beverage offering and Turbine will turbocharge their growth. When complete, the Turbine Precinct will be instrumental in removing many of the barriers faced by our small and medium businesses, helping them to grow and scale through shared infrastructure and manufacturing,” Mr Eves-Brown said.

“In my current role, I have focussed on building collaboration between industry and within Council, because together we are so much stronger.

“Joining Turbine at a time when the project is about to get underway is a once in a lifetime opportunity as the precinct is set to become one of the most important infrastructure assets in our region contributing significantly to our GRP.

“This project will create something that is truly innovative in Australia and I am delighted to be able to use my extensive background in food innovation and manufacturing to lead this project through to completion over the next few years,” Mr Eves Brown said.

In 2021 Turbine was successful

in securing $8.78 million in Federal Government funding and when complete, the precinct will house manufacturing services, a research and development facility, warehousing and logistics, an expertise hub and an industry-specific training facility all of which are aimed at helping local food and beverage business scale up and develop the capability to expand into larger markets nationally and internationally.

And while this manufacturing precinct will focus on increasing productivity for local manufacturers, at the core of Turbine is the creation of a space where collaboration can flourish, and innovation will drive new products and ideas. F

Australia’s first purpose-built F&B manufacturing precinct appoints CEO Indonesian premium chocolate makers eye Australian market

Anew partnership has been announced between Jakarta-based fine chocolate manufacturer Pipiltin Cocoa and Katalis, a business development program backed by the Australian and Indonesian governments.

Pipiltin Cocoa will serve as a point of contact with other interested premium cocoa businesses in Indonesia as the industry targets the Australian market, responding to Australia’s growing demand for a more diverse range of premium products.

The new partnership will provide important market insights for Indonesian exporters seeking to penetrate the Australian specialty chocolate market and beyond.

“Katalis works to foster new economic partnerships, business sector engagement, and cooperation that leads to more integrated markets between Australia and Indonesia,” said Paul Bartlett, director, Katalis.

“With the premium chocolate industry driving the work to identify

and investing in opportunities across their value chain, we are confident that the partnership will lead to closer trade and investment, improved market access, and more inclusive economic growth.”

Rapid growth in the Indonesian premium chocolate industry over the last five years means it is highly suitable for investment.

Australia’s premium chocolate segment is also ripe for new opportunities, with similarly fast growth due to increased health consciousness and growing demand for a more diverse range of premium products.

“Research has shown that singleorigin cocoa beans from Indonesia exhibit the highest profile diversity in the world, reflecting the diverse agroclimatic conditions of the archipelago and advanced processing techniques applied by the premium cocoa industry in Indonesia,” said Tissa Auliani, CEO, Pipiltin Cocoa.

With a significant proportion of the small and medium enterprises in

Indonesia’s premium cocoa supply chain owned and led by women, new market opportunities will empower women

entrepreneurs, smallholder cocoa producers, workers, farmers, and young people. F

The partnership will provide market insights for Indonesian exporters.

Andrew Eves-Brown has been appointed CEO of the F&B manufacturing precinct on the Sunshine Coast.

DoorDash partners with BioPak to deliver sustainability goals

DoorDash has partnered with sustainable packaging provider, BioPak to launch a new online shopping portal where merchants can enjoy exclusive pricing on sustainable packaging products, including DoorDash FSC certified bags.

The partnership symbolises DoorDash’s commitment to helping merchants reduce environmental impact and meet their sustainability goals in an easy affordable way.

Merchants will now have access to a new one-stop shop where they can create an account on BioPak’s shopping portal using their DoorDash credentials and enjoy exclusive pricing when purchasing sustainable packaging products such as sugarcane containers and paper bags for their takeaway and delivery needs.

Leading the way in sustainable packaging solutions in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, the UK and Europe, BioPak is on a mission to create a world without waste where all product design, from raw material to disposal,

puts the environment first.

As a certified B Corp BioPak’s plant-based, compostable packaging is a great solution for DoorDash merchants working to reduce waste and adhere to sustainability standards.

“The partnership with DoorDash is an important step in our fight to achieve a Zero Waste future,” said BioPak CEO Gary Smith.

“At BioPak, we’re committed to disrupting the traditional packaging model and creating compostable solutions that can be adopted by businesses across Australia and APAC, changing consumer behaviours to adopt only circular economy solutions.”

“DoorDash is committed to offering merchants affordable and sustainable packaging solutions whilst supporting them in their environmental ambitions,” added Rebecca Burrows, DoorDash’s general manager for Australia

“With over 30,000 merchants using the DoorDash platform in Australia we’re proud of the partnership.”

Diageo Australia Managing Director to leave in September

Today, Diageo announces Angus McPherson, managing director Australia, will leave the global drinks business at the end of September 2023, to pursue an opportunity outside the company.

Since joining Diageo in 2020 as managing director Australia, McPherson has overseen a business that delivered strong top-line growth and a near doubling in sales of its Reserve and Super Deluxe portfolio.

Over the past three years, Diageo’s local hero brand, Bundaberg Rum, has continued to innovate to cement its position as the most loved mainstream consumer spirits brand in Australia.

Throughout his tenure at Diageo, McPherson was instrumental in advancing the interests of Australia’s growing spirits industry, holding

industry leadership roles with Spirits and Cocktails Australia and DrinkWise. Under McPherson, Diageo has taken significant steps to continue to build a

more inclusive and diverse workplace. This has included the launch of industry-leading policies, such as the full payment of superannuation for

employees who choose to take 52 weeks of family leave.

“Through his unwavering commitment to create a high-performing organisation, Angus has fostered a team that embodies passion, determination and resilience,” said Diageo Asia Pacific president John O’Keeffe.

“I know we are sad to lose Angus, but I am sure our entire Australia business will join me in wishing him every success as he takes on his next adventure later this year.”

“It has been an absolute privilege to work at Diageo,” added Angus McPherson.

“The team’s resilience and passion for the business and its brands, particularly as we managed the challenges of COVID, is something I am incredibly proud of.” F

Compostable packaging is a great solution for DoorDash merchants.

A successor to take on the role will be announced shortly.

Australia’s largest independent family-owned brewery Coopers has appointed Special Australia as their creative agency following a competitive pitch process.

Building on Coopers’ successful Forever Original brand positioning, unveiled in recent years, Special unlocked a unique way to forge a deeper connection with Australian drinkers. This opportunity will give relevance to not only the Forever Original platform, but to Coopers’ place on tap, on shelf and in the hands of locals right around Australia.

“We are so pleased to appoint Special as our creative agency and look forward to working with their experienced team to ensure even more Australians get the opportunity to experience the amazing taste of an ice-cold Coopers beer this summer and beyond,” said Coopers national marketing manager, Kate Dowd.

Coopers retains KWPX, Immediate, Cowan and Corporate Conversation to service its media buying, shopper marketing, packaging design and public relations respectively.

The first work from this new partnership will hit the market in late 2023.

Founded in 1862 by Thomas Cooper, Coopers Brewery is a sixth-generation family company and Australia’s largest independent family-owned brewery.

Coopers brews a range of quality ales, stouts and lagers – the flagship being Coopers Original Pale Ale. Its portfolio also includes a number of recognised international partner brands.

Construction is underway on Coopers’ new $50 million world-class visitor centre, microbrewery and whisky distillery at its home in Regency Park, South Australia. F

Coopers Brewery introduces new creative agency Environment minister steps in to cut packaging waste

In an Australian first, packaging will soon be subject to strict new government rules aimed at cutting waste and boosting recycling, thanks to a historic agreement struck at a national meeting of environment ministers. These new rules will help make sure packaging waste is minimised in the

first place, and where packaging is used it is designed to be recovered, reused, recycled, or reprocessed.

The rules will include mandatory packaging design standards and targets – including for recycled content and addressing the use of harmful chemicals in food packaging.

More than 70 per cent of the environmental impacts of an item are locked in at the design stage before anyone ever purchases a product, and well before reuse or disposal is considered.

Environment ministers expect the companies responsible for producing packaging to take responsibility for their waste. Three million tonnes of packaging is sent to landfill each year –equivalent to around 200 billion chip packets.

“We want to better protect nature and reverse decline – and that takes all levels of Government working together,” said minister for the environment and water, Tanya Plibersek.

“We need to dramatically reduce packaging waste, and the harmful chemicals that destroy our environment. We see packaging in the guts of dead birds, floating in our oceans, destroying nature as it takes generations to degrade.”

At the same environment minister’s

meeting today, it was also agreed to:

• Send the textile and clothing sector a clear message that if they don’t take responsibility for their waste by the middle of 2024, Australian governments will regulate, as they are now doing for packaging.

• Develop a national roadmap to improve harmonisation of kerb side collection, for ministers to consider in 2024.

• Support priority renewables and critical minerals projects to balance protecting our environment with faster, clearer decisions.

• Provide consistency and better national protection for threatened species and ecological communities.

• Take stronger action to tackle key invasive species like feral cats.

• Develop a roadmap to protect and conserve 30 per cent of land.

• Support the Federal Government’s new agency Environment Information Australia. F

New rules will ensure packaging waste is minimised in the first place.

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Turning adversity into success

What started out as a financial crisis decades ago turned into a successful winery, Barristers Block, thanks to the dedication and expertise of owner and founder, Jan Allen. Adam McCleery writes.

Barristers Block has been built off the back of hard work by Jan Allen and her sons, Lachlan and James.

Barristers Block in the Adelaide Hills has built a reputation as a winery that provides more than just wine to the market, but a great experience for guests as part of its Cellar Door added value.

Barristers Block owner and founder, Jan Allen, said the idea of the winery started out of necessity when the last recession tore through the agricultural sector of Australia.

At the time Allen was involved in farming sheep and cattle, but as the recession hit, many farmers in the region saw their businesses collapse.

Allen knew her options were limited and the land she owned in the Adelaide Hills was worth very little on its own.

“If we couldn’t make money out of cattle and sheep, we had to look at alternatives. We approached some people and put forth a joint venture opportunity,” said Allen.

“There were management investment scheme benefits and we were part of that initial drive to steer away from cattle and sheep. I had lots of experience in the

wine industry, so we decided to move into that space.”

Allen had extensive experience working in the wine industry and used that background to help launch what would become Barristers Block in 1997.

“We started from the ground up, from planting right up to working with some of the best wine makers in the world,” said Allen.

“We are incredibly competitive in Australia which is something few people understand.

“You need a bucket load of money to get it going, which I didn’t have, which is why we did a joint venture.

“It was not an easy journey, but it was a journey we knew we either stuck with, and make it a success, or you go with something you don’t know and hope you succeed.”

The gamble paid off for Allen, as Barristers Block continued to grow.

“I’ve had such an interesting journey with this. A couple of things, being female on my own was a challenge, and I broke ground in the male dominated

area,” said Allen.

“A lot of people weren’t prepared to do that and make it work. I couldn’t have sold my land because it was worth nothing at that time. It was a difficult position to be in.

“I knew what I was doing, and I think I was ahead of my time in terms of wine tourism. The industry was selling bulk wine and weren’t value adding it.

“My focus was to try and add value to the product rather than being a grape price taker. We weren’t makers of prices but takers. You aren’t being paid for the value of the product.

“I turned that around and realised if I sold grapes off it wouldn’t work, so I changed it into a model of selling wine and value adding with a Cellar Door experience.”

Allen said as the company grew, along with the Cellar Door concept, word spread quickly about the product and the winery.

“Making high quality wine is entrenched in our DNA and creating a welcoming space to enjoy this wine in

a beautiful environment is at the heart of our experience at Barristers Block,” she said.

It took decades of hard work and determination from Allen to build the company into what it has become today, and she credits her work, extensive experience in the industry, and valuable mentors, for the growing success.

“There’s a couple of points to this. When I worked for wineries, I had many jobs including looking after logistics, and everything from bottling to ordering and packaging,” she said.

“I did all of it for so many years which gave me the experience I needed to make this work.

“When I was working for a New South Wales company in 1984, I saw how companies would take various staff members to other regions to learn, and I learned the value of wine tourism in the Hunter Valley, and that was way before it’s time.

“They had a bakery, restaurant and winery, lunches, and wine tasting. We didn’t have that to the same extent in

The wine tourism model has proven to be a success for Barristers Block.

South Australia.

The germ of the idea for Barristers Block’s wine tourism model was born.

“I realised to start in a flooded market was you must have a point of difference, having the best wine isn’t enough because there is fabulous wine in Australia,” said Allen

Recently, Barristers Block acquired Boston Bay Wines in Port Lincoln to build on their successful wine tourism model.

“That’s why this property we bought enabled us to offer many different facets, from our wines to the local scenery,” said Allen.

“We did the house for people to stay on the property, it was hard work. We are offering a destination and feel that is what people are interested in.”

Allen said being able to provide the value-add of the wine tourism experience to customers was a key pillar for Barristers Block.

“What we need to do is offer our value-added product to the widest range of direct customers as we can and if we can do that with sea views on 37 acres, then that is a big bonus.

“We have two amazingly stunning properties in two totally different regions that offer a unique experience for visitors,” she said.

“We looked at something that had opportunity, I really wanted to be in an area where locals could also be a part of the experience, and to be family friendly.

“It is an extension of our own hospitality in our family. That is how I built the business, with people getting to know me and our business.”

Allen said she truly felt consumers were seeking more than just wine, but an experience, and that an experience was more likely to lead to brand loyalty.

“We have a great team of wine makers in the Adelaide Hills who concentrate on making the best wines and I think the consumer wants to know more about wine,” she added.

“They are always hungry to know more, and I find when I conduct tastings and speak with people and help educate them.”

Barristers Block partners with local

bottling and packaging facilities to help pack its product, mainly due to the difficulty of EPA approvals.

However, Allen said the expert wine making industry in the Adelaide Hills makes it easy to work with partners.

“The Adelaide Hills are highly EPA regulated, it is one of the most difficult places to get a winery licence, so we utilise a contract facility which we believe is best for us now, given the EPA and council rulings on this, we concentrate what we do best right now,” said Allen.

“It’s not something we haven’t looked into though.”

Allen said focusing on the foundation of quality wine in a family friendly setting would continue to be a main focus for Barristers Block moving forward.

“You just have to focus on what you do, and as a family this is what we do,” added Allen.

Allen said the family was excited to see how the Boston Bay Wines acquisition would build upon its wine tourism model. F

A recent acquisition by Barristers Block adds to its wine tourism model.

Lachlan and James have helped mum Jan build a successful wine company.

Using existing technology to improve processes

GS1 and APCO are working together to develop a new channel within the National Product Catalogue to help create a more sustainable and efficient packaging sector. Adam McCleery writes.

GS1, a not-for-profit company developing and maintaining the global standard for barcodes, has turned its attention to helping develop better packaging practices to reduce waste and create greater efficiency and sustainability.

As part of this goal, GS1 is using its National Product Catalogue, which allows the collation of product master data, to help achieve this goal.

Marcel Sieira, Chief Customer Officer for GS1 Australia, said better managing information about packaging materials would go a long way to reducing waste, and in turn better efficiency and sustainability of production.

“The National Product Catalogue is the enabling tool for this goal,” he said.

“But really, the primary theme we are trying to work on is around the traditional philosophy that you can’t manage something unless you can measure it.

“We want to better measure the amount of packaging materials that are entering the economy in order to better manage the amount of waste.

“One of the most fundamental things we need to do first to address this

is have a way to measure these things.”

The National Product Catalogue provides a platform to achieve exactly the goal of capturing information on the type of packaging waste and to ensure recyclability.

“We need to be able to measure how much is going into the market, to measure, report, and track what types of materials are going into that packaging and what percentage of materials entering the market come from recyclable content,” Sieira added.

“And how recyclable are those materials.”

By doing so, Sieira said, key stakeholders such as Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) can access this critical information.

“That information helps industry, APCO, and government understand what further initiatives and programs are needed,” he added.

“Whether that be around recycling infrastructure, or around sustainable packaging. All of this is designed to better manage waste in Australia.”

“That’s the ultimate outcome and the area where we can help as GS1 is

to develop the capabilities within the National Product Catalogue that will allow brands, retailers, manufacturers, to capture information about the product’s packaging in a way that is consistent and harmonised.”

We are excited to partner with GS1 Australia to help our Members meet the changing regulations and consumer demands in the packaging industry,” said APCO CEO, Chris Foley.

“ If Brand Owners elect to share their packaging metrics with APCO, accurate and consistent data from the NPC will ensure that our Members are supported in meeting their reporting requirements.

The partnership means 55 per cent of APCO Annual reporting questions have been incorporated into the GS1 National Product Catalogue (NPC) database, providing a solution for APCO members to actively track progress towards the 2025 National Packaging Targets (NPT).

Harmonisation of access to critical information around packaging materials and use is the ideal scenario to be created by GS1’s work with APCO.

“The National Product Catalogue will also allow cataloguing standards

around material types, for example, and make it easy to capture that in a harmonised way and then make that information available to APCO and other interested parties,” said Sieira.

Sieira said the National Product Catalogue’s successful implementation and use in the grocery sector had already proven the validity of the platform to take on this added channel.

“The National Product Catalogue made sense in the context of being a successful platform for the food and grocery industry for many years,” he said.

“It has been used by the manufacturing community to capture master data about products they sell, in order to share with retail trading partners.

“It’s a platform which is significantly used within industry and captures a wide range of product information.”

Being able to leverage the existing platform to help the industry is also made easier by the simplicity of adapting the National Product Catalogue.

“Leveraging the NPC to serve this purpose means there isn’t a different application, system, or process, for companies to achieve this objective,” said Sieira.

“Because of this, it makes a lot of sense to leverage what is already in use and not add any further costs on industry. That was the work we have been doing with APCO.”

The combined teams have so far been working to understand what packaging information is of interest for the 2025 National Packaging Targets and to what extent those pieces of data are already being supported within the National Product Catalogue.

“And identifying where the gaps are, and then building those additional data points, or attributes, into the NPC to address the requirements APCO has. That is on the technical side of things,” said Sieira.

“There’s been a significant amount of engaging APCO members in this process. It’s a combination of positive feedback from APCO members and consultation process and also a positive outcome in terms of technical viability which has led to this program being put into place.

“We at GS1 can make a valuable contribution and positive impact to better manage waste.”

The fact the National Product Catalogue has already proven to be a success within the food and beverage sector, meaning it ticks some key boxes

when it comes to the adoption of new processes across industry.

“It made it simple because when you look at bringing in a new program to industry one of the really important things is how feasible is it for industry to adopt it,” said Sieira.

“Often we talk about new technologies and how amazing they work but when you begin to look at the level of effort for its adoption you begin to realise the tech is wonderful, however it might not work unless it provides a simple path for industry to make it happen.

“It’s simply a matter of collecting additional attributes and then loading them onto a platform that is already being used on a day-to-day basis with the likes of Woolworths, Coles and Metcash,” Sieira added.

“There had already been a lot of work in the past to ensure the NPC supported a number of attributes, such as types of materials, whether they come from recycled inputs, and how much of it is recyclable.

“When we looked at the gap, we needed to build onto the platform to satisfy the needs of APCO, we are looking at making small changes to what we already had.

“The core of data that was needed was already there and combined with a significant adoption rate across the industry, made it really feasible in terms of making it simple for the industry to leverage.”

all parties in the supply chain,” he said.

“That’s the foundational premise.”

Sieira added that in the context of master data, and its importance for a supply chain process like replenishment, the National Product Catalogue helps provide the accuracy needed.

“If a retailer has really accurate information about your product, then when you receive a purchase order from a retailer you have accurate information in the purchase order to fulfil it effectively,” he said.

“The manufacturer then has greater ability to accurately fulfil that purchase order leading to a significant improvement in accuracy because the data is harmonised, and it creates a common understanding.

“Where other benefits come in is from the master data supporting a raft of processes between manufacturers and retailers.

“When you look at the NPC, there’s already 1,500 Australian companies, mainly manufacturing businesses, are already using it.”

Because of this, using the National Product Catalogue for an additional purpose brings no added burden to industry.

The data synchronisation provided by the National Product Catalogue will ultimately lead to more efficient order and production processes, Sieira said, because of the harmonisation of information.

“ When you look at the concept of data synchronisation the idea is to ensure the information that is being used about a product is consistent across

“ The other advantage of course is that with a tool like the NPC, a manufacturer can focus on managing and maintaining product data in one place and share it with all their trading partners.”

As of publishing, the National Product Catalogue currently has over 2,280 companies subscribed, at least 1,500 from within Australia. F

"We want to better measure the amount of packaging materials that are entering the economy in order to better manage the amount of waste."

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Services and technology improving traceability and quality control

Continental provides services to the food and beverage industry which promise to limit industrial hose failures and the associated downtimes, including during installation. Food & Beverage Industry News discovered.

Continental, the first choice for material-driven solutions, continues to redefine its sector with a host of services and technology which not only speed up, but improve productivity, and limit the risk of faults.

With a national network of distributors and in-house capabilities, Continental can service the needs of the food and beverage industry when

it comes to hose requirements for the transfer of foods and beverages. Efficiency and safety have never been smarter.

The new Continental CrimpIQ is a 21st-century improvement over manual hose crimping. Precise digital crimping and cloud solutions: a quantum leap in the world of hydraulic and industrial hose assembly. This combined with

CrimpCloud greatly increases the efficiency of your operation.

Real-time traceability and improvements in quality and safety of every crimp is captured. Whether hose assembly is completed by Continental or the network of Continental authorised distributors, you can be sure that a quality hose assembly will be built every time.

Scott Weston national business manager says “The idea around CrimpCloud is traceability and quality control. If you have an issue, we can track it down to what might have occurred. That could be the product being assembled incorrectly, whether the person wasn’t trained, or a warranty claim.”

Traceability is a key function of

Continental is helping innovate crimping in the food and beverage industry.

the application. The unique hose identification allows you to track both assembly and operations-related information. Record, manage, and retrieve information that is important to you. With a proper identification system, downtime can be avoided. Assets can be identified quickly, and replacement products can be sourced in a much shorter time at a lower cost.

“There’s training packages and details for crimping solutions, where the customer can do their own assemblies for their own business and have full traceability and quality control at the same time.

“It’s all connected and will tell the hose assembler the correct assembly process and critical checkpoints. And then you can tag and track

touchscreen interface, save presets, access tech support and back up your data to the cloud with the touch of a button.

The future of crimping Is here.

As part of the traceability of the service, and informing customers about the relevant information, is the implementation of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and QR Codes.

“Either one of those additions helps the customer with their system,” said Weston.

literally scan a QR code, send that to a hose assembler and it turns up exactly to your required specifications. It’s fast, efficient, and cost effective.

“It reduces downtime significantly, and that is the key.”

To ensure your operations is well equipped, the Continental team and its network of distributions can support with custom made hose assemblies to meet your needs. Continental are also able to offer industry leading equipment for you to carry out your own hose assembly.

Weston pointed out the main reason for hose failures tends to rest on incorrect crimping, which is a big driver behind the creation of CrimpIQ CrimpCloud Management & Traceability system.

each component, which is an asset management aspect to the platform.”

Asset management is nothing new in the food and beverage industry, however what used to be done manually, whether by hand or on an excel spreadsheet, is now vastly improved with technology and has been adopted by the hose assembly industry.

The new crimper controller from Continental is a huge leap forward. No more hunting through manuals to find the right specs. To crimp a fitting onto a hose, simply use the Continental

“If you look brewing as the example, there could be 200 hoses in the operation and the customer can identify each one of those and it’ll point out all of the necessary information for a quick reliable replacement.”

“The used can quote the serial number or scan the QR code, and it will give them all the hose assembler all of the information they require to prepare a replacement item.”

This point alone highlights the benefits of being a part of Continental’s CrimpCloud and CrimpIQ services, especially in terms of limiting downtime and overhead costs.

“It’s a time and money consuming process to call out an expert to identify and survey hose assemblies. Now it’s

The CrimpCloud management and traceability system allows the client to access all historical data relating to all hose assemblies in their operation. This allows every hose assembly to have traceability and a track record for performance ensuring the quality of every hose crimp and eliminating errors. The data can be retrieved any point and can be produced for auditing purposes.

“Pressure testing is also offered with the use of smart test benches,” said Weston.

“All of the test data is uploaded to the CrimpCloud and stored. It’s a fully connected system which is revolutionary in the hose assembly industry. From a crimping machine that tells you what you can and can’t do to a test bench that uploads the information automatically with all the relevant information stored in one system.

“And that information can be recovered by the client for internal quality control and audit purposes, it makes the process much easier than it was before.” F

The new Continental CrimpIQ is a 21st-century improvement over manual hose crimping. Precise digital crimping and cloud solutions: a quantum leap in the world of hydraulic and industrial hose assembly. This combined with CrimpCloud greatly increases the efficiency of your operation.

Production’s rolling! Safely

Pilz supports the food and beverage industry with its automation solutions and expertise. Food & Beverage Industry News reports.

In production areas, where humans and machines encounter each other, there is always a certain risk potential

That is all the more so in the paper processing industry, where for instance – as is the case for Austrian cardboard packaging manufacturer Mosburger – the changing of paper reels weighing hundreds of kilos for the production of corrugated board presents a great danger for the operator, given that manual intervention in the process is essential.

To reduce this risk to a minimum, the manufacturer of cardboard packaging is relying on a safety solution from automation developer Pilz.

Accepted solution versus loss of productivity

Handling paper reels weighing tonnes is inherently dangerous. What is more, for reasons of space the production facility had to be built “the wrong way round”.

“The plant was not set up in the usual way,” said Bernhard Dionysio, head of maintenance at Mosburger.

“We have to load the machine from the operator side. The manufacturer of the machine could not come up with any other technical solution.”

“The wrong way round” in this case means that the paper reels coming out of the warehouse must cross the operating area on rails.”

This occurs at a correspondingly slow speed, of course, but there is still a residual risk, particularly because direct human intervention is required when changing over the reels on the machines: the operator prepares the paper reels and starts the process of insertion by pressing a button.

“Unfortunately, the safety system supplied by the plant manufacturer did not meet the expectations of our employees, forcing us to switch from an impractical automatic mode to slower manual operation,” added Dionysio.

This entailed a considerable loss of performance. What was needed was a safe solution that was accepted by the operator but did not require any manipulation.

To meet this challenge, Mosburger

approached automation and safety expert Pilz, who designed and implemented the solution now in place, including the hardware and software components.

The responsible engineers at Mosburger were convinced by the complete package from Pilz, comprising software tools, diagnostic and visualisation systems and automation solutions ranging from sensor and control technology through to actuator technology.

A functioning and accepted safety system for changing the paper reels was finally jointly developed over a six-month process.

All-round safety thanks to safe complete solution

A network of sensors and scanners is installed around the area where the paper reels are brought into the line.

Today the whole area is protected to such an extent that no one can enter the safety zone around the machine unnoticed.

At the heart of the solution is the automation system PSS 4000 from Pilz.

Even with such complex requirements, this system offers the possibility of combining the requirements of safety and automation. Instead of a central control, there is a user program which enables multiple distributed controllers to be handled easily and centrally.

PSS 4000 allows several controllers with equal rights to be connected to each other and synchronised according to the multimaster principle.

Also, part of the solution are the RFID safety switches PSENcode, which monitor the access doors; multiple scanners detect violations of the detection zone, while analogue sensors record the very different paper reel diameters.

“If someone goes into the safety zone, the process is stopped immediately,” explained August Hauser, head of manufacturing at Dunapack-Packaging.

The safety zone can only be reset by acknowledgment on the control panel.

To ensure that the paper reels can go into this safety zone in automatic mode without violating it, the diameter of the reel is measured, and a muting area is then opened in the detection zone. As soon as the reel has passed the muting area, is closed again.

The approach taken by Pilz gives equal

consideration to safety for people and for the machine.

Today, the automation system PSS 4000 is at the heart of the solution, working in conjunction with the coded safety switches PSENcode to provide automated safety. Streamlined work flows and short downtimes are the other benefits.

“Pilz were very good to work with – from engineering through to the implementation phase,” said Bernhard Dionysio, head of maintenance at Dunapack Packaging.

“The comparison and exchange with Pilz experts went really well. You can’t always take it for granted that things will run so smoothly.”

Pilz has built a successful reputation as a global supplier of automation components, systems, and services.

The company motto of never compromising when it comes to safety across the work force, machines, and environment.

This is apparent in each product and solution developed by Pilz for the food and beverage industry. With a clear focus on customer needs and providing cutting-edge technology at the best quality possible.

As a third-generation family business, Pilz prides itself on knowing the importance of factory safety and providing hands-on and reliable service to its customers. F

Bernhard Dionysio, head of maintenance at Mosburger, is full of praise for Pilz.

A practicable – in other words tamper-proof –complete automation solution should make the plant productive again, while at the same time ensuring safety for the operator.

Pilz are specialists in providing cutting edge automation technology.

Factory safety and efficiency is at the core of the solutions provided by Pilz.

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Importance of packaging targets and consumer demand

Favourite Packaging being able to convert its most popular packaging options into recyclable mono-structured material is key to its future growth. Adam McCleery writes.

Favourite Packaging’s monostructured packaging solutions have come down the pipe at just the right time as we get closer to the 2025 National Packaging Targets.

The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO), of which Favourite Packaging is a member, has helped to set out the 2025 targets, which require a complete and systemic change to the way Australia creates, collects, and recovers product packaging. A critical step in the country’s push towards a more circular economy.

T he 2025 targets are supported by the Federal, and all State and Territory Governments and were also included in the 2019 National Waste Policy Action Plan and the 2021 National Plastics Plan.

K nowing the changes that were underway, the team at Favourite Packaging worked tirelessly to develop additional flexible packaging options, such as its stand-up pouches and Printed Rewind, into recyclable packaging.

“Being able to convert those products across to mono-structures, which we hadn’t been able to do in the past, is the big positive change over the past 12 months or so,” said Justin Yates, managing director, Favourite Packaging.

“That’s what APCO has set in its guidelines, mono-structure, and no PET material. PET used to be the go-to material to give shelf life with good oxygen and water barriers, as well as being cheap and plentiful.”

Yates said the membership with APCO had also helped both the company and the organisation better understand what viable options were on the table.

“It’s been good as far as getting information from APCO and what they want,” he said.

“They are also asking us about what’s possible in terms of solutions to get to easily recyclable material.

“If we can give them rich, up to date information on new technology and materials, they can infuse that into the greater goals and expectations.”

Among the targets set out by the 2025 National Packaging Targets are reaching 100 per cent reusable, recyclable, or compostable packaging, with 70 per cent of plastic being recycled or composted.

The other two targets are a 50 per cent average recycled content included in packaging and to phase out problematic and unnecessary single use plastic packaging.

The challenge for Favourite Packaging was being able to offer the same barrier strength, and therefore shelf life, as the PET packaging solutions.

“It’s very important now that everyone knows we must move in a particular direction,” said Yates.

“We had to come up with something else that was a mono-polymer, maintain freshness and shelf life as well as fit in with APCO guidelines, which would then allow it to be considered recyclable in the new guidelines.

“We are now supplying recyclable mono structured material that provides as good a barrier if not better, than

a standard PET while removing the difficulties around trying to recycle it.”

To achieve this, the mono-material is made with two layers, which also helps mitigate the risk of external scuffing of the outside of the pack.

“If it’s kept to less materials in the soft plastic, it is much easier to recycle. We have been recycling soft plastic for over fifty years and its only difficult when there are so many laminated varieties,” said Yates.

Which was why a mono-material was critical for Favourite Packaging. And as Yates stated, it is the biggest positive to come out of the company’s product development in the last two years.

A bonus to the new mono-structure flexible packaging solutions is the ability to reduce the carbon footprint of packaging by as much as 60 per cent through its use, with the reduction trickling down the entire recycling process.

Research has also shown that consumers are increasingly making their purchasing decisions based upon

introducing recyclable packaging, like that offered by Favourite Packaging, helps to not only meet packaging targets, but customer demand.

Favourite Packaging can customise their recyclable pouch or rewind to meet the brand and requirements of the

This includes stand up and flat bottom and offer both regular and high barrier versions and apply customised design and full colour printing, including adding an ARL or customised insignia to indicate the packaging is recyclable.

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On top of this, mono-plastic recyclable pouches are being used more and more for coffee packaging, supplement packaging, a variety of foods, and even spout pouches for beverages.

Yates conceded the cost of taking up the new recyclable packaging can be expensive, but consumer behaviours and 2025 targets mean it’s being taken up by more organisations. Yates also mentioned that recycled material is more price competitive than compostable.

“Cost is always a key part but when you have to move to fit in with new guidelines, the industry understands this already, and they understand the price difference will start to drop as the volume picks up,” he added.

“The recycled material is more price competitive than compostable.

“If you do leave it late, you will fall well behind competitors who have moved over to it.”

The change in consumer demands around packaging are also driving major changes in the way companies approach their packaging choices.

“It’s moved from a position where no one gave any thought to packaging to going full circle with consumers wanting to know more about what can be done with the packaging,” said Yates.

What do you need to cut?

“They want to know if it is recycled properly, and locally. That’s often the first question new customers enquire about.

“If they are confident of a solution that fits with them then they go down the track of looking at different options about what suits their product. It often starts now with the end in mind when it comes to packaging.”

The next challenge for Favourite Packaging is settling on the right labelling for the packaging, labels that won’t compromise its recyclability.

“In the near future, we are expecting APCO to give some guidance as to what labelling will be used to still allow it to go into a soft plastic recycling scheme later this year,” said Yates.

“In converting to recyclable material, the look and feel of the product are almost the same as the standard material, it isn’t a big change over, but, there is an opportunity to revamp packaging and incorporate the fact it’s a recyclable product.”

Yates said the company also anticipates an even greater focus on recyclable plastics throughout 2023.

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Reaching 100 per cent reusable, recyclable, or compostable packaging, are among the targets set out by 2023 National Packaging Targets .

Supagas diversifies offerings for the market

Among Supagas’ product divisions, designed to canvas as much of the industry as possible, includes Liquid Nitrogen and Bulk Refrigerated Liquids. Food & Beverage Industry News reports.

“Supagas looks forward to exhibiting at foodpro 2023.

The first time exhibiting at the show will provide the Supagas team of gas professionals the opportunity to speak and network with key decision makers within the food and beverage industry” expressed George Elhlou, Specialty Gases manager.

Supagas will introduce various products including Specialty and Industrial gases such as SupaMap and Refrigerated Liquids. In addition, Liquid Nitrogen Services (LNS) expertise and knowledge about Liquid Nitrogen and Dry Ice products. The team of gas professionals look forward to speaking with attendees on how Supagas

can service and supply the gas needs of manufacturers and businesses in the food and beverage industry.

Liquid Nitrogen Services (LNS)

Liquid Nitrogen Services (LNS), a sub-division of Supagas, has built a strong reputation since its establishment in Melbourne, its reputation is growing with an outlook to expand into markets across Australia.

“The company built up a strong name in Melbourne over more than two decades, and for its service especially,” said Zac Filliponi, manager at Liquid Nitrogen Services.

“LNS has grown and changed from where we initially began, which we really

like. It is about remaining true to our customers to continue to provide them with quality products and exceptional service.” said Filliponi.

Among the customer base for LNS is the hospitality industry, which continues to adopt Liquid Nitrogen and Dry Ice applications to create interesting products for patrons.

“Being a part of Supagas has led to a few changes but in terms of the day to day running of LNS, things remain the same, which is a true testament of how well LNS continues to do, aligned with Supagas strategy.

“And it has definitely extended our growth potential.”

Filliponi said the food and beverage scene in Melbourne played a critical role in assisting the growth potential of LNS, as the division expands across Australia.

“What we do with Liquid Nitrogen and Dry Ice is more about show. It is something these businesses use to promote their food. For example, they might use Liquid Nitrogen in cocktails or Dry Ice to create a fog effect for desserts,” he said.

“On top of that, fine dining restaurants might use them in some of their dishes. It is something that creates a wow factor.”

The ‘wow factor’ also helps breed word of mouth, which in turn, has helped grow the sector.

Filliponi also credits the rise in popularity of premium food and beverages, thanks to the cooking show revolution, for helping create greater

demand for LNS solutions.

“When we talk food and beverages, in terms of restaurants, that’s where Supagas and LNS align,” he added.

“Supagas were already working in the cylinder side of things, for example pub gas cylinders for beer taps. At LNS we compliment that with our products, along with our strong presence in the hospitality sector.

“Supagas was largely involved with craft breweries, distilleries and more. Now, LNS has come together with the Supagas brand to deliver to the market, helping to cover the gas needs and requirements of businesses in the food and beverage industry.

“You won’t see many companies without LNS or Supagas involved in some shape or form.”

Supagas and LNS, as brands cater to various customer segments based on their gas needs, whether small or large orders. Supagas and LNS work together, strengthening supplier and customer relations, with LNS as a key touch point in the Liquid Nitrogen space.

The services LNS provides vary from Liquid Nitrogen deliveries, cryogenic equipment, Dry Ice, accessories and more.

“It is a very niche business, the Liquid Nitrogen side, there aren’t a lot of people in this industry so to get the experience and knowledge from us, with an already established gas supplier in the market brings with it lots of advantages.”

“As a result, we are in and amongst it with the likes of head chefs, who rely

Divisions of Supagas, including Liquid Nitrogen Services, will also be on display at foodpro 2023.

Supagas will be showcasing its industrial gas solutions at foodpro 2023.

on us. We take calls at all hours, happily. They can rely on us for a lot of stuff, and we take pride in that.”

LNS continues to grow with potential to further expand, building on the business foundation and striving to supply and service current and future customers.

As a result, Filliponi said, Supagas and LNS provide the ‘whole package’.

Specialty and industrial gases

Adding to this ‘whole package’ is the Bulk Refrigerated Liquids division, which handles large clients for Supagas, helping them scale up production capabilities.

David Petroff, National Bulk Industrial manager, said the Supagas division mostly works with customers who require larger gas solutions in their production process.

“The liquids that we are involved in are air gases and bulk Carbon Dioxide, the air gases to the uninitiated are what we breathe every day such as Nitrogen, Oxygen, and Argon,” said Petroff.

“Through a process of fractional distillation those air gases can be turned into cryogenic liquids.

“It’s these cryogenic liquids which are used in industries for many different purposes.”

When it comes to food and beverage manufacturing, the use of Nitrogen and Carbon Dioxide is designed to keep products fresher for longer, extending shelf life.

And as an industry, or company, continues to grow, they have to scale up from the small cylinders to large solutions.

“There are customers who use Nitrogen and Carbon Dioxide together for packaging and the whole aim of is that at some point customers who use cylinders grow so large that the cylinders are no longer able to keep up with their production,” said Petroff.

“That is when large cryogenic tanks are installed to store the Refrigerated Liquid and that is how they use the gas versus cylinders.

“Cylinders are good for smaller customers but as they grow the need to transfer across to another medium, such as cryogenic tanks, which streamlines the process for businesses.”

A good example of Supagas’ ability to cater to customers all over the country, including in regional areas, is a customer they currently have in the ACT.

“Smaller breweries generally start off with cylinders and may graduate to packs of cylinders,” said Petroff.

“We have multiple pack options. But

if we do not have the ability to move from cylinders and packs to something else then we are handing that customer to the opposition so we must have a way of providing the product to cater to growing companies.

“A big part of what we do is service our customers where they are. If you cannot, then it is pointless trying to gain their business.”

When the ACT based customer experienced rapid growth, Supagas had to cater to them, but only had the Supagas Branch selling cylinders in the area.

As part of its commitment to customers all over Australia, Supagas helped the customer scale up to a 20-tonne cryogenic tank and used its own trucks to transport the cryogenic liquids to the customer’s site.

“Carbon Dioxide is used in many ways in food and beverage production. In packaging and carbonation especially,” said Petroff.

“When a customer like that grows, we must make up our mind about how to service the customer.

“We pretty much put the whole truck load into the 20-tonne tank.

“This is an advantage because the cost of delivering the product is the same whether it’s a small amount or a large amount, meaning it’s better to store as

much as you can on-site.”

Petroff also said the importance of Carbon Dioxide in food and beverage manufacturing cannot be understated.

“Carbon Dioxide has its place in industry, you cannot enjoy a bottle of soda unless there are Carbon Dioxide bubbles in it. Every beverage with a sparkling aspect is carbonated,” he said. The applications also extend shelf life of products, which is supremely important across the industry. At Supagas, the SupaMap range are gas mixtures designed to cater to manufacturers to improve and extend product shelf life for consumers, highlights Elhlou.

“Carbon Dioxide and Nitrogen are mixed to flush air out of packaging to provide longevity of shelf life. You must have these processes in place for all these things to happen,” Petroff added.

Carbon Dioxide, along with Oxygen and Nitrogen, are also used to regulate temperature and humidity of food products during storage and transportation.

These are small samples of how important Carbon Dioxide and Nitrogen use in the food and beverage industry really is, and the commitment Supagas has, along with its sub-divisions, to cater to all the needs of manufacturers of all sizes. F

Compressed air solutions for food and beverage manufacturing

Pilot Air has extensive experience working with the food and beverage industry with customised compressed air solutions.

Pbeverage manufacturing industry

for many decades with a range of customised compressed air solutions for large and mid-sized applications.

The company’s systems form an integral part of the food and beverage manufacturing infrastructure by powering pneumatic tools, controlling, and monitoring production lines and packaging.

Within this industry, it is essential that all equipment meet stringent standards for hygiene, safety, and efficiency.

Pilot Air has the expertise to ensure its solutions exceed expectations for performance and environment without compromise.

Pilot Air’s oil-free compressors present an example of the company’s solution offerings and are already used extensively throughout food and

in Australia.

Constructed from the highest-grade materials, the oil-free compressors produce no oil mist and are designed using advanced coatings and materials that prevent trace or cross-contamination.

T hey do what they are designed to do and ensure a clean, dry air supply to meet the needs of food and beverage manufacturing businesses.

Other added benefits of Pilot Air’s oil-free compressors include low maintenance and a long life span, ensuring customers maximise return on investment and can forecast growth, scalability and capital expenditure with complete confidence.

Pilot Air also offers advanced electronically controlled rotary screw air compressors, fully optimised for the food and beverage manufacturing industry.

ratio, the rotary screw option is an ideal choice for industrial-sized food and beverage manufacturing facilities.

The Pilot Air ALTA-TEC range packs a lot of power for pneumatic tool operation and production lines. Digitally integrated with advanced electronic controllers and variable speed, these units save precious energy reducing greenhouse gas emissions and energy costs.

“With both our range of products and decades long experience in the food and beverage sector, Pilot Air is uniquely placed to offer the tailored solutions needed to meet the ongoing demands of business in the industry,” said Martin Wyllie, CEO Pilot Air Compressors

Fitted with intelligent control, all K-MAX’s functions are entirely managed by the centralised Login electronic controller, which constantly

monitors the operation of the compressor ensuring efficient and reliable operation of the machine in all conditions with customised functions.

When deciding on what is the most suitable compressed air solution for your food and beverage manufacturing operation, it is important to speak to experienced and knowledgeable experts who have a track record of delivering proven solutions.

Pilot Air’s team considers customer operations from every touch point and use sophisticated software diagnostics to customise the most efficient air compressor to meet your immediate needs with an eye on the future.

It is Pilot Air’s range of Australianbuilt air compressors, service and maintenance schedules and performance guarantees that ensure customers are set up properly from the start. F

Pilot Air has a wide range of customised compressed air solutions.

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Decarbonisation can no longer be ignored

Pressure is mounting to achieve global climate change goals by 2030, in alignment with the legally binding Paris Agreement. The team at RMR Process, as experts in food process and facility design, can enable food manufacturers to build features into their process or factory design early on, addressing the needs of the industry as they strive to reach these targets, in particular Australia’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) Targets. Understanding these wider global issues and food industry developments, RMR Process is well placed to assist food manufacturers with the strategic direction of their business and can help future proof their facility and process.

The NDC targets have already started to have an impact on the food and beverage manufacturing sector with time lines in place globally and nationally, meaning manufacturers and producers risk falling behind if they don’t begin implementing changes.

“The Paris Agreement aims to limit

global temperature increases below 2C, ideally 1.5C, compared to pre-industrial levels, which means that globally, we need to reach Net Zero in Green House Gas (GHG) emissions by mid-century” said Brendan Giang, Project Engineer at RMR Process.

“Although this may seem far away, Australia has committed to this Net Zero Emissions target of 2050 [2], and in order to remain within our emissions budget, our emissions should peak no later than 2025, be on a downward trajectory from there and have declined by 43 per cent of 2005 levels by 2030 [1].”

RMR Process recognises that significant changes need to be implemented across the food manufacturing industry to ensure Net Zero by 2050.

The main contributors to Green House Gas (GHG) emissions are categorised as Scope 1, 2 and 3 Emissions.

“In simple terms, Scope One Emissions are what companies directly output. This includes company cars for example,” said Giang.

“Scope Two includes the emissions utilities companies emit to supply energy to users, and Scope Three includes everything else up and down the supply chain: growers, transport and final use, including how consumers need to use the product, such as cooking methods or packaging disposal. Even capital equipment supply and equipment end-oflife are factored into Scope Three.”

This impacts key supply chains which are increasingly being evaluated by their carbon footprint, affecting ingredient suppliers, farmers and logistics providers.

McKinsey reports have shown that the food system accounts for about 34 per cent of global GHG emissions.

“Of particular note to SME food manufacturers, Scope 3 supply chain emissions are estimated to account for over 80 per cent of total GHG from the food system[4],” said Giang.

“Whilst food manufacturing accounts for only a small percentage within the food system, manufacturers need to understand that their Scope One

emissions are a Scope Three problem to their customers and suppliers. Companies will ultimately feel the cost and pressures regardless of where they sit in the supply chain.”

“Data capture up and down the supply chain will become increasingly important as investors, regulators and customers become more interested in tracking impact and choosing supply partners based on this data.”

However, RMR Process is actively working towards greater understanding of the requirements of the NDC, and Australian Net Zero goals, to better help clients within the food and beverage manufacturing industry capitalise on the changes whilst limiting impacts to the bottom line.

Peter Taitoko, founder and director of RMR Process, has helped to identify the challenges and opportunities presented to food and beverage manufacturers because of the NDC Scope Three Emission targets.

“What we have found is that many of the larger manufacturers and multi

As Australia’s 2050 Net Zero target continues to approach, companies

like RMR Process are helping the industry move towards more sustainable production practices. Adam McCleery writes.

RMR Process has a team of experts to help with your Net Zero journey.

nationals are already getting their heads around it and starting to put key initiatives in place,” he said.

“Most of the small to mid-tier businesses seem a long way off from understanding what their Net Zero responsibility means, let alone how to leverage the opportunities to become a stronger part of the supply chain.”

As the larger companies, such as supermarkets and multi-nationals, begin to align more readily with manufacturers moving towards Net Zero targets, the risk increases for businesses to be left behind.

“In time, environmental impact will be a strong differentiating factor for selecting preferred partners in the supply chain, particularly for retailers and grocers who are uniquely positioned to be driving the changes,” said Giang.

RMR Process’s assertion that supermarkets are increasing their alignment with more environmentally friendly products, especially on the back of changing consumer demands, is demonstrated by the ratio of sustainable products versus traditional in the market.

“It’s moving that way already. McKinsey and Company (2020) reports sustainable products are currently outgrowing conventional products by a factor of three to one,” said Giang.

For those manufacturers who take too long, or don’t make the right changes, the operational and market impact will be significant.

“The good news is that there is a large amount of funding and resources available to put towards decarbonisation projects,” said Taitoko.

At the core of RMR Process’s messaging is decentralising the production process where possible. The benefits of this decentralised approach

are numerous, from a community standpoint right through to production output and point of sale.

A decentralised economy addresses food security by removing reliance on offshore supply, creates jobs, reduces food wastage, minimises emissions from freight and logistics, and targets low carbon footprint raw materials.

“We strongly believe that a decentralised manufacturing model is the future. That means a supply chain that removes trucks from the roads and shipping containers from the water,” added Taitoko.

Taitoko highlighted the absurdity of an Australian grown ingredient being shipped overseas for part of its production process when the capability lies at home.

“For example, we’re often sending raw produce hundreds or thousands of kilometres to a centralised processing facility when you can do some or most of the value add steps at the source or nearby. In some cases product is sent overseas for value add process steps and then shipped back to Australia.”

“It’s about changing the mind set of obtaining cheap manufacturing or ingredients overseas. Few are asking the right questions about whether it can be done in Australia or why the value added steps must be done in a centralised location in most cases. It’s absolutely possible to achieve a decentralised food system at scale,” said Taitoko.

A key part of evaluating the supply chain is to start talking to supply chain partners about optimising freight, minimising waste, moving to sustainable packaging and decentralising at the source.

“For the supply chain, food manufacturers and retailers, these accepted costs of doing business will

start chipping away at their bottom line because operational and product costs will go up due to environmental factors, as well as the added burden of government regulatory requirements,” said Giang.

“Although the government is providing certain funding to gently encourage the changes, as it becomes more urgent, that carrot will turn into a stick.”

“It has been shown that businesses that are low intensity in Scope Three have a better portfolio value performance over time, proving how it pays off .”

“Yet very few businesses currently engage with the supply chain to look at Scope Three emissions.”

So how does RMR Process suggest staying ahead of the curve?

The task of decarbonisation and decentralisation of the production process is still a daunting prospect for many food and beverage manufacturers, which is where RMR Process is able to really shine.

The first step is to start with a practical plan that can be implemented over the coming years, highlighting where the opportunities lay and the “size of the prize”.

The team believes that kick starting the process for many food and beverage manufacturers lies in the ability to make many positive changes without huge capital investment.

Understanding material and energy usage across the business is an easy way to identify where savings can be made.

“By performing a material and energy study, not only can we identify opportunities to minimise wasted energy, but we can also look for future optimisation through the use of new technologies for heat regeneration, installation of more energy efficient

equipment such as heat pumps to replace steam boilers and thermal battery storage, solar and off-peak electricity.

“It’s such a daunting task to work out and understand what needs money to solve the problem. We’re gaining a greater understanding of where the quick wins are. There are things you can do that don’t necessarily require new equipment to make these improvements, many of which are net present value positive, where the projected payback outweighs the cost of implementation,” said Giang.

“This can be as simple as understanding and optimising work flows and processing to minimise waste through to rethinking the product and packaging formats, sourcing locally and aligning with low carbon footprint suppliers.”

Many of the larger changes Giang suggests stack up in their own right as cost saving initiatives.

“With energy prices escalating rapidly, it is becoming easier to justify capital spend to reduce usage. The payback often stands up financially, even before you consider the considerable benefits in terms of compliance and preferred supplier status.”

The key messaging from RMR Process, as outlined by some of the examples laid out above, is that to reach Australia’s Net Zero target of 2050, and meet growing changes in customer demands, now is the time to act.

With a partner like RMR Process helping guide the way, a company mitigates the risk of falling behind the competition, and taking a big hit to its bottom line in the future.

RMR Process can also help a client make the right decisions regarding pay back in the future, which in turn will only help the bottom line when thinking long term. F

A key part of evaluating the supply chain is to start talking to supply chain partners about decentralising at the source .

Did it arrive in a Scully?

It’s one thing to source the best materials in market for manufacturing refrigerated vehicles, its another to bring customer feedback into the process. The marriage of the two are what Scully RSV has been perfecting for the last 30 years in food transport.

Scully RSV has been developing refrigerated transport solutions almost entirely for the food industry for over 30 years. In that time the company has developed an internal continuous improvement platform that goes into each refrigerated truck and trailer that makes it to their customers.

Assembling the industry’s dream team

Where the organisation can use the best materials, they will. Hino, Isuzu, Toyota, Maxitrans, Vawdrey and FTE are some of the most reliable vehicle manufacturers that feature in their fleet.

The power of these brands and their own research and development is the foundation for one Scully RSV’s customer promises – reliability in performance.

The remoteness of the regions that some of Scully RSV’s customers travel through require a vehicle that the customers can trust. Over the years customers in Far North Queensland and central Western Australia have provided insights into what performance means for food delivery in these regions.

From the chassis supplier, fridge unit and panel body performance, the company gets feedback on it all.

For example, in Far North Queensland the humidity that the vehicle encounters are vastly different from the temperatures of the central west.

Often at times the ability for the

vehicle to hold the specific temperature can be dependent on the humidity of the environment. Understanding the environment and the goods transported are critical to Scully RSV’s service team who guide customers through their service offering.

The ability to perform in such extremes of the vast Australian landscape means the componentry must stack up alongside the peace of mind that support services are critical when things go wrong.

Partnerships with quality brands such as their chassis suppliers means their customers get the benefit of manufacturers warranties, support and call out services regardless of location across Australia.

It’s also why they partner with the industry’s leading refrigeration unit providers Carrier and Thermo King so that their customers not only get the best technology and innovation in refrigeration, but they also get generous service and warranty guarantees.

Trusted – every K of the way

Ensuring the cold chain is not broken requires sourcing materials that perform in extreme environments. Careful selection of the best panels delivers the thermal efficiency for the right temperature control across frozen, chilled and ambient cold chains. Using the right panels also delivers lighter weights which means better fuel efficiency.

Greater thermal efficiency also

results in less refrigeration emissions.

The performance of these panels is an ongoing process of refinement and continuous improvement that comes from their network of customer feedback across the country. Every year the company evolves prototype testing on various panels to improve overall vehicle performance measures.

Comparing apples with oranges

Whilst it’s an old adage Scully RSV literally does compare apples with oranges every day.

There are differences between the performance of a vehicle transporting seafood, meat, dairy, fruit and vegetables.

It’s the nuances of 30 years of

feedback that Scully RSV’s customer service teams draws upon when advising customer solutions.

Meat

Scully RSV manufactures refrigerated vehicles that specialise in transporting meat. Unique roof structures are engineered to support the suspension of carcasses and require a detailed understanding of the types of load bearings and support structures. This ensures the customer has a vehicle that is safe for handling, ease of loading and unloading, whilst ultimately ensuring appropriate temperature control through internal airflow around transported goods. When building a

Scully RSV has been developing refrigerated transport solutions for more than three decades.

truck for meat transport, Scully RSV’s team require detailed customer insights as part of their build process.

Seafood

The age of a vehicle and it’s components are critical to the performance of a fridge unit. Transporting seafood requires a specific temperature control and the older the fleet, the greater the risk of impacts to the cold chain. A growing trend from customers has been the ability to measure temperature control at critical intervals of the transport journey. This feedback is a large part of why Scully RSV is implementing ScullyLive - customised dashboards to help track temperature control when customers are transporting seafood amongst other goods.

Milk

Scully RSV has a wide customer base servicing the dairy industry. The company regularly modifies both trucks and trailers to suit the movement of milk crate loading, unloading and stacking. Quite often the company will create multiple access points around vehicles using different door configurations. For example, unloading at distribution centres commonly requires roller doors which improve load times and maintain temperature control.

Side doors on both passenger and driver side allow for more efficient loading and unloading as crates are moved at delivery points and temperature control is maintained through smaller access points.

Side doors also allow drivers to utilise multiple access points to plan their loads as crates are emptied along delivery

journeys. Finally, vehicles that support dairy transport often have smoother floors so crates are moved with more ease.

Keeping the Australian Food Industry Connected

Utilising the latest technology and innovation combined with deep insights from 30 years of customer feedback is what has launched Scully RSV’s latest initiative for their customers

– ScullyLive. The initiative is a partnership with Inauro and utilises technology to support customer fleet management. The system has a growing list of solutions and data integration providing reporting and analytics for fleet managers across:

• Driver behaviour

Trip history replay, speed and events.

• Vehicle data

K ilometres travelled, location and runtime

Metrics – various data and status including truck engine, fridge, temperature, speed Events – numerous including ignition on/off, trip start/end, enter/ exit geofence, park brake on/off, engine fault

R eporting – single asset or multi fleet including:

• Utilisation

• Cargo/load temperature

• Geofences

• Driver behaviour

Arriving in a Scully RSV

With the largest dedicated fleet of over 1,000 refrigerated transport vehicles available for hire around Australia

from east to west, Scully RSV is an industry leader in refrigerated transport solutions. The company aims to run a fleet no older than five years and offers both short and long term hire solutions alongside new and ex-fleet truck sales. It also has the scale of assets and geography to service the largest logistics companies through to food delivery and catering service providers.

How to arrive in a Scully RSV

Short term hire – for one off deliveries or to supplement companies who are responding to the seasonal demands of the food industry.

Long term hire – designed for companies both big and small who want to lease a vehicle to access set costs over a set duration, saving capital.

Inclusive of service, registration and maintenance for peace of mind, with branding options and the ability to

purchase or return for replacement with another new vehicle at the end of the term. With 30 years of insights Scully RSV knows things can change in the food industry. It’s why our customers have the trust and peace of mind that as their business changes so can we. If terms need to change – they can and they will.

New Truck Sales – perfect for customers who want to own and operate their fleet.

New Customised Truck Sales –designed for customers who have specific needs for specific goods.

Get connected

As an Australian owned and operated company with branches from Perth to Townsville and across the eastern seaboard, the company proudly plays a role in connecting food to Australian communities. F

ScullyLive dashboards help to track temperature control when transporting seafood amongst other goods.

and consumers are demanding more transparency in the ingredients used in food and beverage products.

Innova market insights shows that for on pack claims Australasia has the most claims regarding no additives/ preservatives at 36.5 per cent more than double any other region.

Secondly, Australasia on pack claim for natural is at 8 per cent and is the highest on-pack claim when compared to our regions.

But with the rising cost of living what are consumers looking for in the food and beverages?

Well, they want it all.

The more that is known about the

money further and this is translating into different dynamics and changing shopping habits.

Some of these captured behaviour changes include:

• Consumers are becoming less loyal to retailers to find better value for money.

• Consumers are reducing their overall food and beverage spending to try to absorb the effects of inflation.

• Consumers are cooking from scratch more often and eating more meals at home.

• Consumers are snacking less, drinking more water, reducing meat and dairy intake and even drinking less alcohol.

moments of indulgence and escapism with 72 per cent of consumers surveyed still consuming food and drink indulgences weekly or every couple of days or daily, opening NPD opportunities.

• O ver 1/3 of consumers surveyed are seeking out nostalgic products to remind them of the past and simpler times.

Over half of consumers surveyed are w illing or very willing to try new food and drink products/brands that they have not tried before.

• O ver 70 per cent of consumers have reduced the amount that they spend in restaurants and cafes in the last 6 months and two in five consumers

the top categories; cakes and pastries (42 per cent); fresh food (41 per cent); soft drinks (38 per cent) ready meals (35 per cent). This opens NPD opportunities in grocery that may not have been considered before with restaurant quality and or jointly branded products at the higher end of the price points.

So, what’s next for food and beverage manufacturers.

In this survey, the same respondents said they still sought out ‘experiences’ with food and beverages to deliver ‘a momentary escape from day-to-day pressures of life’, but the choices they made were severely impacted by the cost of living.

Oterra’s use of natural colours for food and beverages take on more importance thanks to consumer demand.

“It will be key to address these needs with more classic products, which might not have the premium appeal of more expensive products but will still need to be made from premium natural ingredients.”

It’s advantageous to employ the services of a food colours provider such as Oterra as they use natural ingredients to create vibrant colours for food and beverage products.

Oterra promises access to extensive portfolios of natural food colours, and a commitment to consumer insights and research and development, as indicated by the trends report.

A prime example of Oterra’s approach to the food and beverage colouring space

director for the Pantone Colour Institute

“PANTONE 18-1750 Viva Magenta descends from the red family. It is inspired by the red of cochineal, one of the most precious dyes belonging to the natural dye family as well as one of the strongest and brightest the world has known.”

Oterra’s latest offering in achieving violet shades also brings new capabilities for its customers.

“This is a culmination of hard work from the entire team at Oterra, from R&D to production,” said industry business manager, Phillip Cook.

“Our new violet carrot solutions ensure the perfect shade match for Viva Magenta empowering our customers to achieve shades previously not possible with natural colours in an application.”

This is true of all of Oterra’s offerings, the company works extensively on research and development, and backed by market data from leading research companies, to provide the natural colouring solutions most needed by food and beverage manufacturers to meet emerging consumer needs.

With consumer demand focusing on more for less, and premium ingredients. Oterra’s colouring portfolio offers a perfect solution to remain as natural as possible, which in turn will stand out on the label.

Oterra will have a stand at foodpro with an exciting colour showcase of food and beverage application products across major food and beverage categories including confectionery, beverages, plant based, bakery, savoury snacks and pet food.

Be sure to visit Oterra or their newly appointed distributor Brenntag (also at foodpro) to see the latest colour sensations. F

Oterra promises access to extensive portfolios of natural food colours.

Image credit: Oterra

Image credit: Oterra

ESS Engineering offers a range of solutions including electromagnetic vibrator-driven feeders.

Ensure greater consistency in output with electromagnetic vibrators

ESS specialises in providing processing solutions to the food and beverage industry to create consistency and improve material flow. Food & Beverage News reports.

ESS Engineering works with many bulk material handling industries to help optimise processing and manufacturing output. The VSS Vibration Systems & Solutions branch of the company operates as their vibration specialists to provide tailored solutions for applications in the Food and Beverage industry.

Optimisation solutions include electromagnetic vibrator-driven feeders that help to consistently align, sort, spread, separate, and feed material at the required rate. This is achieved by applying controlled vibration to a steel tray which moves the material in the required direction at the correct rate. The amount and type of vibration depend on the product characteristics and the weight and rate of delivery required, explains Vibration Applications Manager Steve Johnson.

In designing a solution for clients, a number of factors are taken into

consideration. For example, says Johnson, “Feeders in food manufacturing facilities are manufactured in 316 stainless steel for hygiene reasons. But out in an orchid or farming environment, for example, it can be any other steel they choose.”

The choice of vibrator driver is also essential, “Electromagnetic Vibrators have a strong presence across the food and beverage manufacturing industry because they speed up the sorting process,” says Johnson.

Electromagnetic vibrator-driven feeders are ideal for the food and pharmaceutical industries because they are simpler and easier to clean and maintain. Firstly, “a stainless steel tray is easy to wash down with any chemicals, and it doesn’t affect the vibrating equipment underneath”, and secondly, “electromagnetic vibrator driven feeders don’t wear and need replacing the way traditional rollers on conveyors do” expands Johnson.

Electromagnetic feeders are utilised across food processing in multiheaded weighing systems because they can be metered. For example, if a client needs a flow rate of four tons per hour, an electromagnetic feeder can be configured to do this. Another advantage of electromagnetic feeders is the ability to stop and start instantaneously, which is vital in applications where the correct weight, such as packaging, is critical to the process.

Often a site can benefit from multiple electromagnetic feeders as they go through various processes around the site. Johnson explains that there may have been only a couple of feeders on-site in the past, but now “they have six or eight [feeders] running and weighing products”. Anything that goes into a bag, for example, generally goes through a multi-head weighing system, and the bagged product needs to be delivered at the correct rate,

weight, and consistency.

Using electromagnetic feeders to control the flow rate of products and materials helps to mitigate material overflow, resulting in wasted product and spillage. It also eliminates the inefficiency that is a result of insufficient flow.

ESS vibration systems and solutions are also very versatile with many applications, across many industries, from simple to automated and include retrofitting to existing processes.

“We can provide a total feeder solution, or you can buy your own electric vibrator and make your own tray. And as far as the controllers go, you can have a simple, cost-effective unit, or you can have an automated process with the features and functions you need,” said Johnson.

A well-designed solution can be incorporated into existing material feed lines or designed at the beginning of a project, concludes Johnson. F

Tetra Recart presents alternative packaging for canned products

Tetra Recart is a great example of Tetra Pak’s forward thinking when it comes to innovation in the food and beverage industry. Food & Beverage Industry News reports.

Tetra Pak has been servicing the food and beverage industry for seven decades with the founder’s belief, ”a package should save more than it costs’”, at the forefront of everything it does.

Tetra Recart, is a perfect alternative packaging solution for cans in the modern food and beverage industry, which is moving towards more sustainable packaging.

Jaymie Pagdato, Marketing Director for Tetra Pak in Oceania, said the Tetra Recart provided benefits right down the production line, for both consumers and retailers.

“The first category that Tetra Pak started was in milk and it is fair to say that over the last seven decades, Tetra Pak has been known mostly in the juice and milk categories, but to really promote sustainability and climate change we have to look at other categories where Tetra Pak can help,” she said.

“Tetra Recart offers benefits along the value chain, such as cost efficiency, strong environmental performance and added convenience.

“It has been around for more than a decade, but it is new to Oceania and in the past few years we have increased our efforts to promote this packaging solution for food.”

“You don’t need a can opener and there are no risks around sharp edges.

“The Tetra Recart is also the first retortable carton package designed for shelf-stable products, meaning you cook the product within the pack thanks to the unique structure of the packaging.

Which is the same method as canning, but in the Tetra Recart packaging.

found strong support in overseas markets such as Europe and the United States.

“If you look at other regions around the world you see Tetra Recart being used more in staple categories,” said Pagdato.

“It gives brand owners a way to innovate within the category and we are conscious innovation isn’t with the packaging alone but also with modernising or giving a new variety or different concoctions.

“There are also well-known brands and meal delivery options using Tetra Recart here in Australia.”

Pagdato said the sustainability benefits of Tetra Recart were felt by manufacturers, producers, consumers, retailers, warehousing, and logistics.

“What’s unique is the benefit of sustainability, it has up to six times lower carbon footprint compared to cans, and for consumers it’s much easier to open and mitigates any associated safety risks.

So far, Tetra Recart can be applied to nine separate categories in the food and beverage industry including vegetables, soups, beans, baked beans, tomatoes, ready meals, sauces, pet food, baby food and fruits

“And we continue working to increase that,” added Pagdato.

Meanwhile, Tetra Recart has also

One such brand is the iconic Rosella, which recently relaunched its range of soups in Tetra Recart, instead of its traditional cans.

“We are so pleased Rosella was the first brand in the Australian market to make the switch to Tetra Recart packages,” said Pagdato.

Tetra Pak works closely with customers throughout the innovation journey from concept to

Tetra Recart offers benefits along the value chain, such as cost efficiency.

“The Tetra Recart is also the first retortable carton package designed for shelf-stable products, meaning you cook the product within the pack thanks to the unique structure of the packaging.”

commercialisation.

“We also have product development centres for small scale trials so customers can see how their product works in this packaging,” said Pagdato.

“In total, we have 10 product development centres and at least two of those can accommodate Tetra Recart packaging, so we can trial the product there for our customers.

Feedback from customers who have adopted Tetra Recart has been positive, Pagdato said, and further consumer research backs up the innovation.

“We did Australian based research around consumer’s home use,” she added.

“We sent tomato and soup in cans and in Tetra Recart, it was quantitative research, they would put their observations down for us to compile.

“From a taste perspective, tin cans can sometimes impact the taste associated with the product. However, the research did not find that happened with Tetra Recart. Meaning the packaging has no impact on the taste.”

The functionality of Tetra Recart is another of its benefits, with a perforated seam making it easy to open and reclose.

“With functionality, it is easy to open with the perforation, there is no need for a can opener, or scissors. All you need is your hands,” said Pagdato.

“Also, they are easy to ship, and stack because of its rectangular shape.”

“When compared to cans or glass jars, Tetra Recart allows for 30 per cent more product on shelf” said Pagdato.

“With Tetra Recart the shelf tray ensures the front of the pack is showing so there is no need to fix the product on the shelf.

Some sectors, such as e-commerce and meal delivery have helped Tetra Recart gain a strong foothold in the industry.

“The uptake of e-commerce and meal delivery, two trends which are helping drive the adoption of Tetra Recart,” said Pagdato.

“If you compare it to a can or a glass jar, the packaging is much lighter. This creates another sustainability benefit, but you also have the weight benefit helping with efficiency, cost, and carbon footprint.”

Tetra Recart also adheres to APCO’s 2025 targets and stipulations around recyclability of packaging.

“APCO’s 2025 targets talk about recyclability, here in Australia that is defined by access to collection. We have our public affairs and sustainability teams working with councils, Federal,

and State governments, to help increase the collection of cartons in food and beverage cartons.

“We have also launched our partnership through saveBOARD, and we have a local facility for recycling.

“So empty cartons are turned into a useful resource for the building industry.

In terms of APCO and recyclable targets, we work towards that.”

Located in Warragamba, Sydney’s southwest, the new $5.5 million facility has the capacity to process up to 4,000 tonnes of materials annually and employ up to 12 local staff to operate the plant.

The facilities construction was

also supported by the Australian Government’s Recycling Modernisation Fund and the NSW Government’s Waste Less, Recycle More initiative.

The facility is the first of its kind in Australia to manufacture construction products entirely from used beverage cartons that would otherwise end up in landfill.

The sturdy and lightweight alternative to conventional plasterboard, plywood or particle board is also 100 per cent recyclable. This was a driving force behind Tetra Pak’s involvement.

The government funding and support of the project was also another strong indication that the future of the space is expected to continue to grow in Australia, particularly off the back of new, sustainability, environmental, and efficiency targets.

Tetra Pak’s foodpro stand will be made from saveBOARD, both to support the company’s commitment to sustainability, and to show off the viability of the product as a building material.

Tetra Recart will also be on display at Tetra Pak’s foodpro stand. Visitors to the Tetra Pak stand will be able to sample a variety of products packaged in Tetra Recart as well as learn more about their end-to-end solutions in the food category. F

Tetra Recart products are easy to transport and take up less space than alternatives.

Tetra Recart’s functionality is another benefit, with a perforated seam creating easy access.

The many advantages of innovative spray drying technology

Fluid Air spray drying technology addresses the needs of premium and niche product processing. Food & Beverage Industry News reports.

There are several benefits to employing low temp spray drying in the food production space and Fluid Air spray drying technology, a division of Spraying Systems, has already generated a proven track record for producing quality powder.

Fluid Air is helping to define the next generation of spray drying technology by creating scalable powder manufacturing solutions for the food manufacturing industry with greatly increased efficiency and quality across a wide range of products.

The benefits of using a low temperature spray dryer over more traditional heat drying technology brings with it a host of advantages, including extended shelf life.

Head of global research at Fluid Air, Dr Bogan Zisu, said the spray drying technology is all about creating greater quality, over quantity.

“These lower temperatures pretty much allow us to dry a quality product without killing off living cells or destroying biological activity in high value products, like lactoferrin in dairy, for example.”

In relation to the dairy example, retaining a particular biological element of Lactoferrin is a major benefit for high quality and high value dairy products.

“Lactoferrin is highly sought after for its health promoting properties and is used widely in infant formulations, for example, which is a significant contributor for Australian dairy and exports,” said Zisu.

Only a decade ago the technology which now creates the foundation for Spraying Systems’ Fluid Air spray drying machinery was still in its infancy, but in that short time the results have proven positive, with the dairy example above as a key indicator of the advantages.

Fluid Air can accommodate a wide range of food products, including niche products on top of high value dairy, flavouring, and essences.

The two main applications are drying at low temperature and the

second aspect is encapsulation of oils.

Conventional methods of drying are widely used in food preservation and spray drying of liquids and encapsulation of oils is common practice in Australian manufacturing.

Fluid Air handles a variety of products ranging from microencapsulated oil emulsions, living microorganisms, bioactive proteins such as lactoferrin and immunoglobulins, other biological materials, and to a lesser degree, inorganic materials.

Since the late 19th century, spray drying technology has seen use on an

fundamentals remaining very much the same as today.

In both traditional spray drying and in the PolarDry process, liquid droplets are atomised and sprayed into a stream of drying gas. Then, heat is transferred from the drying gas to the liquid and the solvent is evaporated resulting in a dry, powdered material.

The applications are proving to be perfect for premium and functional products, including biological products and extracts.

“It’s always been easy enough to dry but it’s the quality of the extract, it

antioxidant preservation. It is the next level of quality in terms of processing,” said Mark Condro, technical sales & business development manager, Australia & New Zealand.

“If it does have antioxidant properties, you are more likely to preserve those properties.

This is a growing and developing sector around the world, marine bio products is something we are becoming heavily involved in such as micro algae and seaweeds.”

Fluid Air technology has been developed to address the needs of

Fluid Air is helping to define the next generation of spray drying technology and will be exhibiting at foodpro 2023.

be able to achieve as easily.

“Our technology is designed to address the needs in terms of processing high value products and preventing loss,” said Condro.

“Capacity can be scaled up to meet any, but we’re drying smaller quantities of high value and high return products where function and biological activity is the key driver, not quantity. Quality and function are what it’s all about”.

As a point of difference, more traditional spray drying technology tend to work at very high temperatures to achieve the highest output possible, often at the expense of quality.

Zisu said Spraying Systems’ Fluid Air innovations work strongly to ensure greater functionality.

“Things that are killed off or denatured by heat, proteins and living cells for example, will die off in a traditional spray dryer,” he said.

“We work at much lower temperatures, half the drying temperatures in terms of degrees Celsius.

“Those lower temperatures pretty much allow us to dry a quality product

products, like lactoferrin in dairy, for example.”

There are several techniques that can be used for flavour preservation or presentation which usually involves encapsulation. This is where you trap the flavour and then present it in a gel or liquid form, but most of the time it will be a powder.

“First you extract the oil from the botanical and then you would spray dry it as opposed to blending it,” said Zisu.

“The applications of the extracts are wide ranging.”

These processes are proving fruitful in the greens powders and other botanical products.

“Compared to standard processes, if it is a heat process, they are achieving greater returns however with lower biological activity,” said Condro.

“When comparing to other technologies, such as freeze drying, we are comparable or maybe a bit better in terms of quality, but [our spray drier]is a continuous throughput operation that is the major benefit, so throughput is higher.”

“For anything that is high value, we

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VSS specialises in providing processing solutions to create consistency and improve material flow.

Including:

• Pneumatic or electric vibrators to help product flow from hoppers.

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• Pneumatic and electro-magnetic feeders to give accurate repeatable feed to mixers or packing containers.

More accurate product output with full Marel line

Marel is set to highlight its full meat portioning line at foodpro 2023 as automaton continues to be adopted across the food and beverage industry.

Marel’s full portioning line consists of three cutting-edge modular solutions: the I-Cut 360 portion cutter, the Product To Tray loading system and the WPL9000+ weigh price labeller. Together, they form a fluid line that adeptly manages every stage from portion cutting to packaging and labelling.

As well as this, Marel’s QC scanner will also be on display at foodpro 2023.

“This is an integrated solution for portion cutting and autoloading of portions of meat into a tray for packaging,” said Andrew Voke, Marel regional sales manager, Oceania.

“With many of our customers diversifying their businesses to include value added solutions, this kind of technology is continuing to gain more momentum. Also, for those already in this space, automating this type

of process is the next step for their businesses as well.”

The full line process begins with Marel’s I-Cut 360, a high-performance anatomic portion cutter that’s ideal for retail and food service meat processors.

The I-Cut 360 portion cutter is exceptionally versatile by design, and easily handles a variety of boneless meats with no need for crust freezing, achieving cuts as thin as 3mm.

It’s also equipped with advanced software applications; it delivers superior yield and throughput to improve profitability while minimizing waste.

“The I-Cut 360 is a variation and a combination of existing technologies, and it can cope with a bit more variation in product. That is always a request from a customer, to be able to do multiple things on the one machine so there is only one spend. And that leaves more space in a facility,” said Voke.

Then there is the QC Scanner, which Voke said was another stand-alone piece from Marel which can also be integrated into an existing line, or the line being

showcased at foodpro.

“The QC Scanner is another standalone piece of equipment that can be integrated into a line like this,” he said.

“The driver for this is to help customers extract more value from the same raw material by measuring certain characteristics of a steak portion such as fat colour, meat colour, fat depth, and so on.

“Then from the QC Scanner we have our Product To Tray (PTT) which is automating a solution in a factory that can be laborious. This automatically and accurately places a steak portion onto a tray ready for packaging.”

The Product To Tray (PTT) is a loading system which deposits individual and batched products gently into trays.

It switches quickly and automatically between various tray sizes, reducing labour dependency and improving product hygiene and shelf life by eliminating manual handling.

The PTT also stands out for its smooth and gentle inlay, which is especially beneficial for sensitive products.

Completing the full portioning line is the WPL9000+, a high-speed automatic weigh price labeler that can handle up to 160 packs per minute.

The WPL9000+ applies printed, self-adhesive labels to any product surface and offers a wide range of options, including multiple 1D/2D barcode formats, weighing data, clocklinked dates and product information in multiple languages.

With its small footprint and quality construction, it ensures superb performance with a low cost

“The WPL9000+ is tried and tested technology which is also easily integrated into this line,” said Voke.

Voke said the full portioning line also addressed the risk of unforeseen downtime on the processing line, a key sustainability goal for the company.

“Our service organisation helps to

reduce the risk of downtime on our equipment. Whether it’s a service level agreement or a preventative maintenance scheme, Marel can tailor a package to suit,” he added.

“Marel are also on the digitalisation journey, this means our equipment will be intelligently connected to report on production results as well as loss of performance and predicted failure times.”

And as proof of this, some of the other major benefits of the full portioning line includes, distributing product streams based on quality, weight or quantity, traceable products and end, data, the best possible destination for every fillet, and maintaining fillet position on the belt

“Integration, either software or hardware, is always a key requirement from our customers,” said Voke.

“Often our customers are using multiple software platforms or integrating our hardware solutions into existing processing lines.

“It is important for Marel to consider these requests and find solutions.”

And the full portioning line being showcased at foodpro achieves exactly those goals.

“Marel provide solutions underpinned by a strong history of innovation. We invest six to seven per cent of our annual revenues into R&D, this means Marel are always bringing something new to the market,” added Voke.

Be sure to see the full portioning line for yourself at this year’s foodpro event. F

Marel, experts in food processing solutions, will be showcasing its full portioning line at this year’s foodpro. Food & Beverage Industry News reports.

Marel will showcase its full meat portioning line to foodpro visitors.

The full meat portioning line provides a small footprint with quality construction.

Innovating wastewater treatment to solve sector issues

Aerofloat’s AeroCLEAR was developed by the Aerofloat’s engineers to help microbreweries maintain wastewater standards, of which each state and territory has differing requirements, by innovating its existing AeroDAF technology.

Michael Anderson, Aerofloat’s general manager of engineering, said the company’s extensive history working with food manufacturers put the company in an ideal position to work with microbreweries to address the need.

While the AeroDAF was designed to target higher flows, this piece was too large and expansive for the microbrewery sector.

Microbreweries often require a wastewater treatment system that provides solids removal along with pH correction.

“It’s essentially a grease fat conversion with a pH loop,” said Anderson.

“We do lots of small food and beverage and microbrewery pH collection and solid removal systems.”

This experience and expertise in the sector are what allowed Aerofloat to

successfully innovate AeroCLEAR.

“If you think about larger food and beverage manufacturers, they obviously need trade waste systems with DAFs screening and full chemical treatment and removal of all solids and ph. correction before it goes to the sewer. We have done lots of those,” said Anderson.

“But there’s a lot of small customers that have low flows and what they can do is just have a flow metre with a grease trap. A lot of times that adheres to the trade waste standards.”

The experience and expertise of the Aerofloat team also extends to working with clients on how best to address their needs, and standard requirements.

“We start a dialogue to determine what it is they specifically need for that area, because every council and water utility has a different set of requirements, depending on what state you’re in,” Anderson said.

“So, we do our due diligence on where they are, who they are, the timing of their project, and then we have some recommendations.”

The AeroCLEAR solution is perfectly suited to customers who don’t fit the high flow range but do require some sort of pH correction and solids removal.

“Some water authorities - like Sydney Water - created a trade waste agreement specifically for craft breweries, while other water authorities categorised them as industrial waste customers.

We looked at all of the trade waste agreements applicable to craft breweries from different water authorities, and we realised we could satisfy all trade waste agreements with one product, which was the AeroClear” said Anderson.

“The AeroClear is a sealed clarifier. It utilises the vessel from our AeroDAF product, which is the smallest and most compact high-rate small DAF you can get on the market.”

One of the key differences between the AeroDAF and AeroCLEAR is that with a DAF the solids are floated float to the top and then pushed out and then clean water out is ejected from the bottom, whereas with the AeroCLEAR the wastewater is taken from the top and the solids from the bottom.

“You have a wastewater stream, no chemicals, and pump water in at a slow rate and let the solids settle,” said Anderson.

“That way it’s a nice sealed up and odourless process. After the clean water drops it falls into a small tank where we pH correct and then it goes into the sewer.

“We have found every microbrewery we have done still fall into the category of remove solids as best you can, and

Thanks to this observation, the AeroCLEAR has proven to be a perfect solution for this requirement.

“Aerofloat offers unique and customisable solutions for these smaller operators where a grease trap won’t suffice,” said Anderson.

All in all, Aerfloat’s offerings promise to reduce suspended solids (SS), chemical oxygen demand (COD), biological oxygen demand (BOD), to meet or exceed discharge requirements,

and the required pH correction.

“We work at creating something at a price point that solves a problem that’s there for customers that may not have budgeted for the expense but are required to nonetheless,” said Anderson.

“We help them come up with solutions to suit their budget and we can even supply designs or provide pieces to help solve those problems for them.” F

Aerofloat addressed a common issue for microbreweries across Australia where grease traps aren’t enough to comply with local standards. Food & Beverage Industry News reports.

While the AeroDAF was designed for higher flows, AeroCLEAR is designed for smal and medium sized manufacturers.

Aerofloat’s AeroCLEAR is a new innovation on its existing AeroDAF.

AeroCLEAR has proven to be a perfect solution for microbrewries.

Efficiency and fuel savings with the right trailers

customers are big on CO2 levels, Net Zero, and things like that. It helps us reduce our carbon footprint.”

Moore also attributed Schmitz Cargobull trailers for helping to gain and retain blue-chip customers around Australia.

“Now they are working on systems where you won’t have to use diesel, the fridge motors will be fully electric and use power from the truck axles,” he said.

Advancements in the capability of both truck engines and trailer motors have also provided added value to the cold chain, in terms of logistics, which has proven invaluable for CG Refrigerated.

“We started with our blue-chip customers running up and down the east coast. When COVID came around we had a huge opportunity and it helped set the foundation of our business.”

Sstreamline, simplify, and reduce the costs of transporting food products around the country and the company’s work with the CG Refrigerated is a prime example of this.

The logistics company specialises in the national transport of perishable food items, with depots across multiple cities in Australia. One such company that utilises its trailers is CG Refrigerated, out of Melbourne.

Damien Moore, owner, and founder of CG Refrigerated, said the partnership with Schmitz Cargobull had helped the company build a strong foundation in the market since its inception.

“We started our business about three years ago, I was driving at that point and drove our own truck and planned the loads, chased customers. We slowly started to grow our fleet and Schmitz Cargobull connected with us,” he said.

“We decided to go with Schmitz mainly because of availability and service. They were hungry for the partnership and provided competitive pricing in regard to the market at that point.

“Their detailed knowledge of trailers and fridge motors really helps us out and

in helping grow CG Refrigerated.

“They got in and understood what we did as a business and really helped to provide the right tools for the job,” he said.

“For example, a huge benefit is their double loader bars. We do a lot of depotto-depot freight now which involves getting the full utilisation of the trailer with things like double stacking. It also allows us to jam pack the trailers.”

Moore said the value provided by the double loader bars could not be understated for his company, and its successful growth.

Loader bars are placed horizontally between the sidewalls of a trailer, or vertically between the floor and ceiling, to prevent damage and keep stock in place.

“Their drop-down double loader bar system is the best in the market in my opinion,” said Moore.

“We do a lot of yoghurt, milk, and meat which requires the double loader bars. It helps with driver efficiency and safety because you aren’t pulling the loader bars out of the belly boxes. It is a great piece of equipment.

“The foundation of our business is built on service which we wouldn’t be

Another of the big advantages of using Schmitz Cargobull refrigerated trailers in the fleet was the savings made in fuel efficiency.

Part of the efficiency aspect of using these trailers is the thermal wall’s ability to hold in the cold and limit the output from the motor.

“The market expects equipment that is friendly to the environment and with the thermos efficiency of the fridge panels limits the amount of diesel being used,” said Moore.

“Which is a huge cost saver and has an environmental benefit. A lot of our

Schmitz Cargobull provides a host of services to its clients, beyond providing trailers, which includes a database for potential service partners, and a telematics data service that provides all the necessary information about the vehicles.

The company also provides a data management centre to share telematics data and compliance with data protection regulations. And for those times where you need a new part, Schmitz Cargobull has a spare parts shop that identifies the best spare parts for the required job. F

Schmitz Cargobull prides itself on providing trailers that are designed for the food and beverage industry with its smart trailers winning over stakeholders like CG Refrigerated. Food & Beverage Industry News reports.

Schmitz Cargobull caters to the needs of those in cold chain logistics.

Schmitz Cargobull’s double loader bars are one example of the company’s innovative offerings.

Over 50 years of blended industry expertise with the largest national footprint.

n Filling capabilities for still and sparkling beverages.

n Cider, Wine, Water, RTD and Functional drinks.

n Filling glass bottles, aluminium bottles and cans.

n 4 and 6 pack wraps and cluster packs.

n Mixing, blending and sourcing ingredients.

n Dry goods supply, warehousing and distribution.

New food calls for new technology

The latest science and technology may hold the key to solving the world’s future food sustainability goals. Food & Beverage Industry News

It is predicted that the global demand for food will increase by up to 70 per cent by 2050. We cannot meet this demand sustainably or ethically with current production methods alone.

One of the solutions being actively explored today is cellular agriculture, which uses cells and innovative biotechnologies to produce accessible, ethical, and sustainable agricultural products.

It is most commonly used to make animal-derived foods and ingredients such as meat, seafood, dairy products, fats, egg whites and gelatin.

Cellular agriculture is an innovative approach to producing animal products without traditional animal farming, and has the potential to overcome six critical challenges facing our current agricultural system:

• Food insecurity

• Deforestation

• Biodiversity loss

• Cl imate change

• Public health

• A nimal welfare

The actual impact of cellular

agriculture will depend on numerous decisions biotechnology food companies will have to make as they move towards commercial scale.

Innovation and technology in a world of new food production processes

Using well-proven methods from the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, cell cultivation and fermentation have emerged as game-changing technologies in food production.

Bürkert recognises the need for precise control and monitoring of these processes to achieve consistent and high-quality results, and has extensive experience in the control technologies required for these processes.

One example is Bürkert’s work with the Centre for Solar Biotechnology at University of Queensland: In 2019 Bürkert helped the Centre achieve the precise control of solar-powered bioreactors for the production of microalgae cultures in order to produce high quality biomass that is then used to develop bio-inspired green medicines,

foods and nanomaterials.

At the heart of successful cell cultivation and fermentation lies the ability to create and maintain optimal growth conditions.

A bioreactor’s purpose is to provide the greatest possible product yield.

To do this, it requires precise regulation of all important parameters such as nutrient concentration, pH, temperature and oxygen content to optimally support fermentation.

However, the biochemical process reacts extremely sensitively to changed parameters.

This means that too little or too much nutrient solution must never be added, for example. If the process is disrupted, all supplemented substances are unusable, which results in unnecessary costs and time delays.

Constant monitoring of the correct feed is necessary, and contamination by foreign germs or CIP media must be avoided, as it would render the entire batch of the product unusable.

For these reasons and others, bioreactors are always equipped with

numerous sensors and valves whose functions must be orchestrated with precision.

Bürkert’s advanced automation solutions provide the necessary precision, control, and reliability to achieve the required outcomes.

State-of-the-art control valves, sensors, and controllers ensure accurate monitoring and regulation of critical parameters such as temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, and nutrient supply.

Every application will be unique, and the ability to provide a customised solution is essential.

From the lab to mass production

The complexity of such systems can lead to complex control wiring and high build costs.

While these costs may be tolerable in a small lab environment, food manufacturers hoping to engage in cellular agriculture need to look to the needs of future mass-production, once the food production method has been perfected. It is therefore essential that

The rise in cellular agriculture could be one solution to address a rising demand for food by 2050.

the engineering costs are minimised.

Different types of devices are needed for new foods processing, including fastacting valves and actuators, flowmeters, pH, pressure and temperature sensors.

Traditionally each device has an individual cable connection back to a control cabinet, and has the limitation of only providing the basic necessary functionality, with no diagnostic data.

But the biggest issue is the complexity of wiring and the associated build and maintenance costs: discrete wiring leads to higher installation expenditure.

The solution to reducing costs and improving maintainability is to use a decentralised, digital solution.

Bürkert’s automation solutions reduce the number of cables to four, and at the same time only one type of IO-Link master serves all devices.

All relevant data is available digitally, and significantly more parameters can be utilised than in traditional systems.

This enables permanent diagnostics to ensure system availability at all times. In addition, all push-in connectors are replaced by M12 connections, making the assembly process of electrical devices is very fast, safe and simple.

The conversion from analogue to digital devices also eliminates the need for recalibration after a certain operating time.

Digital communication and simplified wiring also improve future fault-finding and maintenance, making a system that is faster to diagnose and faster to repair or maintain.

Within this highly regulated and pharmaceutical-style manufacturing food space, reliability and precision will be essential to operators.

Bürkert’s solutions and industry experience, along with its fit-for-purpose product range, will ensure peace of mind for manufacturers seeking to be part of the new generation of food manufacturing.

Sustainability and customisation

Sustainability is also a cornerstone of the new food movement.

Through precise control and efficient use of energy and water resources, fast acting and precise Bürkert technology can help food producers achieve their sustainability goals while maintaining product integrity and quality.

The new food landscape also encompasses a wide array of applications, each with its own set of challenges and requirements.

Bürkert’s portfolio of products and services can be customised to suit diverse applications within the food and beverage industry.

Whether the application is plantbased protein production, precision fermentation, or alternative dairy products, Bürkert can provide expertise and experience to provide tailor-made solutions, from small-scale pilot projects to large-scale industrial facilities.

Staying ahead of the curve

Cutting-edge science may well hold the key to solving many of the world’s food sustainability problems, and the future of food lies in the latest in technology to provide precision, efficiency, and innovation.

As the new food industry continues to evolve, it is essential to remain at the forefront of innovation.

Bürkert not only offers cutting-edge solutions but also collaborates closely with industry partners and experts to drive progress and shape the future of food.

Through Bürkert’s participation in research and development projects, it stays abreast of emerging trends and technologies, ensuring that manufacturers benefit from the latest advancements in the field. F

Bioreactors are an important componenet for the succesful application of cellular agriculture.

Held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, MICE routinely hosts more than 170 exhibitors representing all sectors of the global supply chain, including coffee producers and green importers, equipment manufacturers, roasters, café owners, and baristas.

With plans well underway, the 2023 event, scheduled for August 17-19, is already looking to meet, and even exceed, expectations after a bumper 2022.

Since its inception in 2012, MICE is recognised as the largest dedicated coffee show in the Southern Hemisphere.

Organisers reiterate the purpose of the expo is to connect buyers and sellers and bring industry members together in the one space annually to do business. It’s a one-stop-shop to the latest and greatest technology circulating the global coffee industry.

A strong of key brands that have already committed to the 2023 event, including BioPak, specialists in sustainable packaging, which is taking the coffee industry by storm as consumers move towards more sustainable practices.

BioPak combines innovative material design with a business model that is

Celebrating 10 years of MICE in 2023

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responsible and sustainable to create a truly regenerative brand, one that creates products that are as safe and healthy for people as they are for the environment.

ADM Packaging Automation has also committed to the expo in August. The packaging company innovate flexible packaging solutions.

ADMPA packaging machines supply customised flexible packaging solutions for dry and liquid products such as coffee, confectionery, food, cosmetics, pet food, pharmaceutical and building products and service a diverse range of manufacturing industries across Australia and South East Asia, making the company a perfect exhibitor for MICE 2023.

Maltra Foods, Kerry Ingredients, Naked Syrups, and Stuart Alexander will also be showcasing flavouring and syrup options to the industry.

Maltra Foods is an Australian based manufacturer of bespoke drinking chocolate and chair powders, supplying to the highly regarded Melbourne café scene.

Meanwhile Kerry Ingredients specialise in innovation around a string of areas including clean label, consumer insights, culinary and mixology, food safety and quality, manufacturing,

and regulation. All of these factors are perfectly suited to manufacturers and producers in the coffee sector, especially with changing trends.

This year Kerry Ingredients will be showcasing its DaVinci Syrups.

Naked Syrups are experts in premium flavoured syrups, beverage powders, toppings and sauces, and merchandise. The selection of interesting flavourings from Naked Syrups includes turmeric, beetroot, chai powder, and frappe. Interesting new flavours which will no doubt be on show at MICE 2023.

And finally, Stuart Alexander, one of Australia’s oldest and most respected importers and distributors of global brands across a variety of sectors, including unique and premium beverages. This year Stuart Alexander will be showcasing its Monin syrups range.

As demonstrated above, key stakeholders within the coffee industry have already committed to MICE 2023, indicating the upward growth of the international expo continues to grow.

As well as the key stakeholders showcasing at the event, premium espresso equipment is also set to be displayed at MICE 2023.

Whether you are in search of top-quality equipment or looking to showcase your business alongside other top-tier companies, MICE2023 is the place to be.

Join MICE2023 and connect with leading brands and distributors, including Coffee Work Express, Espresso Company Australia, Frank Coffee Systems, and EspressoDECK.

The MICE Product Innovation Awards will also return in 2023 to recognise the best innovations from exhibitors.

The Awards offer the chance for exhibitors to showcase their newest products to the wide-ranging MICE audience and be recognised for their innovation and commitment to

progressing the coffee industry.

Product Innovation Awards entries will be judged by an independent panel throughout the expo.

In addition, all finalists are eligible to be considered for the People’s Choice Award. The People’s Choice Award will be decided by votes from attendees.

The Richest Barista Competition will also its debut at this year’s expo, with experts being encouraged to submit an application to judge the competition, and volunteers being sought to help.

The competition will run for three days, plus a day for competitor practice time. Volunteers can sign up for a minimum of one day and a maximum of four days.

If you are a coffee lover and want to meet other passionate industry members, or if you want to find out more about what happens behind the scenes at a coffee competition, sign up to take advantage of this opportunity.

Volunteers who commit to and attend two shifts will receive a complimentary pass to attend MICE2023.

MICE was developed as Australia’s first and only coffee-dedicated trade show; a time for the coffee industry in Australia to come together in one place, at one time.

As an annual event, it also provides an anchor point for international guests to connect with new and existing Australian customers, which has taken on added importance in recent years.

With so much of the coffee community brought together annually, the opportunities to generate businesses, to start partnerships, and for the coffee community to network continued to grow year over year.

MICE has evolved to become an exciting part of the Australian and world coffee community fabric and is now the largest dedicated coffee show in the Southern Hemisphere. F

It’s been a decade since the inception of Australia’s first and only coffee-dedicated trade show and a bumper crowd is expected for the milestone event.

Tickets for MICE 2023 are on sale now.

MICE is the Southern Hemisphere’s largest dedicated coffee expo.

Where does an industrial IoT platform fit in your system?

IFM helps the food and beverage industry capitalise on the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) as the industry, and the world, continues to integrate with innovative software. Food & Beverage Industry News reports.

The purpose of an Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) platform is to facilitate integration and enable digitalisation across a whole operation, says expert Freddie Coertze. Which is why it is typically positioned as a middleware layer between an operation’s industrial equipment and enterprise systems.

“To understand where an IIoT platform will fit into your current operation, it is important to understand its role,” says Coertze, who is the National IoT Business Development Manager for ifm Australia. “The IIoT platform is responsible for collecting data from sensors and machines, processing and analysing the data, and providing insights and control over the industrial processes. It facilitates the value of this information by enabling communication and integration between different systems.”

According to Coertze, an IIot platform will enable integration with enterprise systems such as ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems), and CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems), as well act as a conduit for existing SCADA (Supervisory control and data acquisition) and PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) layers in an industrial organisation’s architecture.

“This enables complete visibility into a factory or plant’s operations. Normally, the layers of these systems are not integrated and in fact it can be incredibly expensive to achieve that integration,” explains Coertze. “This is what an IIoT platform solves. Any of these systems can pull data and insights out of the one platform.”

Importantly, an IIoT platform uses a common language of communication that can connect between different systems, including legacy equipment.

“This communication within the operational architecture is key,”

says Coertze. “An IIoT platform enables communication between legacy equipment that uses different communication protocols as well as newer equipment that uses standard protocols such as MQTT – a standards-based IoT messaging protocol – and OPC UA – a machineto-machine communication protocol.”

Additionally, an IIoT platform can act as a sentinel over industrial data.

“It can provide an organisation with security and governance over their data, ensuring the data is protected as well as compliant with the relevant regulations and standards,” says Coertze. “It can simplify this aspect of a business, which is becoming increasingly

complex for operations to manage.”

In fact, Coertze says it is the “complexity that digitalisation poses” that prompted ifm to build its IIoT platform, moneo.

“We designed this to act as a middleware that can fit into existing systems and one that is self-service. Our goal with moneo has to been to simplify the digitalisation process for industrial operations – regardless of their size or requirements – and provide a platform that can enable the communication and integration necessary for transitioning into Industry 4.0,” he explains. “It is practically a plug-and-play platform that can help companies reap the benefits of qualified data quickly, and

without the need for analytics or data science experts.”

To summarise, Coertze says that an IIoT platform should now be considered a critical component of industrial architecture.

“If an operation tries to build a system in the more traditional way, they simply won’t get the transparency and flexibility needed to support digital operations and gain the visibility they need to improve and remain competitive,” he concludes.

“An IIoT platform will provide the connectivity, analytics, and control required to optimise operations. It is fundamental to the digital transformation of an industrial operation.” F

“An IIoT platform will provide the connectivity, analytics, and control required to optimise operations. It is fundamental to the digital transformation of an industrial operation.”

The IIoT platform is responsible for collecting data and providing insights into the industrial process.

WELCOME TO FOODPRO 2023

On behalf of Diversified Communications Australia and the team at foodpro, I welcome you to Melbourne for the return of leading event for food and beverage processing in Australia.

Our industry is a major contributor to the nation’s economy, both in terms of its financial and employment impact. Food and beverage production is Australia’s largest manufacturing sector, and it has been growing at a very healthy rate over the last decade.

The industry has been quick to respond to consumer demands and trends, and by developing new food processing and packaging technologies and innovations, Australia is staying at the forefront of the industry worldwide. Now more than ever, foodpro is critical for manufacturing professionals to access and learn about these technologies and innovations.

We are proud to be hosting this year’s event in Victoria - the nation’s advanced manufacturing heartland. Victoria is the preferred location in Australia to locate and expand manufacturing operations, with its established supply chains, workforce, skills and research infrastructure. The Victorian Government is proud to be principal partner for foodpro 2023 – the future is Made in Victoria.

We also welcome over 380 exhibiting brands from across the globe, representing suppliers and service providers across 8 key segments on the expo floor including Ingredients, Science & Technology, Government &

Business Services, Packaging Materials, Supply Chain & Logistics, Plant Equipment, IT & Digital Factories and of course, Processing & Packaging.

Once again, the AIFST Annual Convention will be held alongside foodpro. The theme for AIFST 23, ‘The Science of Food –Security and Sustainability’, will speak to the challenges and exciting opportunities ahead for the agri-food industry and the important role food science and technology will play.

We are proud to be working with the AIFST and the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) who will be hosting two training courses centred around the fast-growing Flexible Packaging segment and Active and Intelligent Packaging.

In addition to the paid conference and workshop program, we have accessible education available via two new features. Visit the Product Innovation Stage, sponsored by Wiley where you will hear about latest product developments to support the evolving food manufacturing industry.

Also, drop-in to the Schneider Electric Smart Food Lounge, with presentations focused on efficiency and sustainability of the food manufacturing supply chain. This area will cover trends, technologies and solutions to support compliance and traceability whilst reducing waste and inefficiencies.

As well as sustainability focused education sessions, we have introduced water refill stations and have worked with the MCEC

on the removal of unnecessary packaging, resource recovery and other initiatives to reduce the environmental impact of our event. Keep an eye out for Sustainability Spotlight floor tiles throughout the expo, these will direct you to the exhibitors leading the way in mindful manufacturing solutions.

Finally, attendees and exhibitors alike should make the most of foodpro, reuniting, networking, and celebrating the contributions we have all made to our significant industry over the last 6 years. It has been challenging for everyone and we should be proud of the way we have supported the sector in achieving growth during this time. Stop by the Mosca Networking Bar for a drink with your peers, visit the new Sensory Experience to ignite your senses, and I hope to see many of you at our Celebration at The LUME.

If you didn’t get your hands on a foodpro Celebration ticket, you can still visit The LUME during your time at foodpro. Simply show your foodpro badge at the box office to get 20% off tickets.

Thanks for your ongoing support, I really hope you enjoy foodpro 2023 event and be sure to say hello if you see me around the event!

After a 6-year hiatus, Australia’s largest, longest running and most trusted food manufacturing event is back and better than ever.

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WELCOME FROM THE AIFST CEO

On behalf of The Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology Limited (AIFST), welcome to AIFST23, our annual Convention, and foodpro 2023.

AIFST and foodpro have a long and successful association and the co-location of our premier events brings together a large and diverse agri-food industry audience. This is an excellent opportunity to attend two events in one venue.

AIFST’s key strategic pillars are grow, learn, connect, and champion and these two events provide opportunities to grow your knowledge of the agri-food industry, learn about trends and developments, connect with colleagues, and make new connections and champion the role of food science and food scientists.

The theme for AIFST23, The Science of Food Security & Sustainability, speaks to the challenges and exciting opportunities ahead for the agri-food industry and the vital role food science and technology will play.

Over two days with plenary and three concurrent session streams, the Convention will feature over 50 scientific and food industry speakers from across the agri-food sector. Food safety will feature strongly alongside advances in health and nutrition, sensory and consumer science, food security and resilience, sustainability, and packaging. We will also recognise excellence in the food industry and food science at our Annual Awards ceremony.

Our popular evening networking event on Monday July 24th provides the opportunity to reconnect with colleagues and build new connections.

We have full and one-day registrations available for any foodpro exhibitors or visitors wishing to participate in the AIFST Convention sessions.

In addition to our two-day Convention technical program, join AIFST on Wednesday July 26 for Navigating the Food Regulation Maze – a half day workshop designed to help your business collect and manage the information needed to assist with regulatory compliance.

For more information and to register, visit the AIFST website: https://www.aifst.asn.au/ event-5290829

Whether you are a professional or student, member or non-member, marketer, or scientist, working in food processing and distribution, food safety or quality assurance, training, or retailing, AIFST is here to support you. I invite you to visit us at the AIFST foodpro Stand B-50 to discuss the benefits of joining AIFST and the services we offer businesses seeking to reach the Australian agri-food industry community.

We look forward to a great event and would like to thank all our partners, delegates, and visitors for making AIFST23 Convention and foodpro 2023 a great success!

For more information and to register, please visit the dedicated Convention page on our website, which includes the current program outline: https://www.aifst.asn.au/2023AIFST-Convention

About AIFST

Our Purpose:

Uniting food industry professionals in the science of feeding our future.

Our Mission:

To advance and inspire all food sector professionals through education, collaboration, and recognition to champion a robust, innovative science based Australian food industry to meet future food needs.

Fiona Fleming AIFST CEO

ifm started over 50 years ago as a sensor company that wanted to do things differently and make technology work for everybody. We’ve kept to this value and run our business as a family does – keeping close to our customers and focusing on a full solutions platform along with quality reliable products and customer service.

Our goal has always been to protect what’s important to our customers. This hasn’t changed. From paddock to plate, our automation technology has benefitted customers in the Australian food industry for many years.

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The company operates throughout Australia with offices in Melbourne , Br is ba n e, Sydney, Adelaide, Perth, Bendigo, Griffith, Townsville and Riv erland. Various solutions and installations have also been provis and completed a t numerous overseas locations.

The company operates throughout Australia with offices in Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide, Perth, Bendigo, Griffith, Townsville and Riverland. Various solutions and installations have also been provided and completed at numerous overseas locations.

Gordon Brothers operates the largest industrial refrigeration service support and maintenance team in Australia from the eight locations listed. As part of the service offering,

service offering, Gordon Brothers encourages the adoption of programmed maintenance service contracts, which together with careful plant design, high quality equipment and remote monitoring, maximise reliability and plant up-time.

Gordon Brothers encourages the adoption of programmed maintenance service contracts, which together with careful plant design, high quality equipment and remote monitoring, maximise reliability and plant up-time.

Gordon Brothers also has comprehensive stocks of

Gordon Brothers also has comprehensive stocks of refrigeration components, spare parts and lubricants.

Visit us at Food pro 2023 - Stand S21.

Gordon Brothers are leaders in Natural and Synthetic Refrigeration Cooling Solutions. We offer the latest technical innovation incorporating technology from all around the world to provide the most enviromentally friendly, safe, cost effective and energy efficient refrigeration systems.

FOODPRO 2023 EDUCATION PROGRAM

Hear from industry leaders and experts as they discuss the latest trends, challenges and issues in food and beverage manufacturing and processing.

Smart Food Lounge

Featuring for the first time at foodpro 2023, this lounge style theatre will host drop-in presentations focused on the theme of Smart Food, encompassing efficiency and sustainability of the food manufacturing supply chain.

The Smart Food Lounge, sponsored by Schneider Electric, will cover trends, technologies and solutions to support compliance and traceability whilst reducing waste and inefficiencies.

SUNDAY JULY 23RD

12:00pm - 12:30pm Exploring the Need for Food Marketing to Go Beyond Packaging

In today’s digitally driven world, the food industry is undergoing significant transformation. As consumers become increasingly connected and tech-savvy, food marketing must evolve beyond traditional strategies to effectively engage and captivate the modern consumer. This presentation dives into the realm of ”Beyond Smart Packaging,” highlighting the crucial reasons why your marketing needs to expand its focus.

Rachael urges food marketers to transcend the limitations of packaging and explore the vast potential of innovative marketing strategies. By going beyond packaging and harnessing the power of digital technologies, brands can forge deeper connections with consumers, stand out from the competition, and thrive in the everevolving food industry.

1:00pm - 1:30pm Cryogenic Freezing Addressing Food Safety and Spoilage Concerns

In an ever-changing environment (global pandemic, raw material price fluctuation, climate concerns etc.), innovation and cost control remain key focuses of manufacturers to mitigate the impact on profit margins. This session explores the vital role that processes involving cryogenic refrigeration, i.e., using liquid nitrogen or liquid carbon dioxide to cool and freeze, play in supporting preservation of food products. Since cryogenics can deliver outstanding results, it can address many food safety and spoilage concerns for a variety of food categories.

2:00pm -2:30pm Smart Food Factory - How to Enhance Agility and Versatility in Production

In this session, you will be presented with case studies of solutions of proven successful in the development of Smart Factories. From enhancing digitalisation and automation in your factory processes to ensuring maximum resource efficiency, CSB-System will demonstrate how to get closer to a Smart Factory with a phased approach.

3:00pm - 3:45pm Panel Discussion: Sustainable Packaging for the Meat Industry

Showcasing innovative award-winning sustainable and circular packaging solutions that have won PIDA Awards and WorldStar Packaging Awards for the meat/proteins side of the industry. This session will bring together a number of experts in this field that have recently been recognised for their unique, innovative and sustainable packs.

All attendees will attain 1 CPD point per session towards the global Certified Packaging Professional designation and a certificate of attendance.

MODERATOR: Ralph Moyle, FAIP, CPP, Education Coordinator, AIP

PANEL: Alan Adams MAIP, Sustainability Director APAC

- SEE

Warwick Armstrong MAIP, GM Business Development & Marketing

- Plantic Technologies

Jasson Mills, Director Research and Development

- Amcor Flexibles ANZ

Rachael Hedges, Director - RMH Consulting

Fumie Hokao, Technical Specialist in Industrial Cryogenic Freezing - Air Liquide

Markus Witor, Sales Manager - CSB-System

Smart Food Lounge

MONDAY JULY 24TH

11:00am - 11:30am Addressing Market Demand for Food and Beverage Insights

Consumers are demanding access to much more data surrounding the sources of raw materials that make up their foods and whether those materials are produced sustainably. These developments drive requirements for greater product insights all along the food and beverage supply chain. We refer to this as end-to-end traceability and transparency, a holistic supply chain vision that captures and analyses data from different sources and stakeholders. In this session, you will hear about how the latest technologies and businesses are partnering to deliver this experience, and meet consumer demands.

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12:00pm - 12:30pm APCO’s Australasian Recycling Label Program and Sustainable Packaging Guidelines

The Australasian Recycling Label Program and APCO’s Sustainable Packaging Guidelines (SPGs): The principles on designing more sustainable packaging and how to clearly communicate packaging disposal at the products end-of-life. In ths session, APCO’s Head of Programs Sarah Sannen will take a deep-dive into how APCO’s Australasian Recycling Label (ARL) Program and the Sustainable Packaging Guidelines are supporting brand owners and packaging manufacturers to design packaging that is circular, and teaching consumers how to recycle correctly.

1:00pm - 1:30pm Everything you Need to Know about Precision Fermentation

Precision fermentation, also known as microbial fermentation, is a rapidly growing technology in the food industry. It involves using microorganisms to produce various food and beverage productsproviding complementary protein for our more traditional sources in a way that is sustainable and efficient.

But like many novel technologies, precision fermentation is not without its challenges to break into the commercial world. In this session you will get an introduction to this exciting new technology, have an overview of the global technology and commercial landscape, and hear about some of the challenges and possible solutions in the food industry to adopt the technology. “

2:00pm -2:30pm Good for Business, People and the Planet - the Triple Benefit of Commercialising Excess Food

Food waste is a 3.2 million tonne reality of supply chains. Yume is here to do something about it. Targeting an industry hot spot for food waste - excess food -  with a plug & play tech platform, Yume is helping manufacturers unlock value for their business while tackling Australia’s food waste problem in the process. In this session, learnings will be shared from case studies of trailblazing manufacturers who are embracing Yume technology to digitise the sale and donation of excess food, and how others in the food industry can follow their lead. We’ll demonstrate why excess food is a common problem in the supply chain and how technology is at the heart of solutions that can deliver on the triple bottom line.

TUESDAY JULY 25TH

TOPIC

11:00am - 11:30am The Sustainability of Meat

SYNOPSIS

Over the past five years the meat industry has tackled a broad range of issues which impacts not only the sustainability of itself but the sustainability of the environment it works in. Key to this discussion includes the workforce within meat processing and the broader supply chain, processing innovation to achieve a number of goals, 100 percent raw material utilisation and the logistics of getting food on the plate.

Katherine Gokavi-Whaley, CCO - Yume

12:00pm - 12:45pm Panel Discussion: Sustainable Packaging Design for the Food Industry

This session will showcase innovative packs that have recently awardwinning PIDA Awards and WorldStar Packaging Awards including certified compostable packs, fibre based packs, packs made out of renewable materials and smart packaging. This session will bring together a number of experts in this field that have recently been recognised for their intuitive packaging that can potentially save food loss and waste across a value chain and also are more sustainable. All attendees will attain 1 CPD point per session towards the global Certified Packaging Professional designation and a certificate of attendance.

SPEAKERS

Hutchinson, Chief Executive Officer

Patrick

- Australian Meat Industry Council (AMIC)

MODERATOR: Keith Chessell, Education Team - AIP

PANEL: Richard Fernandez MAIP, Business Development ManagerConfoil

Gilad Sadan MAIP - N.A.V.I Co. Global / The Packaging Hippie

Felicity Kelly MAIP, Head of Sustainability - Bunzl Australia & New Zealand

Brad Yager, Global Water Solutions Consultant Team Leader - Schneider Electric

Sarah Sannen, Head of Operations - Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO)

Joe Liu, PhD, Principal Research Scientist - Ag & Food Business Unit - CSIRO

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Smart Food Lounge

TUESDAY JULY 25TH

1:00pm - 1:30pm

Leveraging Bio-based Food Ingredient Solutions to Reduce Food Waste

Consumer demands have been evolving over the years. It is not sufficient for food to just taste great, but it needs to be nutritious and convenient as well. For example, consumer demand for convenience can include wanting minimal meal preparation, omnichannel availability and flexible subscriptions etc. which increases the challenge for inventory management at the manufacturers’ end.

In keeping up with these challenging demands, it is easy for food manufacturers to overlook the important targets of Climate Change, ESG and sustainable development goals (SDGs).

In this session, Corbion will share practical information on how to leverage food preservation - to reduce food waste and meet prevailing consumer needs in the chilled prepared foods segment.

2:00pm -2:30pm

Harnessing Digital Disruption to Transform Supply Chain

FMCG companies have experienced the effects of supply chain disruptions over the past few years. They have been forced to extend their order commitments with their suppliers in order to save production capacity. This impacts inventory and agility, and when companies are not able to replenish retailer shelves, they leave space for competitors to enter the space.

One of the many lessons learned from continuing supply chain disruptions is that making sources of internal inefficiency more visible and assessing risks throughout the supply chain are two crucial steps to increasing the resilience of any company which is nearly impossible using spreadsheets or paper-based reports.

In this session, you will learn how your organisation can invest in digital tools that deliver full traceability and operational efficiencies and let organisations move faster. Companies can respond to supply chain disruptions with greater agility, using digital practices via a single source of truth and a proven cloud platform.

3:00pm - 3:30pm The Sustainability Motor for Decarbonation Promises

Nothing is clearer than sustainability is the future direction. However, it is unclear for many organisations is the roadmap to deliver on their given decarbonation promises. It is not new to communicate sustainability pledges via marketing tools or through Board directors on AGMs. The new part is how it will get embedded within the organisation’s DNA as ways of working. A successful sustainability roadmap aligns horizontally to the traditional business strategy with the measurable Environmental, the Social & Governance platform to an all-encompassing business direction. In this session, you will presented with a blueprint roadmap with two real life practise case studies (from Australian ASX & bluechip Japanese F&B organisations).

WEDNESDAY JULY 26TH

11:00am - 11:30am Spotlight on Australia: Native and Indigenous Flavours and Scents

CSIRO’s Dr Cheryl Taylor has a commitment to blending science innovation with tangible outcomes, especially for Indigenous communities. Based at CSIRO’s Werribee site near Melbourne, she has spent the past decade supporting Indigenous food sovereignty. In this presentation Cheryl will explore the blending of Western Science and Indigenous Ecological knowledge, looking at how Indigenous businesses are achieving success with native foods, ingredients, flavours and scents. Cheryl will share the success story that is Black Duck Foods, a Victorian based Aboriginal social enterprise focused on sustainability and the introduction of more Indigenous food products into the market.

1:00pm - 1:30pm How Smart Packaging Unwraps a New World for Consumer Brands

Mobile technology is now interwoven into everyone’s lives, and brands are quickly learning that smart (digital) packaging can simplify how they connect with consumers. As more consumers turn to their phones and laptops, smart packaging is the gateway to amplified consumer experiences. By digitising packaging, brands can unlock valuable data and analytics needed to grow market share, reduce costs and mitigate risks. Whether you’re packing food or other consumer goods, in this session, you can discover the possibilities of smart packaging and how you can fast track the adoption with prismiq – SEE’s latest digital packaging brand.

Eugene Seah, Regional Business Development Manager - Corbion

Natasha Telles D’Costa, APAC Director of Strategy F&B - Veeva Systems

Martin Orzinski, Global Executive Director, Manufacturing - TMX Global

Dr Cheryl Taylor, Senior Experimental Scientist - Agriculture and Food Business Unit - CSIRO

Anna Di Bello, Director APAC Marketing, Digital, Graphics and Smart Packaging Centre of Excellence - SEE

SPONSORED BY

Product Innovation Stage

The Product Innovation Stage will showcase the latest product developments to support the evolving food manufacturing industry.

New for foodpro 2023, this program is packed full of next-generation solutions and product innovation.

SUNDAY JULY 23RD

11:30am - 12:00pm

Panel Discussion: What does the future hold for alternative proteins?

In this panel presentation by the Alternative Proteins Council (APC) you will hear how curiosity drives creativity, innovation and growth. We will share a bit about the APC’s focus on plant based alternative proteins, cultured food/ingredients and foods produced by precision fermentation, discuss the alternative protein landscape, key drivers, consumer attitudes and trends, and opportunities and challenges for the category.

SPONSORED BY

Kirsten Grinter, Chair of the Alternative Proteins Council (APC) Head of Regulatory, Scientific Affairs & Nutrition - Nestle Australia

Jennifer Thompson, Lead - Alternative Proteins Council

Rodney Stiles, Policy & Regulatory Lead -Vow Food

David Bucca, Chief Executive Officer - Change Foods

MONDAY JULY 24TH

10:30am - 11:00am Early Planning for Successful Projects

Brownfield of Greenfield knowing how to plan leads to successful delivery.

How do you plan early to make your project a success? What are the rookie mistakes we see people make? Master planning, and budgeting - getting it wrong early can be really costly in the end?

Andrew Newby, Advisory Services Director - Wiley & Co

11:30am - 12:00pm Intellectual Property Relating to Product Innovation in the Food Sector

There are a suite of intellectual property rights which are directly applicable to the food sector. Patents offer a means for exclusive protection of a range of innovations in the food sector – for example, manufacturing and factory automation, storage, packaging – that provide a commercial advantage over competitors. Patents also act as tangible assets to facilitate business discussions.

Trade Marks protect your badge of origin and is a way of identifying or distinguishing your product or service from those of third parties. They are a valuable asset if protected and used correctly. This session will discuss intellectual property with a focus on trade marks and patents as they are applicable to the food sector, what protection they can offer, and how they can best be used as business tools.

1:30pm - 2:00pm How Ignition SCADA can Improve Food Production Processes

This session demonstrates the importance of real-time visibility in the food production industry and how Ignition SCADA can provide this by monitoring the entire production process. Ignition SCADA not only provides real-time visibility, but it also works to enable digital transformation. By enabling digital transformation, Ignition SCADA allows food producers to move towards Industry 4.0, allowing manufacturers to create smart factories that optimise production, reduce costs, and improve quality.

Sarah Dixon, Senior Associate (Trade Marks) & Brittany Ashton, Senior Associate (Chemistry) - FB Rice

Glen Fry, Founder and Director - iControls

Product Innovation Stage

MONDAY JULY 24TH

2:30pm - 3:00pm Natural Blend Solutions for Food Preservation

Food safety continues to be an ongoing concern with consumers. Temperature variations, extended distances of distribution and demand for cleaner labels have all contributed to an increased risk of food spoilage in both minimally processed and ready-to-eat foods. This session looks at the new DuraShield™ blends, developed by Kalsec®, which leverage the synergistic benefits of cultured dextrose, rosemary extract and buffered vinegar, in carefully designed combinations to effectively inhibit the growth of spoilage microorganisms, development of rancidity and discoloration in food products.

John Ho, Regional Application Development & Innovation (Food & Nutrition) - Connell Bros

3:30pm - 4:00pm Hygienic Design and Operational Excellence for the Food Industry

Labour shortages combined with a stronger focus on overall operational excellence, makes this the right time for a deep dive into the benefits of Hygienic Design for the food industry. This session will guide you through how a proactive approach to Hygienic Design will increase sanitation efficiency and positively impact production up-time, product shelf-life, asset (preventive) maintenance, etc. and how Hygienic Design ultimately affects your business’ long-term profitability and sustainability.

TUESDAY JULY 25TH

10:30am - 11:00am Game Changing Future Trends in Food

11:30am - 12:00pm Unlocking Value for Australia’s Food Supply Chain with Sustainable, Automated and Connected Packaging

What trends are we seeing in investment in food facilities? How will new tech trends on the global stage change food production? How will technology eliminate waste and improve sustainability? How can we be early adopters and ensure a bright future?

Whether it’s adverse weather events, labour shortages, shifting market trends or the imminent global recession, the demands on Australia’s food supply chain are challenging. No matter what you’re packing, food companies can prepare for these events through leveraging sustainable, automated, and digitally connected packaging solutions, that yield cost savings, resource and throughput efficiencies, and sustainable brand engagement.

Whether you’re a food processor or brand owner, this session will offer ways to bring back predictability and profits with Sealed Air’s trusted CRYOVAC brand food packaging solutions and SEE Automation packaging systems.

Karin Blacow, Food Safety Specialist - CFS, Intralox

Brett Wiskar, Chief Future Officer - Wiley & Co

Alan Adams, Sustainability Director APAC - SEE

1:30pm - 2:00pm Novel Ingredient Development from Upcycling

Developed with circularity in mind through sustainably sourced raw material from upcycled citrus peels, a by-product of the juicing industry, NUTRAVA® Citrus Fibre is a highly versatile and effective solution for formulators. Via a proprietary process, CP Kelco ideated and developed NUTRAVA® Citrus Fibre to offer the food & beverage industry a cleanlabel friendly option. This session demonstrates the multiple benefits of NUTRAVA® Citrus Fibre, including stability, suspension, water-binding, texture, and overall sensory experience support in various applications.

3:30pm - 4:00pm Digitalisation - Where to from here? The challenges faced by Food and Beverage manufacturers around productivity, cost pressures, CO2 footprint, and changing consumer demand are driving the need for innovation in the manufacturing space.

Industry 4.0, digitalisation, and decarbonisation give opportunities for manufacturers to unlock the potential of their operations and implementing a digital strategy gives them the tools to respond quickly, flexibly and cost effectively to demands, whilst maintaining quality. However, this is often a new frontier for manufacturers with many unknowns. In this session, you will be shown examples of different stages of the digitalisation journey look like and how SMEs can plan to progress to the next stages with practical steps.

Naryanton Lie, Sales Manager - ANZ, Indonesia & Myanmar - CP Kelco

Milan Bawa, General Manager for Factory Automation - Siemens

Product Innovation Stage

WEDNESDAY JULY 26TH

10:30am - 11:00am Don't Build Todays' Facility for Tomorrow

11:30am - 12:00pm Supporting the Healthy Aging Market with Innovative Food Concepts

The things that really matter in your new factory. Energy, People, Automation - we're at a tipping point of designing to produce the way it has been done to now designing for how things will be done.

In this session, you will learn about the healthy aging market, strategies for healthy aging through nutrition, and innovative food concepts adapted to aging populations. All over the world, people are living longer. Today, for the first time in history, most people have a life expectancy of over 60 years (WHO, 2020). Historically, aging has been associated with a decrease in physical and cognitive abilities. It is possible, however, to support people’s healthy aging, especially in terms of diet.

Brandon Miller, Chief Strategy Officer - Wiley & Co

Eliza Tsun, Regional Sales Manager - Roquette

12:30pm - 1:00pm Maximising Profit & Minimising Giveaway through Yield Control Management

Yield has a significant and direct impact on the bottom line as it often reflects a company’s overall competitiveness. Since 70-75% of the cost of the final product stems from the raw material, it is vital to closely control the actual yield. Even very small deviations can have a substantial financial impact on the profitability of the business because of the ever-increasing amount of food being processed. This session will demonstrate how understanding how process deviations can be set to trigger corrective actions, or a response, can quickly improving the production process to maximise the profit.

Darren Cook, Regional Sales Manager, Asia and Oceania, Software - Marel

1:30pm - 2:00pm The Benefits of Low Temperature Spray Drying

The ability to dry in a continuous commercial operation at temperatures mild enough to retain functionality was always limited by technology. Engineered and manufactured in the US, the recently launched PolarDry® technology has overcome this limitation with proven capacity to produce powders of very high quality at low temperatures. This session discusses the benefits demonstrated for manufacturing oil-encapsulated powders and materials that are biologically active.

Bogdan Zisu, Fluid Air Global Research Coordinator - Spraying Systems Co

SPONSORS & PARTNERS

SPONSORS & PARTNERS

www.aalborgcsp.com info@aalborgcsp.com

Aalborg CSP A/S is a leading developer and supplier of innovative, renewable technologies with the vision Changing Energy aiming at changing the way energy is produced and stored today. We offer a wide variety of renewable energy solutions including high- and low temperature energy storage, solar panels, heat pumps, boilers, integrated energy systems as well as customized Power-to-X solutions.

ABEVE

Stand: W4

www.abeve.com.au sales@abeve.com.au

ABEVE are an importer and distributor for processing and packaging equipment for the beverage industries: wine, cider and juice. Furthermore ABEVE have a range of equipment for other fruits and vegetables for puree production.

ABEVE also distribute Bolondi cleaning heads for tanks, bins and drums.

EXHIBITOR PROFILES

www.acaciaenergy.com.au

For more information, please visit our stand.

ADDITIVE SOLUTIONS - BARENTZ

Stand: F2

www.additivesolutions.com.au jim@additivesolutions.com.au

We are the global life science ingredients distributor specialized in human nutrition, pharmaceuticals, personal care, performance materials and animal nutrition, creating unique synergies across all fields of expertise.

www.admtech.com.au sales@admtech.com.au

Established in 1986, ADM is committed to excellent customer care. We provide instrumentation, process controllers, and power supplies for the food and beverage industry, including flow and level measurement instruments, liquid concentration monitors, encoders, and pressure sensors. Our CEO, Kristin Brown, upholds this ethos today.

ADM PACKAGING AUTOMATION

Stand: P42

www.admpa.com.au

george@admpa.com.au

ADM Packaging Automation manufacture and supply automated and turkey packaging systems dedicated to the food and beverage industries. Mainly in the field of flexible packaging, we cater to the food, petfood, coffee, agricultural and the pharmaceutical industries. Our most popular lines displayed cover both premade pouches and VFFS form fill and seal machines.

www.advancedbusinessmanager. com.au

sales@advancedbusinessmanager. com.au

Advanced Business manager is comprehensive accounting & business management software that quickly stamps our reporting issues in growing businesses. When lightweight software is simply not enough ABM allows users to customise the software to their needs with a modular approach. Inventory management is a key feature of ABM and no other software

AEROFLOAT WASTEWATER TREATMENT

Stand: V29

www.aerofloat.com.au

enquiries@aerofloat.com.au

Aerofloat is an Australian-owned and family-run wastewater treatment company that specialises in the food & beverage industry. Aerofloat offers a full end-to-end wastewater treatment solution. From the initial solution design with 3D CAD modelling, to the in-house manufacturing of equipment that is backed by its support guarantee.

AFSYSTEMS

Stand: M52

www.afsystems.com.au/ admin@afsystems.com.au

Agri Food machinery/system manufacturing and wholesale.

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES

Stand: C40

www.agilent.com

young-suk.lee@agilent.com

Agilent supports scientists in 110 countries in cutting-edge life science research; patient diagnostics; and testing required to ensure the safety of water, food and pharmaceuticals. Our advanced instruments and services enable our customers to produce the most accurate and reliable results as well as optimal scientific, economic, and operational outcomes.

AGRI FOOD INGREDIENTS

Stand: B16

www.agrifi.com.au sean@agrifi.com.au

Helping create food people love is what we do everyday.

AGRIFOOD TECHNOLOGY

Stand: C44

www.agrifood.com.au steven.kar@awta.com.au

Agrifood is an independent testing laboratory servicing the food and feed industry. It provides analytical testing services in various fields including grain, fruit and vegetables, processed food, fodder and flour milling markets. Food quality and safety tests include nutritional panel analysis, mycotoxin, chemical residue, heavy metals, microbiological and allergen testing.

AIFST

Stand: B50

aifst.asn.au

clive.russell@aifst.com.au

Formed in 1967, The Australian Institute of Food Science & Technology (AIFST) represents food system professionals working in all facets of the food industry: food science, food technology, engineering, sensory, new product development, innovation, regulatory, QA, nutrition, microbiology and food safety, as well as those in leadership positions within the academic, industry and private sectors.

AIR LIQUIDE AUSTRALIA

Stand: L23

industry.airliquide.com.au

ALAVICSales@airliquide.com

A world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health, Air Liquide is present in 80 countries with approximately 66,000 employees and serves more than 3.6+ million customers and patients. Air Liquide’s ambition is to lead its industry, deliver long term performance and contribute to sustainability.

ALFT PACKAGING COMPANY

Stand: K50

www.alft.lk radhini@alft.lk

ALFT Packaging is a Sri Lankabased flexible packaging company dedicated to meeting the unique needs of our customers. ALFT have earned the prestigious BRC A+ standard, we adhere to a range of quality standardizations, including ISO 22000, ISO 9001, GMP, and HACCP.

ALL-PUMPS SALES & SERVICE

Stand: X30 www.allpumps.com.au sales@allpumps.com.au

All-Pumps is the premier supplier of pumps and systems to Australian industries, with products complemented by a range of locally manufactured and globally sourced pumping and allied equipment. With 50 years of experience, All-Pumps have excelled and will continue to be a reliable partner industries can depend on.

ALLROUND PACKAGING

Stand: M11 www.allround.com.au info@allround.com.au

A second-generation family business who has been delivering results-driven, tailored packaging solutions for some of Australia’s most popular brands for over three decades. Approaching service as a partner rather than just a supplier, Allround Packaging focuses on responsiveness and satisfaction, consistently innovating to ensure the best outcomes for its customers.

ALS

Stand: C31 www.alsglobal.com marina.palumbo@alsglobal.com

As a market leader, ALS offers unrivalled choice of food microbiological and chemistry testing services for an extensive range of foods categories. ALS offers a comprehensive range of testing and analysis services to complement and enhance your food safety and quality programs.

ALSCO

Stand: F25

alsco.com.au

mokazima@alsco.com.au

Alsco makes safety easy! Alsco supply your business with uniforms, first aid kits, defibrillators and training, and hygiene services, all on a managed rental service, and HACCP certified.

AMSL SCIENTIFIC

Stand: B44

www.amslscientific.com.au/ lana.king@amsl.com.au

Australasian Medical & Scientific Limited (AMSL), subsidiary of Dexcom, Scientific Division, are leaders in supplying food manufacturers with smart tools and rapid testing solutions to monitor and manage HACCP. The extensive range of food safety products include: laboratory equipment and consumables, hygiene monitoring tools, rapid pathogen and food allergen test kits.

ANGEL YEAST CO

Stand: C4

en.angelyeast.com

shiwn@angelyeast.com

Angel Yeast was founded in 1986, originated from the China National Yeast Research Center. As one of the leading companies in the worldwide yeast industry, Angel Yeast’s business activities range from baking to food taste, nutrition & health, and biotechnologies.

ANGLOMOIL SUPERIOR LUBRICANTS

Stand: S54

www.anglomoil.com

info@anglomoil.com

Proudly an Australian owned and operated business established in 1975. We are a leading Australian manufacturer of premium lubricants that offers world-class formulations that delivers proven increases in equipment performance, reliability, and longevity. All our Food Grade product are NSF, HALAL and Kosher certified.

ANHUI COLE PACKAGING MATERIALS

Stand: H34

www.colepakchina.com vicky@colepakchina.com

It is a global high-tech industry specializing in manufacturing liquid aseptic paper-based packaging materials, and supplying aseptic paper cayton filling machines, complete sets of beverage equipment and technology.

ANTON PAAR AUSTRALIA

Stand: A29

www.anton-paar.com/au-en/ info.au@anton-paar.com

Anton Paar is the world leader in the measurement of density, concentration and CO2 and in the field of rheometry. Laboratory and process measuring instruments from Anton Paar are used in the control of incoming goods, quality control and research throughout production in the food industry.

APC TECHNOLOGY

Stand: Y24

www.apctechnology.com.au cramsden@apctechnology.com.au

APC Technology has over 35 years of experience designing and manufacturing rugged electronic solutions capable of enduring and operating in the challenging environments of the food and beverage industries.

We offer unrivalled experience and capabilities to design, engineer, manufacture, test, deliver and support products that seamlessly integrate into existing infrastructure.

APEX EPOXY FLOORING

Stand: V52

www.apexepoxy.com.au dyoung@apexepoxy.com.au

Apex Epoxy Flooring are seamless resinous polymer system specialists. With more than 100 years of combined experience we design, install and maintain safe, hygienic and long-lasting flooring solutions for commercial and industrial clients in the food & beverage, automotive, aerospace and healthcare sectors.

APG WORKFORCE

Stand: F33

www.apgworkforce.com.au nbentham@apgworkforce.com.au

APG Workforce is a national provider of labour hire and recruitment solutions to the food & beverage manufacturing sector across Australia employing over 2500 workers daily. From paddock to plate, APG Workforce has your recruitment needs covered.

APTUS BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

Stand: F29

aptusbusiness.com.au/ abssales@aptusbusiness.com.au

Aptus has over 30 years of industry experience in delivering Sage solutions. Our focus is on enabling our clients to succeed and grow in the food industry through Enterprise Resource Planning. In 2021 and 2022, Aptus was named Sage Select Partner of the Year for Australia and New Zealand.

AQUALUMA LED LIGHTING

Stand: U55

www.aqualuma.com info@aqualuma.com

Aqualuma LED Lighting is an Australianowned company specializing in highquality LED lighting solutions for food manufacturing. Their Australian-made lights are reliable, energy-efficient, and HACCP certified. Aqualuma LED Lighting is a trusted name in the industry, providing innovative lighting solutions to meet the unique needs of food processing facilities.

AQUATIQ

Stand: S41

www.aquatiq.com

simon.fraser@aquatiq.com

Leading supplier of expertise, process equipment, chemistry and hygiene solutions to the global food industry.

ARGON & CO

Stand: W7

www.argonandco.com/ brittany.frankland@argonandco.com

Argon & Co is a global management consultancy that specialises in operations strategy and transformation. Its expertise spans the supply chain, procurement, finance and shared services, working together with clients to transform their businesses and generate real change.

ARGUS

Stand: N18

www.argusau.com.au

info@argus.co.nz

Argus proudly represents many world renowned brands of meat and food processing equipment, instrumentation and consumable products to meet the many complex demands of our varied range of customers in the primary food industry.

A-SAFE AUSTRALASIA

Stand: S42

www.asafeau.com

sales@asafeau.com

A-SAFE are the inventors and manufacturers of the world’s first fixed polymer safety barrier system, designed to protect people, property, profits and performance in industrial workplaces across the world.

ASCOAT

Stand: T45

www.ascoat.com.au

arthur@ascoat.com.au

Premium, safe, dependable resin flooring solutions that will stand the test of time.

ATLAS COPCO VACUUM

Stand: Y7

www.atlascopco.com/en-au/vacuumsolutions

vacuum.sea@atlascopco.com

Energy efficient vacuum solutions for industrial applications from food packaging, glass bottle / can production, conveying, plastic extrusion, to almost all general manufacturing. As the leading innovator in the industrial vacuum market, we have continued focus on energy efficiency that translates into savings for our customers. Whatever the application, we provide the apt vacuum solution.

AU2MATE

Stand: S5

www.au2mate.com

fbz@au2mate.ae

Specialist in process automation and digitalisation. We provide software automation solutions to the f&b industry worldwide.

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

AUSPRESS SYSTEMS

Stand: V36

auspress.com.au sales@auspress.com.au

Leading suppliers of press-fit, drainage and press tool solutions since 1992 with a focus on customised high performance, hygienic designed channels and drainage solutions for the food and beverage industries.

AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRIAL VACUUM

Stand: U41

www.industrialvac.com.au sales@industrialvac.com.au

Australian Industrial Vacuum specialise in high performance wet & dry industrial vacuums, with a solution for all zones, industries and applications. Our team provide custom equipment recommendations to suit facility requirements as safety and usability are our top priorities.

AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF PACKAGING

Stand: K49

www.aipack.com.au info@aipack.com.au

Celebrating 60 years as the peak professional body in Australasia for packaging training and education.

AUSTRALIAN VINEGAR

Stand: E22

australianvinegar.com orders@australianvinegar.com

Australia’s premier specialist vinegar manufacturer, offering a wide range of Australian made innovative vinegar solutions to retailers, foodservice, and food manufacturers.

AUSTRALIAN WRAPPING COMPANY

Stand: Q42

www.austwrappingco.com.au info@austwrappingco.com.au

Supplier of packaging machines and films to suit many different industries and applications.

AUSTRALWEST

Stand: U30

www.australwest.com.au info@australwest.com.au

Your local supplier of the world best in the industry.

AZELIS

Stand: B12 explore.azelis.com foodapac@azelis.com

Azelis is a leading global innovation service provider in the specialty chemicals and food ingredients industry across 63 countries. From ingredient selection to formulation and production, Azelis is here to support you. We can help you optimize your products’ physicochemical and nutritional balance, in line with your process requirements.

B&B FOODPAK

Stand: K22

www.bbfoodpak.com/ admin@bbfoodpak.com.au

B&B FoodPak have for many years been dedicated to the supply of premium quality consumables for food and packaging industry. Products include Mince Plates, Precutters and Knives, Chopper Blades, Skinning Blades, Injector Needles, Tray Knives and Gaskets, Suctions Cups, Thermal Printheads, Vacuum Pump spares and other parts that any food processing plant would be searching for.

BARNCO

Stand: M2

www.barnco.com.au sales@barnco.com.au

Suppliers of food processing machinery, specialising in equipment for butchery and smallgoods manufacturing.

BARRIER PACK

Stand: F37

www.barrierpack.cn sales@barrierpack.cn

We are the manufacturer of multilayered co-extrusion high barrier heat shrink film and bag for fresh/ frozen beef, poultry, mutton, pork, tuna, seafood, cheese, ham, sausage and processed meat packaging, etc.

BETTERLID PACKAGING MATERIAL

Stand: H26

www.betterlid.cn wz@betterlid.cn

Guangdong Betterlid Packaging Material Co., is the leading and professional manufacturer of metal packaging materials primarily for aluminium beverage and food industry. It covers an area of 80,000 square meters, with more than 265 employees and the annual capacity reaches to 180KMT for Coated End Stock, Color Tab Stock,PP Cap, Food Can Stock, Coated Foil Coils, etc.

BIOMÉRIEUX AUSTRALIA

Stand: A33

www.biomerieux.com

ira.banhatti1@biomerieux.com

bioMérieux Australia is comprised of a specialised team of skilled individuals who reliably produce, supply and support quality diagnostic systems and reagents to Pathology Laboratories and Industrial Microbiology Laboratories. We specialise in providing accurate and timely results to achieve efficient microbiological control. In industrial applications, we contribute to preventing contamination risks in agrifood, pharmaceutical and cosmetic products.

BIO-RAD LABORATORIES

Stand: C45

www.bio-rad.com/foodscience

weijia_wang@bio-rad.com

Bio-Rad Laboratories manufacture tests for food safety with a complete line of solutions for food pathogen testing. We offer real-time PCR test kits for the detection of key pathogens, culture media and RAPID chromogenic media with easy colony identification for detection of pathogens and enumeration of quality indicators.

BLUE WATER SHIPPING

Stand: R24

www.bws.net

kafh@bws.dk

Blue Water Shipping is a global provider of all logistics services in modern supply chain management. At the heart of Blue Water is an organisation of professionals skilled to offer complete and tailor-made solutions to any shipping and transport requirement anywhere in the world. We keep our promises – because our business is built on trust!

BMA BELTING AUSTRALIA

Stand: N43

www.brendma.com.au sales@bmabelting.com.au

Australian owned conveyor belting company providing hygienic based solutions for the food and beverage industry. Specialised innovations including Volta Superdrive™ and Dualdrive™ positive driven belting, Volta metal detectable belting, Modutech modular belting, Derco BV synthetic belting, Nitta power transmission and FDA approved timing belts.

BOC LIMITED

Stand: U16

www.boc-gas.com.au jon.hawton@boc.com

At BOC, we understand the knowledge, expertise and processes needed to succeed in the food industry. Whether you’re talking chilling or freezing, modified atmosphere control or extending shelf life - we’re there. Drop by stand U16 to find out more, and to see our patented LIXshooter model in action.

BRENNTAG AUSTRALIA

Stand: E2

www.brenntag.com michele.mcnamara@brenntag.com

Brenntag is the global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution. The company provide a full-line portfolio of industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients as well as tailor-made application, marketing and supply chain solutions, technical and formulation support, comprehensive regulatory know-how, and digital solutions for a wide range of industries.

BUCHER UNIPEKTIN AG

Stand: K30

www.bucherunipektin.com foodtech@bucheralimentech.com

Bucher Unipektin is your beverage technology partner and supplier for solid-liquid separation, filtration, juice treatment and concentrate production.

Our beverage technologies are mainly used to produce fruit juices and purées, as well as for beer filtration. We also specialise in the design and construction of industrial vacuum and freeze dryers.

BÜRKERT FLUID CONTROL SYSTEMS

Stand: W36

www.burkert.com.au

sales.au@burkert.com

Bürkert is a world leading manufacturer of measuring, control and regulating systems for liquids and gases. Bürkert solutions are used in a number of industries including food and beverage. Our portfolio includes more than 30,000 products and variants of solenoid valves, process and analytical valves, pneumatic actuators and sensors.

BUSCH ANZ

Stand: W42

celina.vaz@busch.com.au

BUSCH AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND. covering a vast territory. Our main aim at Busch ANZ is to always provide the optimum vacuum or overpressure solution, backed by competent service. From single vacuum pumps to large scale vacuum systems. Designed and manufactured by our own engineering department. Perfectly tailored to your specific needs and process.

BUSINESSHUB

Stand: E26

businesshub.com.au contact@businesshub.com.au

We are in the business of helping businesses streamline their operations and achieve their financial and growth goals. We work with clients to help them address their pain points, achieve success, and become a connected business with cloud ERP software.

BUTLER TECHSENSE

Stand: B37

www.butlertechsense.com.au info@butlertechsense.com.au

With 20+ years of experience in industrial instrumentation, Butler Techsense is a proven supplier of environmental monitoring solutions and measurement instrumentation for pharmaceutical, GMP, medical, scientific and food production industries.

BVAQ

Stand: A40 www.bvaq.com jessica.nguyen@hotmail.com

BVAQ have been supporting the Australian food industry, since our establishment in 1954. Providing businesses with the analytical and technical services required to ensure food safety and quality products, from the farm gate to the end consumer.

CAPS AUSTRALIA

Stand: Y17 www.caps.com.au kevin.hume@caps.com.au

Privately owned Australian company at the forefront of compressed air and power generation equipment. We offer full design, engineering through installation, servicing and spare parts.

CARMI FLAVORS

Stand: B4

www.carmiflavors.com sales-au@carmiflavors.com

Carmi Flavors has been a leading global supplier of custom flavour solutions for the food and beverage industry since 1979. Specializing in sweet to savoury, liquid and powder flavours, Carmi caters to all sectors of the food and beverage industry including: bakery, beverage, confectionery, culinary, dairy, nutraceutical, sports nutrition and more.

CASE PACKING SYSTEMS

Stand: L44

www.casepacker.com d.griffin@c-p-s.nl

Since 1988 Case Packing Systems has designed, developed and manufactured case packaging machines. Distinguish our self from competition, CPS specializes in the field of packing flexible bags and semi rigid products into cartons, plastic crates and open top Boix type trays.

CBS FOODTECH

Stand: Q30

www.cbsfoodtech.com.au

info@cbsfoodtech.com.au

CBS FoodTech delivers exceptional products for red meat, smallgoods, poultry, and ready meals. Our commitment to excellence ensures customers receive the finest ingredients. Our experienced team assists in selecting ideal seasonings and functional additives, surpassing expectations and elevating your culinary creations.

CBS FOODTECH

Stand: P30

www.cbsfoodtech.com.au info@cbsfoodtech.com.au

CBS is a specialist supplier of innovative products from around the world. We strive to supply only the highest quality products to our customers by understanding their business as well as providing the backup services to maintain the level of quality required & to meet the ever growing changes.

CDE DESIGN SOLUTIONS

Stand G44

www.cde.design info@cde.design

CDE Design Solutions specialises in process & design engineering for the food industry. For over 20 years, CDE has offered a broad range of engineering and drafting services to private, family owned and public companies as well as local governments in both regional and metropolitan locations across Australia.

CDJX MACHINERY

Stand: G40

rylan.li@cdqgjx.com

CDJX is the premier food-cutting machinery based in China, specializing in meat, cheese, and vegetable cutting. With a focus on delivering high-quality solutions at competitive prices, we have successfully expanded our presence in markets such as the USA, Australia, and South Asia.

CELL BIOSCIENCES

Stand: C50

www.cellbiosciences.com.au info@cellbiosciences.com.au

Cell Biosciences is an Australian company, specialising in Microbiology and Food Safety Products.

Solutions include:

Charm Sciences – NovuLum IIX

-ATP environmental swabs, Alkaline Phosphatase test, Charm AllerGiene is an ATP-based allergen control test. Interscience - Dilutors, Lab Blenders, D ispensing Pumps, Automatic Platers, Colony Counters, Blender bags

CEMAC TECHNOLOGIES

Stand: Y20

www.cemactech.com info@cemactech.com

CEMAC technologies offers a high level of engineering experience and proven technologies for the Circular Economy. With focus on material resources, we offer over two decades of experience in Resource-Recovery, Plant Engineering and Equipment Design. Creating value for businesses and communities, we tailor cutting edge solutions incorporating the most up to date technologies.

CENTRIC SOFTWARE

Stand: D33

www.centricsoftware.com/foodbeverage/ graham.jones@centricsoftware.com

Centric Software® provides a Product Concept to Consumer Digital Transformation Platform for food and beverage and other consumer goods companies. Centric PLM™delivers enterprise-class merchandise planning, product development, sourcing, quality and product portfolio optimization innovations specifically for fast-moving consumer industries. All Centric innovations shorten time to market, boost product innovation and reduce costs.

CHANGSHA MINGKAI PAPER PRODUCT

Stand: F39

www.mingkay.com alex@hnpacking.com

We focus on manufacturing and exporting disposable, biodegradable paper food packaging products more than 10 years in China.

CHEMIPLAS AUSTRALIA

Stand: B8

www.chemiplas.com.au joanna.sanderson@chemiplas.com.au

Chemiplas, now part of Azelis; is a proud supplier into the Food, Health & Nutrition markets across ANZ since our inception in 1976. With our global supply partners and their innovative technologies, we have a toolbox of new ingredients to meet evolving consumer trends; including improved health & wellness and sustainable ingredient sourcing.

CHEMITAL S.A.U.

Stand: C22

www.chemitalfood.com

dbrambilla@chemital.es

CHEMITASL is a Spanish company (Comercial Química Massó group) founded in 1987, with the commitment of offering solutions, ideas and technical advice to the meat industry, through the manufacture and commercialization of ingredients and additives with functional properties.

COLDSHIELD

Stand: M16

www.coldshield.com.au

sales@coldshield.com.au

Coldshield is an industry leader, manufacturing traffic swing doors, rapid roll doors and PVC strip curtain systems. As a proudly Australianowned and operated company, we offer customised access solutions for businesses across the country. We tailor solutions that focus on maximising safety, working efficiency and reducing the cost of operations.

COLE-PARMER (KINESIS AU)

Stand: A49

www.kinesis-australia.com.au/ robbie.warnock@antylia.com

We are leading international suppliers of chromatography, liquid handling, sample storage and sample preparation. Our products have been used extensively by analytical scientists worldwide for over 65 years. We pride ourselves on our proprietary Cole-Parmer® portfolios of highquality products. We also partner with a select set of key suppliers with industry-leading products.

COLLINSON’S PACKAGING

Stand: N8

www.Collinsons.com.au

sales@collinsons.com.au

We are the leading provider of packaging and machinery to the food industry.

COLUBRIS CLEANTECH

Stand: Y32

www.colubriscleantech.com

info@colubriscleantech.com

Colubris Cleantech is a privately owned Dutch company with nearly 40 years of experience in separation and purifying technologies. Colubris offers a complete range of products and processes for water, waste recycling and bioresource solutions.

COMBILIFT

Stand: U42

www.combilift.com

chris.littlewood@combilift.com

Innovation, Flexibility and Service is the ethos on which Combilift’s success is built and has seen us become the world’s fastest-growing forklift manufacturer, exporting to more than 85 countries and with more than 75,000 trucks in use worldwide.

CONFOIL

Stand: H30

www.confoil.com.au info@confoil.com.au

Established in 1966, Confoil is a 100% family-owned Australian food packaging manufacturer. Our humble beginnings commenced as we embarked on the design and manufacture of foil and pressed paperboard containers. We supply a variety of customers, from caterers to food manufacturers. Our manufacturing facility is located in Bayswater, Melbourne.

CONNELL AUSTRALASIA

Stand: C2

www.caldic.com; www.connellworld. com

vinod.singh@connellworld.com

On 1st March, 2023 Connell and Caldic merged to form one of the leading chemical specialty businesses in the world; #1 family-owned specialty business. The significant global footprint provides unique opportunities to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to our Customers. The Asia-Pacific region will operate under the Connell Caldic brand.

CONTRAK CONTAINER COMPANY

Stand: H51

www.contrak.com.au colin@contrak.com.au

Contrak Container Company is a quality supplier to the Australian Material Handling Industry. Contrak has designed and manufactured a range of Steel and Plastic Folding Bins to cater for all facets of Australian Industry; Horticulture, Aquaculture, Food Processing, Meat & Poultry, Linen & Laundry, Defence & Manufacturing, Warehouse and Distribution.

COSPAK

Stand: H43

www.cospak.com.au paul.gonzales@cospak.com.au

Manufacturer, Importer and Distributer of a wide range of quality products in glass, plastics, metal, paper and flexibles. From Concept To Reality.

CSB-SYSTEM AUSTRALIA

Stand: V8

www.csb.com

markus.witor@csb.com

With more than 40 years of experience, CSB-System is the leading provider of ERP solutions for the food industry. Our industry specific, fully integrated solutions provide our global client base with long-lasting competitive advantages by increasing efficiency, reducing costs and maximizing profits.

CSIRO

Stand: A25

www.csiro.au

agfoodcomms@csiro.au

CSIRO’s work in the agrifood and fibre sectors is solving the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology to build a profitable, productive, trusted and sustainable future. Our work in the food sector covers the livestock and horticultural industries, the provenance of food exports and the role of synthetic biology in food systems.

CUDDON FREEZE DRY

Stand: N52

www.cuddonfreezedry.com

sales@cuddonfreezedry.com

Manufacturer of quality commercial freeze dry equipment since 1963.

DALLAS GROUP OF AMERICA

Stand: A13 www.dallasgrp.com ychekmarev@dallasgrp.com

The Dallas Group of America is the leader in edible oil filtration, adsorbent treatment solutions, and purification solutions across many industries, including commercial and restaurant frying oil operations.

DANISH EXPORT ASSOCIATION

Stand: R24

www.danishexport.dk sal@danishexport.dk

Danish Export - Food Tech is part of Danish Export Association, the largest organiser of export networks in Denmark. We offer an easy and accessible shortcut to the key suppliers of: Solutions for the food industry Products and services within processing and packaging machinery, components, equipment and technology, hygiene and cleaning solutions, consultancy services and more.

DE.MEM-STEVCO

Stand: X18 demempumps.com vicsales@dememgroup.com

Leading supplier & servicing provider of pumps for various industries including the packaging, pharmaceutical, food, industrial and waste water.

DELTAGEN

Stand: D11

www.deltagen.com.au info@deltagen.com.au

Servicing the Australian food & Beverage industry with ingredients & inputs, analysis solutions & manufacturing for over 30 years.

DEMATIC

Stand: T41

www.dematic.com/en-au/ info.anz@dematic.com

Dematic, headquartered in Atlanta, designs, builds & supports intelligent automated solutions empowering the future of commerce for its customers in manufacturing, warehousing & distribution. Located in more than 35 countries, with over 11,000 employees, Dematic has achieved approximately 8,000 worldwide customer installations for some of the world’s leading brands.

DETECTAMET DETECTABLE PRODUCTS

Stand: M44 detectamet.com.au/ sales@detectamet.com.au

Detectamet Australia is the leader in the Asia-Pacific region in the design and production of metal and X-ray detectable products. Our detectable materials are used by food factories, pharmaceutical factories and processing environments globally to reduce the risk of foreign matter contamination.

DETPAK

Stand: J30

www.detpak.com

Sally.Keane@detmoldgroup.com

Detpak is a family-owned, Australian business providing premium packaging solutions for the FMCG, industrial and grocery markets. Supplying to some of the world’s most iconic brands, Detpak provides industry leading packaging. Part of the Detmold Group, Detpak has a global network of manufacturing and sales locations.

Learn more at www.detpak.com

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

DIGITAL INK TECHNOLOGIES

Stand: E44

www.digitalinktechnologies.com.au/ sales@polytijaustralia.com.au

Digital Ink Technologies is one of only 9 HP Filling licensee’s in the world. Provides Industry 4.0 intelligent thermal inkjet printers & ink technology. We enable advanced manufacturers, FMCG & Pharmaceutical companies to connect big data and analytics with automation and robotics, improving cost, productivity, profitability and operations. We manufacture all our inks in Melbourne and distribute around the world.

DIVERSECO

Stand: E49

www.diverseco.com.au enquiries@diverseco.com.au

Our capabilities span from project concept, design and implementation to training, service, and support across robotics automation, intralogistics, dimensioning and barcode scanning, packaging, product inspection, industrial measurement, and vehicle weighing solutions. We’re an organisation of systems integrators and problem solvers with access to the world’s leading brands to deliver turnkey and bespoke solutions to our customers.

DKSH PERFORMANCE MATERIALS

Stand: C16

www.dksh.com/au-en/home rio.chang@dksh.com

We are the leading Market Expansion Services provider for companies who want to grow their business in Australia.

DMRI

Stand: R24

www.dmri.com

cbr@teknologisk.dk

Reduce your environmental impact and boost your business. Partner with us to fully utilise your resources and minimise production waste without compromising product quality and food safety.

Let’s find the better way and take your business to the next level with more sustainable food production.

DNV BUSINESS ASSURANCE

Stand: E24

www.dnv.com.au/ john.moon@dnv.com

DNV is one of the world’s leading certification bodies. Through management system certification and training services, DNV helps companies manage risks, assure compliance and sustainable performance of organizations, people and value chains across all types of industries, including food & beverage, automotive and aerospace.

DOLAV AUSTRALIA

Stand: G30

www.dolav.com

stuart.cahill@dolav.asia

We are known worldwide for our solutions to problems concerning material handling and storage, and we are one of the leading pallet and pallet boxes manufacturers in the world.

DOLE ASIA HOLDING PTE

Stand: C8

dolesunshine.com/dsi/en/ Info.DSI@doleintl.com

One of the world largest fruit players committed to better planet, people and business.

DST DRYER

Stand: X23

www.dstdryer.com.au gordon.lacey@dstdryer.com.au

DST are world’s leading suppliers of Desiccant dehumidifiers. Humidity control will,

- maintain product quality

- Prevent condensation and ice

- Improve hygiene.

DUPLEX CLEANING MACHINES

Stand: J16

www.duplexcleaning.com.au/ info@duplexcleaning.com.au

For over thirty years, Duplex Cleaning Machines has been providing chemical-free cleaning solutions to hundreds of commercial and industrial customers across Australia. With distributors in every Australian state, Duplex offers fast and efficient backup support and training. Come and see how we make cleaning easier and faster than ever before.

DYNAMIC SYSTEMS

Stand X2

dynamic-systems.com.au/ kevin.g@dynamic-systems.com.au

Suppliers of Mechanical Equipment and Industrial Piping Solutions.

DYNAPUMPS

Stand: U22

www.dynapumps.com.au sales@dynapumps.com.au

Dynapumps understand that today’s Food & Beverage manufacturers must meet the ever-growing consumer demand and customer expectations at the speed of the marketplace. Recognising the challenges, we can support your business with a wide range of sanitary and process pumps, valves, genuine spare parts and service capabilities ideal for safe and reliable processing and manufacturing.

EBRO ARMATUREN PACIFIC

Stand: U40

www.ebro-armaturen.com/en/ company/ebro-places/ebro-australia/ jboss@ebro-armaturen.com.au

EBRO is a family business that its owners actively manage for three generations.

A belief in quality drives us- not merely the prospects of short-term results. EBRO is acknowledged as one of the world’s leading manufacturers of highquality precision-engineered butterfly and knife gate valves, valve actuation and control components.

EEZYPAK

Stand: M51

www.eezypak.com

jeremy@eezypak.com

EezyPak is committed to supplying quality custom rewind film, resealable pouches, rotisserie bags, spout pouches, vacuum bags, shrink bags, carrier bags, bag on roll, aluminium foil containers & PET tubs to it’s customers on time !

ELISA SYSTEMS

Stand: A46

www.elisasystems.com

lisa.sherry@elisasystems.com

ELISA Systems offers high quality food allergen test kits to the food industry. Our test kits are used extensively all over the world. We have a wide range of both traditional ELISA based kits, which are developed and produced in Australia, as well as rapid test devices.

EMRICH INDUSTRIES

Stand: S10

www.emrich.com.au

angie@emrich.com.au

Packaging equipment that’s efficient, reliable, safe, easy-to-use, and of great value. With over 35 years of specialist experience and a team of 8 full time engineers, you can be comfortable knowing all your ongoing support and maintenance needs will be meet.

EMYDEX AUSTRALIA

Stand: T46

www.emydex.com sales@emydex.com

Emydex Technology is the market leader specialising in developing and supplying factory floor data capture and traceability, production reporting, and factory automation software systems to Meat, Fish, and Food Processing companies in Australasia and globally.

ENDRESS+HAUSER

Stand: U4

www.au.endress.com jason.lam@endress.com

Endress+Hauser is recognised as a leading supplier of industrial measurement and automation equipment, providing services and solutions for industrial processes all over the world. We offer comprehensive process solutions for flow, level, pressure, analysis, temperature, recording and digital communications across a wide range of industries, optimising processes in regards to economic efficiency, safety and environmental protection.

ENERGUS

Stand: F31

www.energus.com.au hao.cao@energus.com

Energus is Australia’s leading commercial solar solutions provider.

ENNIO INTERNATIONAL

Stand: S24

ennio.com.au info@ennio.com.au

ennio International is celebrating 65 years as a South Australian, family-owned company specialising in the design, customisation and manufacturing of high-quality, worldclass innovative netting and casing solutions for the meat, poultry and produce industries.

ENSYSTEX

Stand: L37

www.ensystex.com.au

aknight@ensystex.com

PEST CONTROL

ERIEZ MAGNETICS

Stand: L31

www.eriez.com.au

sales.au@eriez.com

Eriez offers a range of magnetic separators from simple magnetic grates to powerful high-intensity magnetic filters. Eriez metal detectors can be combined with the industry’s strongest magnets to provide superior protection against both ferrous, nonferrous and work-hardened stainless steel. Eriez has a wide selection of electromagnetic and mechanical conveyors, and vibratory feeders.

ESKO AUSTRALIA

Stand: S56

www.eskoaust.com

paul.asciak@eskoaust.com

Food processing & packaging system suppliers to the FMCG - Food & Beverage

EUROFINS FOOD TESTING AUSTRALIA

Stand: B38

www.eurofins.com.au/food-testing/ paulbellchambers@eurofins.com

Eurofins Food Testing Australia is an ISO 17025 accredited network of laboratories. Our team of scientists provides one of the most comprehensive testing suites in analytical chemistry, microbiology and molecular biology to cater for general food, dairy, meat, beverage and feed testing requirements, leveraging on the best analytical methods available worldwide.

EVO ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES

Stand: Y6

www.evoet.com.au

nchapman@evoheat.com.au

Evo Energy Technologies is dedicated to reducing our clients’ energy costs and carbon emissions. Our mission is to be the first-choice partner to take clients on their journey to net zero, by proving specialist expertise and superior energy efficient technology, with service and maintenance support that you can rely on.

EVOLVE SCIENTIFIC

Stand: E30

www.evolvescientific.com.au/ melbourne@evolvescientific.com.au

Evolve Scientific, an NES Fircroft Company, is Australia’s leading specialist recruiter in the field of science, with more than 2000 employees placed per year. Established in 2010, Evolve is staffed by scientists who use their specialist technical knowledge and industry experience to provide the ideal match for their client’s needs.

EXTREME PACKAGING SOLUTIONS

Stand: K18

www.extremeautomation.com.au

karl@extremeautomation.com.au

Extreme Packaging Solutions is a 100% Australian owned company committed to manufacturing and sourcing a range of food packaging supplies and equipment to supply all sectors of the food industry.

EYE LIGHTING AUSTRALIA

Stand: U29

www.eyelighting.com.au info@eli.com.au

EYE Lighting is a proven supplier of industrial and commercial lighting solutions in Australia and New Zealand since 1974. A team of experienced lighting professionals are available to assist with efficient lighting solutions for a wide range of applications across the food and beverage industry.

FANQUIP

Stand: V54

www.fanquip.com.au

sales@fanquip.com.au

As the ventilation experts, Fanquip is committed to keeping all sectors of the food processing industry cool, comfortable and compliant with innovative ventilation solutions. Whether it’s the meat, dairy, fresh, frozen, beverage, baked, snack or packaged foods sector, Fanquip’s industrial-quality products are trusted to maintain air quality and safe temperatures.

FDPI FLOW TECHNOLOGY

Stand: J44

www.fdpi.com.au

nevillew@fdpi.com.au

FDPI is an Australian-owned independent resource for preventive maintenance programs, spare parts, and full-service customer care for all liquid processing needs. Our professional team locates the parts you need and offers precise installation, maintenance, repair, and 24/7 accessibility for emergencies to the beverage, food, dairy processing industries.

FINANCE@WORK

Stand: J21

www.financeatwork.com.au

jbrown@financeatwork.com.au

Finance@work, established in 2007, is a specialised provider of equipment and motor vehicle finance to businesses across Australia. Our team have a reputation for delivering the best products in the equipment finance domain. We offer tailored Vendor Finance Programs to suppliers of capital equipment, seeking to gain a competitive advantage.

23-26 JULY 2023 Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

FINEST INDUSTRIAL

Stand: E38

easylid@finesthk.com.hk

Finest has been a plastic packaging manufacturer for more than 40 years. We began as a precision injection mould maker and product designer back in the 1970s. We have expanded our business portfolio by providing our expertise on high volume and highly automatic manufacturing, global logistic solutions and sustainable solutions.

FINN BIOGAS

Stand: Y34

finnbiogas.com

erikab@finnbiogas.com

Finn Biogas is a Brisbane based engineering company that has built biogas solutions for clients throughout Australia, the Americas and South East Asia, including projects dairy processing facilities, abattoirs and food & beverage processing facilities. We undertake all stages of the plant delivery - from concept design and feasibility studies, to procurement, construction, commissioning and monitoring.

FLAVORJEN

Stand: A12

www.flavorjen.com info@flavorjen.com

Flavorjen offers a unique range of natural flavours, applications technology, and specialised ingredients to fill the increasing market demand for natural & Vegan products, clean label ingredients and natural processes.

Flavorjen provides innovation in dairy technology through the incorporation of specialized characterising ingredients, natural dairy flavours and proprietary blends

FLAVORPAC (CHANGZHOU)

Stand: D45

www.flavorpackaging.com

info@flavorpac.cn

Flavorpac is established as a professional food packaging manufacturer, whose core purpose is to preserve the quality of fresh foods whilst maximizing their shelf life and appeal. We are dedicated to offering varieties of food packaging products, with special emphasis on the multilayer co-extrusion high barrier and low barrier shrinkable and non-shrinkable films.

FLEXCO AUSTRALIA

Stand: S47

www.flexco.com.au salesau@flexco.com

Since 1907, Flexco has been designing and manufacturing products to enhance belt conveyor productivity. We have learned to understand our customers’ industries and respond to their changing needs. By constantly driving technology and design, we strive to become the leader in belt conveyor solutions that maximise uptime, productivity, and safety.

FLEXOPACK

Stand: R29

www.flexopack.com

infoAUS@flexopack.com

Flexopack Group is a leading producer of flexible packaging used by major meat and cheese companies globally. Proudly celebrating more than 40 years of operational excellence, with multiple production facilities around the world. With signifi c ant presence across the Americas, Europe, Oceania and Asia, Flexopack offers expert advice on providing the best solutions for each of its customers.

FLOTTWEG AUSTRALIA

Stand: X45

www.flottweg.com.au flottwegsydney@ozemail.com.au

Flottweg is an internationally leading manufacturer of decanters, separators, belt presses and plants. Industrial centrifuges - Made in Germany - for mechanical solid/ liquid separation.

FLOW POWER

Stand: X16

www.flowpower.com.au hello@flowpower.com.au

Flow Power empowers Australian businesses to unlock value from the wholesale energy market. From retailing electricity, building renewable projects to providing the latest technology and expert engineering advice, Flow Power partners with food and beverage manufacturers to reshape how they manage energy.

FLOWTHERM AUSTRALIA

Stand: H16 www.flowtherm.com.au info@flowtherm.com.au

FlowTherm Australia is one of Australia’s leading suppliers of hygienic process equipment, such as valves, pumps, heat exchangers, tank equipment, homogenisers, high shear mixers, separators, as well as parts and service.

FLUID AIR

Stand: A24

1800 622 508 sales@spray.com.au

Every Fluid Air solution is designed for flexible, efficient processes and more viable, stable end products. Our revolutionary technology includes electrostatic spray dryers, fluid bed systems, and other solutions that will accelerate and enhance your operations and your products’ success.

FMCG INDUSTRY SOLUTIONS

Stand: W12

www.fmcgis.com.au accounts@fmcgis.com.au

Supplier of hygiene equipment and diagnostics test kits for the food industry

FOCUS TRADING

Stand: P17

www.focustrading.com.au/ fiona@focustrading.com.au

Focus Trading is an Australian owned company with over 50 years of experience in providing quality equipment and services to the food processing industry. They’re known for introducing reliable and cost-effective equipment to the market and have strong partnerships with suppliers and customers, offering competitive prices without compromising on quality.

FOOD & DRINK BUSINESS

Stand: H49

www.foodanddrinkbusiness.com.au/ SharonAmos@yaffa.com.au

Food & Drink Business is the leading trade media platform for Australia’s food and beverage manufacturing sector. Through its daily newsletter, weekly video news bulletin, regular podcast and bi-monthly magazine portfolio, the team delivers comprehensive coverage of the latest news, industry insights, profiles, and expert business commentary.

FOOD AUTOMATION

Stand: K46

www.foodautomation.com.au chris@foodautomation.com.au

We provide our customers with High End Grading-, Processing-, Weighing-, and Packing Equipment from Europe. Food Automation can offer Stand Alone Equipment but also Turn Key Solutions. Examples: Optical Grading Equipment, Denesting-, Filling-, Lidding- and Sealing, VFFS, Peeling- and Cutting and Processing Equipment for the food industry. Our Motto is: “We do not make any compromises on Quality”.

FOOD EXPORT USA

Stand: D24

www.foodexport.org/import-fromthe-us

john.arnold@cxfood.com.au

Food Export is a non profit trade organisation that promotes food and agriculture products from the Midwest and Northeast USA. We are showcasing a number of U.S. fiid ingredients and suppliers so please come by the stand to learn more.

FOOD INDUSTRY SERVICES

Stand: N16

www.FoodIndustryServices.com.au

sales@foodidnustryservices.com.au

Food Industry Services is a family owned business dedicated to servicing every aspect of the food industry, from automatic bandsaws & smoke ovens to vacuum packers & mixers

FOODCARE SYSTEMS

Stand: N2

www.foodcare.com.au

team@foodcare.com.au

Why do food-processing sites choose to buy from Foodcare? - Over 5,000 SKUs in stock, free lollies, and a 4.8star ranking; But above all, Foodcare customers rely on consistent, dependable supply of productioncritical consumables and exceptional customer service. Because Foodcare knows running out of food processing supplies isn’t an option.

FOSROC

Stand: U35

www.fosroc.com.au

kaizen.khambatta@fosroc.com.au

Fosroc is a world leader in construction solutions. Since the company’s beginnings over 80 years ago, Fosroc has developed into an international leader in delivering tailored construction solutions for virtually any building or infrastructure project.

23-26 JULY 2023 Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

FOSS

Stand: S5

www.fossanalytics.com

ekrenk@foss.com.au

FOSS is a global manufacturer of advanced analytical instruments for food and agricultural industries. FOSS creates end-to-end solutions that enable businesses to run intelligent data-driven productions with less waste and bigger yields.

FPS FOOD PROCESS SOLUTIONS

Stand: G45

www.fpscorp.ca

shirley.wong@fpscorp.ca

FPS Food Process Solutions is a global leader in turn-key food freezing and cooling equipment. We provide innovative systems to ensure the highest efficiencies and to meet the most stringent sanitary demands. They include Spiral Freezers, IQF Tunnels, Impingement Freezers, CF/VRM MultiPass™ Freezers and the Spiral Immersion System (SIS)™.

FREEMEN NUTRA GROUP OCEANIA

Stand: C24

www.freemennutra.com

Info.australia@freemennutra.com

Freemen Nutra leads the global nutrition market in supplying the highest quality, lowest-priced ingredients to the world’s most celebrated brands with unparalleled market intelligence.

FREUDENBERG FHCS

Stand: W15

vileda-professional.com.au

lorenzo.tadeo@fhp-ww.com

Vileda Professional is a world leader in developing, manufacturing and marketing innovative microfibre mechanical cleaning systems used to clean Controlled Environments. We serve several markets including cleanrooms in the pharmaceutical and food preparation industries, that are adopting a contamination control program.

FREUDENBERG FILTRATION

Stand: W15

www.freudenberg-filter.com.au info-au@freudenberg-filter.com

We provide superior filtration solutions to improve the quality of life. A global partner and solution provider to our customers, we solve their filtration needs.

FREUDENBERG SEALING TECHNOLOGIES

Stand: W15

australiashop.fst.com maddison.francisco@fst.com

As a full service provider, Freudenberg Sealing Technologies Australia offers sealing solutions for a wide variety of market segments such as Heavy Industry, Railway, Food and Beverage and many more.

GARLOCK

Stand: Y26

www.garlock.com

austsales@garlock.com

Garlock manufacture sealing solutions with an emphasis on safety, compliance, traceability, and product integrity. Our sealing solutions products give industry-leading performance, and aim to maximise uptime and equipment utilization.

Garlock sealing solutions for food and beverage processing keep both the pipeline and the bottom line in mind

GEA AUSTRALIA

Stand: Q10

www.gea.com grace.grande@gea.com

GEA is one of the world’s largest suppliers of systems and components to the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. The international technology group, founded in 1881, focuses on machinery and plants, advanced process technology, components and comprehensive services. GEA enhances the efficiency and sustainability of production processes across the globe.

GELITA

Stand: F8

www.gelita.com sales.aust@gelita.com

We are gelatine, functional protein and collagen peptide experts! These natural, pure, allergen-free and clean-label ingredients play a key role in good food, healthy living and technical innovation. Consumer trust and transparency are part of our DNA. We work hard to make our vision come true: Improving quality of life.

GEMIDAN ECOGI

Stand: R24

WWW.ECOGI.DK lars@gemidanecogi.dk

Gemidan Ecogi supplies efficient technology to remove impurities from organic wastestreams and produce a clean quality pulp for wet digesters.

GLOBAL MACHINERY AND SUPPLIES AUSTRALASIA

Stand: L2

www.globalms.com.au jacko@globalms.com.au

Importers, Sales and Service of European Manufactured Industrial Food Processing and Material Handling Equipment, brands include BACKSAVER, Lifting and Tipping devices; GAROS Brine Injectors and Vacuum Tumbling/Massaging machines; NADRATOWSKI Mixers and Mixer Grinders; NIEROS Bootwashers and Hygiene Equipment; BROKELMANN Stainless Steel Trolleys and Scales; AZZAR PROVATEC Patty Forming Machines.

GLOBAL PUMPS

Stand: E46 global pumps.com.au matt.davey@globalpumps.com.au

Global Pumps is your trusted partner for food and beverage pumps. For over 40 years, we have provided top-notch quality and reliability. Our pumping solutions ensure maximum hygiene and efficiency in your production processes. From liquid transfer to mixing and dosing, we meet your exact requirements.

GMMI

Stand: U31 www.gmmi.us contact@gmmi.fr

GMMI is transfer specialist for piping transfer over 500 meters. Thanks to its highly innovative technology, GMMI offers transfer systems by piping less energy, more powerful, more hygienic and much less noisy. Its high-performance conveying equipment eliminate ground handling, the risk of accidents and avoid any risk of cross-contamination.

GORDON BROTHERS INDUSTRIES

Stand: S21

melanie.kmiec@gordonbrothers.com.au

Gordon Brothers is an Australia wide company who are leaders in industrial refrigeration. We provide refrigeration system design, construction, servicing and parts to a range of customers across a wide range of industries from food & beverage to mine cooling. We also stock an extensive range of parts & lubricants.

GP SYSTEMS

Stand: K24

www.gp-systems.com.au lindong@gp-systems.com.au

Bringing the world’s leading technologies to the Australian market to help grow and innovate local companies.

GRAINTEC SCIENTIFIC

Stand: C43

www.graintec.com.au/ salessupport@graintec.com.au

“With experience spanning over 30 years, Graintec Scientific are leading suppliers of Food and Grain testing equipment who pride themselves on providing premium products to their customers while offering ongoing product training and advice.

Discover how Graintec Scientific can maximise your profits and quality through reliable testing equipment.”

GREAT WRAP

Stand: P51 greatwrap.com.au madi@greatwrap.co

Great Wrap is a material science company on a mission to end human reliance on plastics. We manufacture the only compostable stretch wrap with food waste, as well as the world’s first Compostable Pallet Wrap. We are driven by impact and have a vision for a world where plastic doesn’t exist.

23-26 JULY 2023 Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

GREENWHEAT FREEKEH

Stand: G4

edlyn.com.au/greenwheat-freekeh sales@edlyn.com.au

Greenwheat Freekeh was established in 1996 in South Australia as Australia’s first producer of freekeh.

This award winning freekeh is 100% natural and harvested while the grains are still soft, young and green. The grains are parched and roasted resulting in a high fibre, high protein grain that is rich in prebiotic properties.

GRUNDFOS

Stand: X12

www.grundfos.com.au

ausales@sales.grundfos.com

Grundfos Pumps , a global network member, serves Australia’s diverse sectors since 1980. With offices nationwide, we provide technical advice, product availability, and support. As part of Grundfos Group, we offer cutting-edge pumping technologies and innovations. We’re committed to supporting our products and customers, ensuring reliable water supply for various applications across the country.

GUANGDONG KENWEI

Stand: D38

www.kenweigh.com

three@multiweigh.com.cn

We are one of the leading manufacturer in Multihead weigher in the world.

GUANGDONG VTR BIOTECH

Stand: E11

vtrbiotech.com/product-category/ xiankeyao@vtrbio.com

VTR BioTech is a biotechnology corporation founded in 1991. We has grown significantly over the last 32 years to become the leading enterprise in biological enzyme preparation industry and the largest biological enzyme preparation manufacturing enterprise in Asia.

HACH PACIFIC

Stand: A35

www.au.hach.com

claudia.baumann@hach.com

Hach designs, manufactures, and distributes world-class analysis instrumentation, test kits and reagents for testing water and product quality in a variety of industry applications. Production process optimization, water conservation, environmental profile improvements, and regulatory compliance all are benefits of analytics. Furthermore, we have customizable solutions for your unique challenges.

HALL FOOD EQUIPMENT

Stand: P21

www.hallfood.com.au info@hallfood.com.au

Hall Food Equipment is an Australian owned and operated company and has been manufacturing Butchery Machines & other Meat Machinery in Sydney since 1945.

HAMMELMANN AUSTRALIA

Stand: J8

www.inoxpa.com.au mail@hammelmann.com.au

A dedicated supplier of complete solutions incorporating INOXPA Pumps, Agitators, Mixers, Blenders, CIP systems and Valves for the food, wine-making, olive-oil production, dairy, pharmaceutical, bakery and brewery industries.

HANNA INSTRUMENTS

Stand: D49

hannainst.com.au/ marianna@hannainst.com.au

Hanna Instruments is a global manufacturer of analytical instrumentation. Hanna’s philosophy is to provide people with an easy to use, common sense approach to their testing needs—at an affordable price.

HANSIN PACKING

Stand: H24

www.hansinpacking.com eunice@hansinpacking.com

Hansin mainly manufacture products of Bag in box, aseptic drum bags, IBC bags, Form fit, from 1L to 1500L, which are widely applied in liquid food and non-dangerous liquid raw material industry.

HAWKINS WATTS AUSTRALIA

Stand: D15

www.hawkinswatts.com sales@hawkinswatts.com.au

Knowledge, creativity and collaboration. Ingredient solutions for building great products.

HBM PACKAGING TECHNOLOGIES

Stand: G49

www.hbm.com.au sales@hbm.com.au

HBM, through our network of international machinery suppliers, offers a complete range of filling, packaging and inspection systems for the Food & Beverage, Bakery and Pet Food industries, specialising in filling equipment for Prepared Meals lines.

HB-TECHNIK

Stand: X1

hb-technikasiapacific.com gerhard.langreiter@hbtechnikasiapacific.com

hb-technik develops, tests and provides a comprehensive range of ingredient handling equipment. As global pioneers in the food production industry our premium solutions can be tailored for small to large food manufacturers.

HD PROCESS NZ

Stand: X3

www.hdprocess.co.nz james@hdprocess.co.nz

HD Process prides itself on supplying quality process solutions to meet all food, honey, wine, brewery, beverage and dairy industry needs. We work with integrity and commitment to assist our client business partners with all of their processing requirements. We look forward to seeing you on our stand.

HE2020 Design

Stand: G33

www.he2020.com.au mtay@he2020.com.au

For over 30 years, HE2020 supplies highly innovative products and solutions for the hospitality industry. Our brands are Lamber, Greenline, Lava and Jemi that cover commercial kitchen setup from ware wash, ovens, refrigeration to stainless steel products. HE2020 Design now supports the industry with professional design services for any projects.

HEBEI LINGCHUANG MACHINERY

Stand: G38

www.lingchuangjixie.com georgehan613@163.com

Hebei Lingchuang Machinery Manufacturing Co. is a professional national enterprise integrating research, production, and sales of central kitchen equipment, central kitchen design and meat processing equipment. It is the largest central kitchen processing equipment production base in China. It is also a leader in domestic meat deep processing equipment and central kitchen processing equipment industry.

HELA SPICE AUSTRALIA

Stand: A16

www.hela.com.au sales@hela.com.au

Hela is a global food technology company providing integrated formulation, application and blending services to the food industry. We specialise in functional/flavour ingredient solutions for the meat, poultry, smallgoods and seafood sectors.

Leaders in Plant Based ingredient technology, Natural Preservation systems, Functional Proteins, Prebiotic Fibres and Co-Ex Alginate Casing.

HELLAY AUST & GOLDEN FIELDS

Stand: A11

www.hellay.com.au info@hellay.com.au

Hellay Australia is a leading powder blending and packing contract manufacturer as well specializing in the sale of vitamins and vitamin / mineral premixes.

Golden Fields, the largest drum drying facility in Australia, contract manufacture infant cereals and nutritional/industrial food products. Let our inhouse R&D team bring your product ideas to life!

HELPER FOOD MACHINERY

Stand: G21

www.ihelpergroup.com info@ihelper.net

Professional in manufacturing food processing equipment, especially used in meat processing, quick-frozen food processing, pet food processing industry.

HEPWORTH INDUSTRIAL WEAR

JStand: 2

www.hepworths.com.au salesteam@hepworths.com.au

We stock a comprehensive range of Personal Protective Equipment and Industrial Apparel. Importing worldwide, distributing the major Australian brands and manufacturing in-house. Our aim has always been to offer our customers a range of the best Australian and international brands at competitive prices along with efficient and timely delivery.

HIGHGATE GROUP AUSTRALIA

Stand: L16

www.highgategroup.net.au sales@highgategroup.net.au

Highgate Group is a leading supplier and manufacturer of food processing supplies and packaging products for all food processors. Australian owned and based, but globally connected, we stock and supply an extensive range of innovative consumables and equipment from around the world.

HMS NETWORKS

Stand: W9

www.hms-networks.com oc-sales@hms.se

HMS Networks is the leading independent supplier of solutions for industrial communication and the Industrial Internet of Things, IIoT. At HMS, we believe that connecting matters, in everything from making devices, machines and systems talk, to engaging actively with our customers.

HRS PROCESS SOLUTIONS

Stand: G24

www.hrs-heatexchangers.com/anz info@anz.hrs-he.com

HRS has been operating for over 40 years at the forefront of thermal technology, offering innovative heat transfer solutions to the food and beverage sector. HRS specialises in the design and manufacture of an extensive range of thermal processing solutions, incorporating our corrugated tubular and scraped surface heat transfer technology.

HUANAN XINHAI TECHNOLOGY

Stand: J43

www.hongsbelt.com info@hongsbelt.com

HONGSBELT, an internationally leading manufacturer of smart modular plastics conveyor belts, offers versatile solutions for a wide range of industries. With over 400 employees and 400+ patents, we provide high-quality intelligent conveying products and services worldwide. Let us help optimize your industry’s production line today.

HUBEI MINGDA PLASTICS PRODUCTS

Stand: J51

www.chinaplasticsbottles.com lhm@mingdarongqi.com

We are GMP workshop for plastic packaging for food, medicine, healthy products, powder, cosmetics etc

HUMISCOPE

Stand: V44

www.humiscope.com.au/ marketing@humiscope.com.au

We provide energy efficient indoor environment systems; from simple applications to specially engineered solutions. Technicians and engineers covering the east coast, with decades of experience in HVAC+R. Focusing on dehumidification technology, we understand the critical nature of our clients’ processes, solving indoor climate control challenges in ways our competitors cannot.

HYDRO INNOVATIONS

Stand: U28

www.hydroinnovations.com.au

kgrant@hydroinnovations.com.au

Hydro Innovations supplies GormanRupp above ground self priming centrifugal wastewater pumps to improve safety for operators. Gorman Rupp also offers the “Echo-Storm” bank mounted venturi aerators, offering safer and easier access for operators. Our range includes EDUR DAF Pumps to reduce maintenance costs associated with DAF systems. Also, Ragazzini Rotho peristaltic pumps, which are robust, reliable, and easy to maintain.

HYGIENA AUSTRALIA

Stand: A44

www.hygiena.com gboniface@hygiena.com

Hygiena is a world leader in food safety and animal health that provides integrated One Health Diagnostics™ from farm to fork to our customers around the world in the areas of environmental monitoring, production animals, food manufacturing, water, food service, healthcare and other industrial fields.

IBEX AUSTRALIA

Stand: Q26

www.ibexaustralia.com.au jessica@ibexaustralia.com.au

For over 30 years, Ibex Australia has been a trusted name in smarter, safer industrial stainless steel piping solutions. Our high-quality products are designed to meet the specific needs of the food and beverage sector, providing real-world expertise and tailored solutions for success.

ICONTROLS

Stand: Y14

www.icontrols.com.au info@icontrols.com.au

iControls is a team of passionate industry professionals in Brisbane who bring innovative, open standardsbased technology to the Australian industrial automation market. Our mission is to build the Ignition Community throughout Australia by supporting system integrators and delivering technical support. Ignition is widely used across the food and beverage industry to improve the efficiency and visibility of its processes.

IFM EFECTOR

Stand: M8

www.ifm.com/au sales.au@ifm.com

ifm is an established automation solutions provider dedicated to supporting the flexibility and individuality of industrial enterprises. As a global organisation, ifm is present across numerous sectors including various food & beverage industries. ifm takes the promise of quality seriously and are focused on equipping customers with the benefits of Industry 4.0. ifm, Protect what’s important.

IMCD AUSTRALIA

Stand: E14

www.imcdgroup.com/en/worldwide/ australia imcdfood@imcd.com.au

IMCD Australia is a leading distributor of Speciality Food Ingredients and Processing Aids. With access to leading Global Suppliers and with local applications facilities, we focus on trend based solutions to add value to and meet the needs of our customers.

IMPE

Stand: Q41

2025 Gold Coast

Join us at FoodTech 2025 on the Gold Coast. The ultimate B2B destination event for food manufacturing.

By exhibiting at FoodTech Qld, your company will have access to key decision makers visiting from Australia’s leading food companies.

Located on the Gold Coast in 2025, FoodTech Qld brings together food industry suppliers and buyers in an exciting 2 day event filled with business networking and insight sharing. Contact the team today to secure your spot!

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INTEGRATED WATER MANAGEMENT

Stand: Y18

www.ih2om.com.au

imaclennan@ih2om.com.au

Integrated Water Management operates across Australia. With a vision of delivering outstanding value for clients, we provide bespoke, innovative water treatment and hygiene solutions and associated engineering. We understand how to balance water and energy consumption, operational efficiency, health, safety and environmental conformance without jeopardising plant performance, reliability and costefficiency.

INTEGRITY COMPLIANCE SOLUTIONS

Stand: B45

www.integritycompliance.com.au info@integritycompliance.com.au

ICS provides food safety training, consulting & technology. We distribute HorizonScan and INTACT in Australia and NZ for traceability and ERP solutions.

INTERFOOD MACHINERY GROUP

Stand: Q10

www.interfood.net.au paul@interfood.net.au

The Interfood Machinery Group provides a comprehensive service from assisting you to select the best equipment for your business, through to installation, staff training and ongoing after sales support. We pride ourselves on our on-going relationships with clients and enabling them to best streamline their processes, increasing their productivity.

INTERTEK SAI GLOBAL

Stand: E32

saiassurance.com.au

clientservicecentre@saiglobal.com

Providing comprehensive auditing, certification and expert training services, Intertek SAI Global offers both businesses and individuals cost effective solutions, as well as practical knowledge across a wide range of categories. These include but not limited to food, quality, OH&S, sustainability, risk and compliance, environment and information security.

INTRALOX

R10

www.intralox.com/ tracy.gao@intralox.com

Intralox is the leading conveyance solutions provider helping move the world’s most critical products. Our extensive portfolio of technologies and services enhances food safety, powers e-commerce, and solves challenges for industries ranging from food processing to industrial manufacturing to logistics and material handling.

IPCO

F23

www.ipco.com info@ntips.com.au

IPCO is the global leader in steel belt manufacturing technology offering comprehensive solutions for the food industry through advanced engineering techniques, spare parts and comprehensive global service offerings

IPE PACK

S18

www.hq-plastic.com info@hq-plastic.com

IPE PACK is one of China’s largest meat packaging manufacturer supplying:

1.Shrink bag for boneless, bone-in, p oultry

2.25um MAP lidding film

3.Plastic casings/chubb films

4.Flowvac shrink films

We have BRC approval, and partners with local inventory and converting capability to offer quickly. Downgauging and recyclable packaging options available on exhibit.

IXOM

Stand: D2

www.ixom.com/ toby.morris@ixom.com

Market leader in the manufacture, distribution and supply of chemicals, food ingredients, additives and flavours across the Food, Beverage and Nutrition space in Australia, New Zealand and Asia.

J.L. LENNARD

Stand: M22

www.jllennard.com.au sydney@jllennard.com.au

Established in 1879, JL Lennard is the Australian and New Zealand distributor for leading global processing and packaging machinery manufacturers. JL Lennard offers a complete solution to the manufactured goods industry with sales, support, spare parts, installation, training, service, and preventative maintenance.

JARVIS AUSTRALIA

Stand: R42

www.jarvisanz.com.au admin@jarvisanz.com.au

Jarvis Products Corporation is the world’s largest producer of meat & poultry processing equipment, supplying the highest quality tooling & capital equipment from the Slaughterbox to the Boning room.

JAW FENG MACHINERY

Stand: T38

www.jawfeng.com

jawfeng@newdiamondvac.com

JAW FENG was established in 1983 and is a professional manufacturer of vacuum packaging machinery, vacuum massage tumblers. Selling market extends to Europe, America, Asia, Africa, Oceania, more than 100 countries. With professional technology as foundation and quality consideration as first priority, we provide customer high-efficiency product and service.

JIANGSU HONGDA POWDER EQUIPMENT

Stand: F22

www.hongdamach.com

wzk@hongdamach.com

Jiangsu Hongda was founded in 1992, as member of association units of China Pharmacy, our company has right to handle import and export and obtains ISO 9001(2000) international quality system certification, and CE certification of Euro, We also get six patent number of SIPO.

JOHN BEAN TECHNOLOGIES

Stand: Q18

www.jbtc.com

info.au@jbtc.com

JBT FoodTech is a leading supplier of customized industrial food processing solutions and services used for high-value applications in the food processing industry. We design, manufacture and service technologically sophisticated food processing systems for the preparation of ready-to-eat meals, shelf-stable sterilized packaged foods, meat, seafood and poultry products, juice and dairy products, fruit and vegetables and bakery products.

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

We understand the modern plant needs more than condition monitoring to ensure assets are healthy and meeting production demands.

To support a successful predictive maintenance program you need realtime streaming analytics.

ifm’s moneo is an easy to use, self service software platform that simplifies the integration of Industry 4.0 concepts into existing systems.

The in-built DataScience Toolbox enables operators and engineers to leverage their knowledge of equipment with the benefits of AI-assisted predictive analytics and machine-learning techniques. Empower your businesses by identifying and remedying anomalies before they become expensive, big problems. Come and see a live demonstration at FoodPro!

JOHNSON CONTROLS

Stand: S21

www.johnsoncontrols.com/en_au/ industrial-refrigeration rob.paul@jci.com

Innovative Engineering Makes Our Industrial Refrigeration Solutions Reliable and Efficient. Keeping food safe means keeping food fresh. And, keeping food fresh means keeping food refrigerated—at the processing facility and in the warehouse. Our Industrial Refrigeration solutions are designed to deliver high performance and robust efficiency. The team designs, develops, and deploys customized solutions for a range of processing industries.

JOHNSON SCREENS

Stand: V48

www.johnsonscreens.com phil.amor@johnsonscreens.com

Whether in food & beverage, meat processing, or dairy processing, water that enters an industrial plant often needs treatment to meet the tight quality specifications required in industrial processes.

Johnson Screens provides numerous solutions related to industrial water processes, including products for separation of water and solids, and filtration.

KAGOME AUSTRALIA

Stand: A1

www.kagome.com.au enquiries@kagome.com

Kagome Australia is a fruit & vegetable processing company and is the country’s largest tomato processor, delivering high quality products since 1996. We work closely with growers, producers and consumers to deliver a value-added product that is true to flavor and in tune with nature, to Australia & the world.

KAISHAN COMPRESSORS

Stand: G22

www.kaishan.com.au maree.wiles@kaishan.com.au

With over 38 years successfully supporting the Australian compressed air market, Kaishan Compressors utilize the world’s best technologies with the ability to customize solutions that provide optimal benefits to our customers. We supply comprehensive compressed air solutions offering high quality, premium energy efficient machinery for an extensive broad range of applications.

KANDO / GUARDIAN BANDSAW

Stand: X51

www.guardianbandsaw.com/meatbandsaw/ mike@kandoinnovation.com

Guardian Bandsaw is an industry leading company that in house designs and manufactures equipment to improve safety and working conditions for our customers and their employees. The Portal brings valuable Data and Reporting to your day to day operations allowing you to analyse trends and make better decisions.

KANGBEITE FOOD PACKAGING MACHINERY

Stand: F24

www.kbtfoodpack.com admin@kbtfoodpack.com

Professional manufacturer of premium food packaging machines from China. We focus on the following packaging machines: vacuum packaging machines; Thermoforming packaging machines; MAP modified atmosphere packaging machines; tray sealers; VSP vacuum skin packaging machines. Looking for partnerships in various ways.

KERRY

Stand: A22 kerry.com kelly.orchard@kerry.com

Kerry is a world leader in taste and nutrition for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical markets. We innovate with our customers to create great tasting products with improved nutrition and functionality, while ensuring better impact for the planet, creating a world of sustainable nutrition.

KERSIA THE NEW NAME FOR SOPURA

Stand: D22 www.kersia-group.com peter.bruce@kersia-group.com

Kersia, the new name for Sopura –Inventing a food safe world Kersia is a global leader in biosecurity and food safety. Our expertise, combined with our value-added products and solutions, prevent diseases or contamination in both animals and humans at every stage of the food supply chain. To find out more visit www.kersiagroup.com

KEY DIAGNOSTICS

Stand: M50 www.keydiagnostics.com.au info@keydiagnostics.com.au

We provide food safety diagnostics products for microbiology, hygiene testing, sanitisers and allergen testing for surfaces, raw ingredients and products.

KING VALLEY POPCORN

Stand: A7

www.kingvalleypopcorn.com.au kingvalleypopcorn@gmail.com

Innovators of popcorn flour made from popped popcorn. Popcorn is naturally the healthiest wholegrain of all high in fibre and a good source of protein. Popcorn Flour is also gluten free, light and tastes amazing.

KLÜBER LUBRICATION AUSTRALIA

Stand: W15

www.klueber.com

klueber.mel@au.klueber.com

The right lubricants from Klüber Lubrication reduce the energy costs, spare parts and labour while increasing productivity. Every manufacturer and operator wants their machinery to run reliably and efficiently to its design life and beyond. You need a lubricant – we’ve got it: for each component, application and all working conditions.

KS MACHINERY

Stand: F32

www.ksmachinery.com.hk sales@ksmachinery.com.hk

K.S. Machinery (HK) Limited is a Global Supplier of Packaging machines. We are incorporated due to the increased demand from the overseas market.

LABELMAKERS GROUP

Stand: H37

www.labelmakers.com.au webenquiry@labelmakers.com.au

Labelmakers Group is the largest label printing company in Australia, spanning nine operations and offering the complete range of label and carton solutions. Over the course of three decades, the business has established itself as the pre-eminent partner for label printing and packaging solutions, supporting well recognised and loved brands.

23-26 JULY 2023

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

LAFERT ELECTRIC MOTORS (AUST)

Stand: L40

www.lafertaust.com.au morgan@lafertaust.com.au

Lafert Electric Motors Australia has been importing quality European motors & gearboxes from Italy since the early 1990’s. Lafert Australia also offers many in-house services such as rewinding, engineering, motor modifications & customisation. One key focus area for Lafert Australia is Food Processing, in which we offer our Stainless Steel IP69k motors & gearboxes.

LUCKY TIME PACK

Stand: F30

www.luckytimepackaging.com sales@luckytimepack.com

Suzhou Lucky Time Pack Material Co., a company specializes in packaging material more than 20 years, mainly including packaging film & bag, aluminum foil products, paper & plastic containers, plastic labels, paper labels, shrink label.

LUMIX PROCUT

Stand: M38

www.lumixfps.com.au admin@lumixfps.com.au

With over two decades of experience in the food industry, LUMIX PROCUT provides food processing machinery, spare parts, professional cutting tools, and sharpening services. Our aim is to work with manufacturers and end-users on service solutions. We are building partnerships with our suppliers and our customers, enabling them to become productive and profitable.

MACHINE KNIVES (AUST)

Stand: J26

www.mka.com.au sales@mka.com.au

MKA is a Melbourne based Australian manufacturer of Blades, Sealing Jaws & Machine Spares. Started in 1986, we began making serrated blades which then grew into other types of blades, sealing parts and then progressed into making machine spares for many industries.

MAREL

Stand: S29

www.marel.com

sales.asia-oceania@marel.com

Marel provides software, machinery, systems and solutions that help food processors gain a competitive edge and make the most of cutting-edge technology such as digitization, automation and robotics. Driven by a passion for meeting the growing demand for quality protein, we create groundbreaking solutions that benefit the global population.

MARKEM- IMAJE

Stand: R18

www.markem-imaje.com sales5@markem-imaje.com

Markem-Imaje delivers intelligent identification and traceability solutions, services and expertise to empower our customers with the right information across the supply chain— keeping products authentic, safe and connected. Our Vision is to connect and protect every product from production to the consumer’s hands, strengthening trust and confidence in brands around the world.

MARTOR AUSTRALIA

Stand: J34

www.martoraustralia.com.au info@martoraustralia.com.au

MARTOR Australia proudly represents the German based MARTOR, designer and manufacturer of premium Safety Knives. Our extensive range includes a selection of safety technologies as well as a specialised range of Metal Detectable options and our recently add ECO range made from recycled plastics. THE SAFER WAY TO CUT

MASTER BUILDERS SOLUTIONS

Stand: X52

www.master-builders-solutions.com suresh.rebello@masterbuilders.com

At Master Builders Solutions we bring together a mix of experience, resources, systems and knowledge to create innovative solutions to add value to projects across Australia and New Zealand. In partnering with some of the leading designers, specifiers and contractors, we’re able to provide competitive, flexible and customised solutions, whilst committing to supporting local manufacturing and employment.

MATCON

Stand: K24

www.matconibc.com/ matcon_marketing@idexcorp.com

Matcon delivers IBC-based powder handling solutions, creating flexible and effective manufacturing systems incorporating lean practices. Our clients have benefitted from reduced operating costs, improved downtimes and increased production throughputs.

MCCORMICK FOODS AUSTRALIA

Stand: E8

www.mccormickasia.com/flavoursolutions

hilary_allan@mccormick.com

McCormick & Company is a global leader in flavour. With over US$6billion in annual sales across 170 countries and territories, we manufacture, market and distribute spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavourful products to the entire food industry. McCormick Flavour Solutions segment delivers unique, customised flavour solutions to food manufacturers, service operators and restaurants worldwide.

MEATENG & DIATHERMIC SYNCOPE

Stand: Y28

meateng.com.au/ alex.harvey@meateng.com.au

Australia’s leading design & project management consultant to the meat processing industry. Meateng encompasses the complete spectrum from arrival of livestock, to dispatch of carcass or cartons. Focus is on the process layout, labour productivity & product flow, building & facility design, refrigeration, electrical, piped services, effluent, render & amenities.

MERCK LIFE SCIENCE

Stand: C38

www.sigmaaldrich.com

CustomerSupport.ANZ@merckgroup. com

We are Merck, a vibrant science and technology company dedicated to human progress. Merck has been based in Australia, supporting the people of Australia and New Zealand, since 1967. We draw on more than 350 years of scientific expertise since our company was founded in Germany in 1668.

MÉRIEUX NUTRISCIENCES

Stand: D29

www.merieuxnutrisciences.com/au/ sales.au@mxns.com

With more than 50 years of scientific expertise serving the food industry, Mérieux NutriSciences provides 360° food safety, quality & sustainability solutions combining a complete suite of services that assist food producers & manufacturers in every step of their product lifecycle. Our services include analytical testing, certification auditing, training, labelling and research.

METTLER TOLEDO

Stand: D30

www.mt.com/au/ info.mtaus@mt.com

METTLER TOLEDO is a leading global manufacturer of precision instruments and is the is the world’s largest manufacturer and marketer of weighing instruments for use in laboratory, industrial and food retailing applications. Our products and services are used from the first to the last stage of food production and processing.

MHM AUTOMATION

Stand: P44

www.mhmautomation.com enquiries@mhmautomation.com

MHM Automation designs and supplies innovative, engineered solutions to food processors worldwide. MHM’s product and service range spans chilling and freezing, materials handling, packaging, reverse packaging and fabrication. Its product brands include Milmeq, H&C, AiCo, BetaVac, Mercer and SCE.

MINIPACK INTERNATIONAL

Stand: L8

www.minipack.com.au minipack@minipack.com.au

Minipack International is a wholly Australian owned company. Minipack was established in March 1984 selling over 10,000 packaging machines and consumable products. With its large range of packaging machines and consumables, Minipack has the experience and expertise to custom make machines to suit any product.

MITCHELL ENGINEERING FOOD EQUIP

Stand: N38

www.mefe.com.au info@mefe.com.au

Proudly offering engineered products covering all aspects of the meat processing, farming, food service, hygiene and manufacturing industries - specialising in Red Meat, White Meat and Fish.

MITSUBISHI GAS CHEMICAL CO

Stand: G50

http//www.mgc.co.jp/eng/ageless albert@mgcs.com.sg

The Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Group specializes in developing chemical products ranging from basic chemicals to fine chemicals and performance materials. We seek to be an outstanding chemical company with original technologies and a strong presence in society by using our specialization to create value supporting both the sustained growth of our business and the realization of a prosperous society.

MIXQUIP

Stand: K12

www.mixquip.com sales@mixquip.com

Mixquip is a Sydney based manufacturer of industrial and commercial fluid mixing equipment for food & beverage production. We understand your process matters and deliver innovative, distinctive mixers designs and solutions for your process.

MOFFAT

Stand: T17

www.moffat.com.au sales@moffat.com.au

The MOFFAT group designs develops, manufactures and markets a comprehensive range of foodservice equipment globally, for the bakery, healthcare, QSR and hospitality industries. MOFFAT is not just about the products we offer; the group provides a wide range of addedvalue services worldwide to meet the changing competitive markets.

MOLENAAR AUSTRALIA

Stand: T24

www.hgmolenaar.com.au

customerserviceaus@hgmolenaar.com

Date coding and marking specialists. We are the official Videojet agent for all printers and labelling, offering sales, support and service.

MONASH SMART MANUFACTURING HUB

Stand: E31

www.monash.edu/smartmanufacturing-hub msmh@monash.edu

The Monash Smart Manufacturing Hub is a unique innovation centre in the heart of Monash University providing access to leading expertise, STEM talent and state-of-art laboratories and workshops. We offer research expertise in food innovation, food technology, food nutrition, sustainable food packaging and manufacturing processes to drive your competitive advantage.

MOTION

Stand: U48

motionaus.com.au

isacommunications@motionasiapac. com

Motion Australia, leading distributor of bearings, power transmission, hose and fittings, fluid power, industrial products and engineering services. We have access to 600,000 unique parts from over 2,300 suppliers around the world. This unmatched coverage means customers have access to a range of world-class parts, products and services across Australia.

MTA AUSTRALASIA

Stand: U38

www.mta-au.com

sales@mta-au.com

MTA is a European based manufacturer and global supplier of commercial and industrial water chillers for both HVAC and industrial process applications. Covering a cooling capacity range between 1.7 to 1945 kWr with cooling only to reversible heat pump configurations.

MTG - MANIFATTURA

TUBI GOMMA

Stand: V10

www.mtgspa.com

beihu@mtgspa.com

Manifattura Tubi Gomma S.p.A (MTG) manufactures hoses using rigid mandrel technology in Italy. MTG creates, designs and manufactures high quality rubber hoses for the most different applications. We provide advanced technical solutions for conveying a wide range of fluids and powders in the food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, chemical and transportation industry.

MULTISTEPS

Stand: M29

www.multisteps.com.au/ info@multisteps.com.au

Multisteps is an Australian company that manufactures fresh food packaging (punnets and trays) for the fresh produce, meat, bakery and mealready industry. With manufacturing facilities in China, US and Australia. Multisteps’s mission is to provide packaging that delivers food at its best, benefiting food businesses and their communities, by setting world-leading standards.

MUNTERS PTY LIMITED

Stand: V30

www.munters.com/en/contact/ australia/ dh.info@munters.com.au

Munters is a global leader in climate solutions for mission-critical processes. We offer innovative, efficient and sustainable solutions for customers in industries where controlling indoor humidity, temperature and energy efficiency is mission-critical.

NANING JINHUIGU INDUSTRIAL

Stand: D44

www.jhgpacking.com

jane@jhgpacking.com

Specialised in plastic packing more than 20 years.

NANO-PURIFICATION SOLUTIONS ASIA

Stand: F49

www.nano-purification.com

support.asia@nano-purification.com

Manufacturer of nitrogen gas generation systems for modified atmosphere packaging. Our compressed air and gas treatment portfolio includes modular desiccant air and refrigerated air dryers and filters for point-of-use, compressor room, and OEM applications.

NATURAL JAVA SPICE

Stand: C12

www.naturaljavaspice.com

RISNA@NATURALJAVASPICE.COM

Natural Java Spice is part of a dynamic group of companies that are responsible for the distribution of Spice products and customer service in the US and European markets.

NCS AUSTRLIA

Stand: W3

dynamics.dialog.com.au/ terence_ryan@dialog.com.au

The NCS Dynamics Practice specialises in the food and beverage industry with its FRESHFOCUS product and Microsoft ERP Solutions. Leveraging our experience and capabilities in deploying food production solutions we take the time to understand your business to deliver end to end supply chain productivity that can meet your specific needs.

NEOGEN

Stand: A27

neogenaustralasia.com.au/ naa@neogen.com

NEOGEN Australasia, a subsidiary of NEOGEN Corporation provides comprehensive food and animal safety solutions. Our Food Safety product range covers solutions for the Agribusiness sector including dehydrated culture media, rapid diagnostic test kits to detect foodborne bacteria, natural toxins, food allergens, and hygiene indicators through ATP sanitation monitoring and more.

NETZSCH PUMPS & SYSTEMS

Stand: W51 pumps-systems.netzsch.com/en-AU nas@netzsch.com

As the world’s leading supplier in the field of positive displacement pumps, NETZSCH offers you an individual and innovative solution in the areas of food and beverages. With our pumps and systems, you can convey your products gently and cleanly in compliance with all hygiene guidelines.

NICHE GAS PRODUCTS

Stand: F44 www.nichegas.com.au lisa@nichegas.com.au

Specialists in modified atmosphere gas delivery systems, gas mixing, gas analysing and package leak detection systems

NINGBO FUTUR TECHNOLOGY

Stand: E40 aline.lu@futurbrands.com

FUTUR is an innovator and leading manufacturer of sustainable food packaging solutions made from recyclable to compostable materials, with product ranges from cutlery to take-away containers for all foodservice and retail applications.

NIRAS

Stand: R24

www.niras.com glja@niras.com

We are a value-driven, multidisciplinary engineering consultancy fundamentally committed to sustainable progress and service delivery.

NOCOSPRAY BY EQUIPMED

Stand: B39

www.equipmed.com

www.equipmed.com

Nocotec/Nocospray is an Ecologically Friendly and complete sanitization technology, without the use of harmful chemicals. Nocospray destroys 99.9% of all harmful bacteria, viruses, fungus, moulds and yeasts. The perfect Sanitization, Mould, Mildew, Fungus & Yeast Solution, for any situation in the Food Industry. Visit Booth B39 to see the future of sanitization in Food.

NOTHUM FOOD PROCESSING SYSTEMS

Stand: N22

www.nothum.com

nothum@nothum.com

Nothum specializes in predust, batter, breading, and frying equipment for 400mm, 600mm, and 1000mm lines. With over 50 years of product knowledge and processing experience, we have earned the title of “Experts in Further Processing”. Our 3rd generation, family owned company has a strong team of dedicated and passionate individuals.

NOV AUSTRALIA

Stand: Y8

www.nov.com

james.thompson3@nov.com

NOV Australia is a leading name in the design, manufacture and supply of Mono branded progressive cavity pumps, aftermarket components, grinders, screens and packaged fluid transfer solutions for a wide range of industrial markets including food and beverage.

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

NU-MEGA INGREDIENTS

Stand: G8

www.clovercorp.com.au/en/ peterh@nu-mega.com

Nu-Mega have been a trusted brand for high quality DHA oil and micro encapsulated omega-3 and omega-6 oils since 2001. Listed on the ASX in 1999, Nu-Mega evolved from a research and development, manufacturing company to one concentrating on forming strategic relationships focused on technology, new product development and commercialisation.

NWI GROUP

Stand: A38

www.nwigroup.com.au jonathon.moraitis@nwigroup.com.au

NWI Group offer turn key solutions for laboratory & industrial weighing, laboratory & process instrumentation, steel fabrication and automation and customised software control systems. We have offices and service support centres in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth and frequently travel to the Northern Territory, Papua New Guinea and the Pacific Islands for service and local support.

OBRIEN ENERGY SERVICES

Stand: W21

www.obrien.energy sales@obrien.energy

O’Brien offers sustainable onsite energy solutions for industrial and commercial production needs, generating thermal energy from eco-friendly sources. O’Brien provide asset management, fuel conversion, and training. O’Brien work with all industrial/commercial businesses and operate nationwide in Australia while supporting the community and environmental sustainability.

OESTERGAARD

Stand: S2

www.oestergaard.com.au bill@oestergaard.com.au

Oestergaard Australia are Suppliers of quality rendering and Innovative food processing equipment for Poultry, Fish and Meat. World-class brands such as Foodmate, Marelec, VN SRL Food Processing Equipment , Overbeck, IFEC, Unifortes & Carsoe. We pride ourselves on providing customers with the right equipment along with our exceptional knowledge and aftersales service.

OFI WEIGH & INSPECTION

Stand: P45

www.ofiinspection.com.au info@ofiinspection.com.au

OFI Weigh & Inspection Solutions design , manufacture, and service product inspection equipment for various industries such as; food, packaging, pharmaceutical and the logistics sectors. We have 20 years experience working with industrial customers and partner with experienced manufactures to provide our customers the best value for their investment.

OFS

Stand: U36 ofsystems.com/ simon@ofsystems.com

Manufacturing & production software that improves efficiency, reduces waste, and boosts profits. OFS empowers your teams with the performance data and insights they need to make faster, more informed decisions.

OMYA AUSTRALIA

Stand: A4

www.food.omya.com info.food@omya.com

Omya is a leading global producer of calcium carbonate and a worldwide distributor of specialty materials. Founded in 1884, Omya in Consumer Goods offers innovative solutions based on high purity natural minerals and complementary ingredients in Food, Pharma and Nutra, personal care, home care and petfood.

ONETEMP

Stand: S52 onetemp.com.au sales@onetemp.com.au

OneTemp is a leading provider of measuring and controlling instruments in Australia with over 50 years experience. Established in Adelaide, South Australia in 1970, OneTemp now services all areas of Australia & New Zealand and has become well known for its quality instruments that are used across industry, research and the environment

OOMIAK REFRIGERATION

Stand: Y38 customerservice@oomiak.com.au

Oomiak’s Customer Service teams provide a range of refrigeration services, including repairs and parts support. Offering a range of skills and a network of suppliers we make sure you have full support 24/7. With a national presence in Australia, Oomiak provides a “one stop shop” delivering comprehensive and standardised services.

OPTIMA WEIGHTECH

Stand: W32

optimaweightech.com.au/ info@optimaweightech.com.au

Optima Weightech is an acknowledged Product and Service Provider of superior quality Packaging Machines and Weighing Systems. We have reached this position thanks to our 4 main obsessions: Premium Quality, Reliability, Innovation and Exceptional Customer Service.

ORBIT CLEANING SERVICES AUSTRALIA

Stand: U52

www.orbitcleaning.com.au john@orbitcleaning.com.au

Orbit Cleaning Services are HACCP and ISO9001 accredited, in line with your professional standards. With over 34 years’ experience partnering with food manufacturing/ processing companies. Specialising in outsourced cleaning, and deep cleaning. Orbit’s proprietary app makes your auditing process easy with a paperless system tailored specifically for you.

OSP AUSTRALIA

Stand: R35

www.osp-australia.com hoshina@osp-au.com

OSP (Osaka Printing Co) are world leading convertors of high quality films and labelling equipment. Originating in Japan where they manufacture linerless and banding equipment and a broad range of labels and films for such applications, their subsidiary companies in USA, Australia and Europe are looking to take their technology throughout the world. Please visit us and see what we can do for you on stand R35 with our local Australian Resellers, Triton.

OTERRA AUSTRALIA

Stand: G10

oterra.com/

nikki.licastro@oterra.com

Oterra is the largest global provider of naturally sourced colours for the food, beverage, dietary supplements and pet food industry. Since our first color launch in 1876, we’ve drawn on the power of nature’s true colors and championed that natural is best.

OZKOR PTY

Stand: F38

www.plasticpallet.com.au

a.morgan@plasticpallet.com.au

Supplier of injection moulded materials handling equipment that includes plastic pallets, bulk bins ,tote boxes and slip sheets

PAC FOOD

Stand: L26

www.pacfood.com.au info@pacfood.com.au

Pac Food specialises in developing cost effective and wherever possible environmentally friendly food packaging products for commercial kitchens of all sizes. Our expertise lies in extending the shelf life of food products. We specialise in sous-vide cooking and have one of Australia’s largest range of packaging suitable for sous-vide.

PAC SOLUTIONS

Stand: L49

www.pacsolutions.com.au norman@pacsolutions.com.au

A “One Stop Shop” for your adhesion equipment, adhesives and specialist adhesive cleaner requirements. PAC Solutions provides high end adhesive dispensing systems and adhesives for manufacturing operations in the Oceania region. Our focus is on helping manufacturers reduce material consumption, increase production efficiency and enhance product strength and durability.

PACIFIC FOOD MACHINERY

Stand: T10 + T16

www.pacificfoodmachinery.com.au/ sales@pacificfoodmachinery.com.au

Pacific Food Machinery is a leading manufacturer and supplier of highquality meat and food processing equipment. Our wide range of machinery covers all your processing needs from primary processing, to further processing, conveying and packaging machinery. Well known and trusted, we aim to supply affordable and reliable machinery to businesses of all sizes.

PAQ-IT AUSTRALIA

Stand: H31

www.pluspack.com

fboerma@bigpond.com

We import BRC certified food packaging from Europe since 2006. Quality smooth wall aluminium trays, top seal films and oven-able soaker pads. We also have a range of tamper evident containers most with IML option.

PAUL BRADY BUILDING GROUP

Stand: K44

www.paulbrady.com.au/ info@pbbg.com.au

Paul Brady Building Group has over 25 years of experience in providing innovative solutions for temperaturecontrolled environments that promote production quality, consistency, and reliability. PBBG are highly specialised commercial food facility builders, who are the experts in the design, construction and maintenance of food and beverage facilities.

PBSA

Stand: K15

www.pbsapos.com.au

sales@pbsapos.com.au

Specialist in software & hardware systems for retail & wholesale butchers, food distributors and food production businesses.

PERKINELMER

Stand: C26

www.perkinelmer.com

elisabetta.deluca@perkinelmer.com

PerkinElmer provides industryleading solutions for evaluating food quality & safety. From raw materials and nutritional content testing, maintaining standards for flavour and aroma, sustaining consistency, to understanding how packaging effects food. Our instruments for the food and beverage industry can detect harmful levels of toxins, heavy metals, pesticides while also ensuring regulatory compliance.

PFG

Stand: K2

www.pfg-group.com.au peterc@pfg-group.com.au

PFG specialises in creating durable products that transform businesses. Partnering with customers to solve complex challenges using engineered polymers and composites, our stressfree method of manufacturing plastic parts yields long-lasting products, using on-site rotational moulding facilities. Our proprietary products include the Kiel range of pallets and food grade storage bins.

PHARMEQUIP

Stand: G32

www.pharmequip.com.au

sales@pharmequip.com.au

We are Australia’s premium pharmaceutical hose and equipment supplier. We stock a wide range of certified pharmaceutical grade equipment and also cater to Food & Beverage and many other industries. Our dedicated sales and service teams offer custom solutions and ongoing technical support to keep your business running smoothly

PRECISION LASER CLEANING

Stand: Y36

www.precisionlasercleaning.com.au info@precisionlasercleaning.com.au

Precision Laser Cleaning are Australia’s leaders in non-abrasive laser cleaning solutions. Servicing the manufacturing, food, abattoir, industrial markets and more PLC provide state of the art services for removing corrosion, coatings and contaminants and more.

PREMIUM BLENDS CO

Stand: D12

www.premiumblends.com.au admin@premiumblends.com.au

Premium blends is an industry leading contract manufacturer of dry powder food and sport supplements for brands. We specialise in taking your idea and turning it into ready-for-sale products.

PRINOVA

Stand: D7

www.prinvaglobal.com meetings@prinovaeurope.com

Prinova is a leading global supplier of ingredients and premix manufacturing solutions for the food, beverage and nutrition industries. Our product range includes: - Amino Acids & VitaminsHydrocolloids & Superfoods - Botanical Extracts - Branded Ingredients

- Essential Oils & Aroma ChemicalsFood & Beverage Ingredients - Proteins

- Nutraceuticals - Sweeteners

PRO ALI DESIGN

Stand: M31

www.proali.com.au jon@proali.com.au

Pro Ali specialise in the design, manufacture, installation of commissioning of Stainless Steel food grade conveyor systems and material handling equipment for the food and packaging industry.

PROCESS AUTOMATION AND CONTROLS

Stand: R54

www.pacautomation.com.au shane.dorward@pacautomation.com.au

We specialise in the design, installation and commissioning of new manufacturing plants and production lines. We manage the entire project from the initial switch-room design through to after sales support and maintenance.

PROTECTION EXPERTS AUSTRALIA

Stand: K17

www.pro-ex.com.au sales@pro-ex.com.au

Protection Experts Australia supplies products to protect your goods against oxygen, moisture and transit damage. We supply the Absortech range of shipping desiccants, and offer a high quality packaging desiccant and oxygen absorber range. We strive to continually meet the changing needs of our customers.

PROXA WATER

Stand: Y30

www.proxawater.com.au sales@proxawater.com.au

PROXA is a water treatment company that offers a range of water management solutions. We focus on reducing the amount of wastewater produced, prevent the contamination of clean water with dirty water, and many other strategies that optimize the total cost of ownership for our clients.

PRYDE MEASUREMENT

Stand: N7

www.pryde.com.au peter.edgar@pryde.com.au

Pryde Measurement sells and services throughout Australia. With offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane & Perth and distributors in Adelaide, Darwin, Hobart, Launceston and Perth. We have installed our equipment on Oil and Gas Exploration and Drilling Platforms, Power Stations, Food Packaging, Breweries, Wineries, Sugar Mills, Universities, Laboratories, Water Treatment Plants and other industries.

PULFORD AIR & GAS

Stand: W8

www.pulford.com.au info@pulford.com.au

Pulford Air & Gas is one of Australia’s largest air compressor and gas generation companies, with an industry-leading product and service portfolio, focused on driving down the total cost of compressed air and gas production, improving system efficiency, and delivering the highest quality compressed air and gas supply and support.

PUMP ENGINEERS

Stand: Y15

www.pumpengineers.com.au jimfot@pumpengineers.com.au

We supply a comprehensive range of pumps particularly suited to the Food & Beverage industry. We can offer hygienic twin screw, centrifugal, lobe, progressive cavity pumps and accessories. Our experienced sales personnel can come up with the right solution for you and our workshop can carry out any repairs and upgrades required.

QIQIHAR SUNBY MACHINERY

Stand: G23

www.qqhrsbjx.cn trade@qqhrsbjx.cn

SUNBY MACHINERY CO., located in Qiqihar City, Heilongjiang Province, heavy industry base of Northeast China, founded in 2008. ( Former Shuanglong Meat Food Co., .)The largest professional enterprise of developing and producing deboner in China.

QMS AUDITS

Stand: A3

www.qmsaudits.com.au info@qmsaudits.com.au

QMS Audits offers Food Safety and ISO Training, HACCP, ISO, GFSI Certification Audits, and Quality Assurance Consulting to all sized businesses, Australia-wide. We are an Australian owned and operated Registered Training Organisation (RTO No. 45344) that believes food safety and quality management systems should be Simple, Realistic and Effective.

QUEEN PROFESSIONAL

Stand: H3

www.queenprofessional.com.au professional@oetker.com

Queen Professional offers a range of high-quality vanilla’s, colorings, flavorings, and maple syrup solutions for manufacturing businesses. With over 125 years of experience, a dedicated technical team, and a commitment to sustainable and ethical sourcing, Queen Professional is an innovative business solution. Discover why hundred’s of leading manufactures trust Queen Professional.

RADIAL DESIGN

Stand: F40

www.radial.au info@radialdesign.com.au

An engineering and design company focused on providing efficient and cost effective solutions for your manufacturing requirements. With over 10 years of machine building and factory automation, we are committed to being the engineering voice for your vision.

RAMP Stand: D32 www.ramprfid.com.au contact@ramp.com.au

Ramp is a leading Australian provider of RFID inventory management solutions, revolutionising the food and beverage industry through accuracy, traceability, and sustainability. In partnership with Avery Dennison, a global materials science and digital identification solutions company, Ramp delivers innovative RFID technology, empowering businesses to streamline processes and make data-driven decisions.

R-BIOPHARM AUSTRALIA

Stand: A41

r-biopharm.au

k.cha@r-biopharm.au

r-biopharm Australia is a wholly owned subsidiary of r-biopharm AG. Our portfolio includes food diagnostic test kits for the analysis of Residues, Allergens, GMO, Microbiology / Hygiene and Constituents in a number of easy to use formats. These formats include dip sticks, lateral flow devices ,immunoaffinity columns. Enzyme immunoassay, PCR and a comprehensive range of enzymatic reagents.

REACTIVE ENGINEERING

Stand: H2

www.reactive-eng.com.au

denzil@reactive-eng.com.au

“Reactive Engineering provides food processing equipment including Marlen Flame Grill/Bar Marker, Spiral Ovens/Chillers, Ruhle meat processing equipment, Sormac vegetable processing range of equipment, Kronen’s hygienic fruit/ vegetable processing solutions. Reactive offers Pharma/Food technology for powder size reduction, compaction and tablet coating. We also offer a wide range of preowned equipment.”

RECOILA INTERNATIONAL

Stand: L12

www.recoila.com.au

leigh.ellis@recoila.com.au

Recoila is an Australian owned company specialising in the manufacture of Hose and Cable reels with over 35 years experience supplying to Local and International Industries. With over 4000 reels we are sure to have reels to suit your applications.

REDOX

Stand: G16

www.redox.com

info@redox.com

Redox is a leading ingredients distributor active in more than 1000 specialty and commodity products. We scour the world and bring only the best quality materials to customers globally. We look for long term partnerships, where shared values and common goals align for mutual benefit. Our relationships are open, innovative and based on teamwork.

REGETHERMIC

Stand: K16

regethermic.com.au

info@regethermic.com.au

For nearly 50 years Regethermic have been providing cook chill production equipment, training and advice to the food service and food manufacturing industries. The range of equipment solutions we offer is immense. Cook chill/sous-vide systems for extended shelf life cooking, Mixer kettles, Pumpfill systems, Cook tanks, Tumble chillers and more.

REMTRON GROUP

Stand: U47

www.remtron.com.au

sales@remtron.com.au

The Remtron group of companies consists of Remtron AutomationProvide automation and power quality solutions. DAANET- Australian Master Distributor for B&R High End Automation and Vision, SECOMEAConnectivity for remote access and IDEM-Stainless Steel steel safety switches and systems for the F&B Industry. RADIUS TECHNOLOGYAustralian representatives for DUKANE ULTRASONICS. Ultrasonic Food Cutting and packaging equipment.

RESULT GROUP

Stand: Q45

www.resultgroup.com.au

admin@resultgroup.com.au

Result Group are specialist suppliers of Labelling, Shrink Sleeving and Coding & Marking equipment. We also develop and supply Reclose and Reseal systems for food packaging and provide a suite of solutions to drive new digital applications, better control supply chains and deliver direct customer engagement.

RICHARD FOOT MACHINERY / WIRE BELT

Stand: K32

www.rfoot.com.au

sales@rfoot.com.au

Leading distributor of metal conveyor belts and specialised conveyors

RITTAL / EPLAN

Stand: D37

www.rittal.co.nz

customerservice@rittal.com.au

Rittal is a leading global provider of solutions for industrial enclosures, power distribution, climate control and IT infrastructure, as well as software and services. Leading software provider Eplan further add value by providing cross-discipline design and engineering services.

ROCKWELL AUTOMATION

Stand: U2

www.rockwellautomation.com/en-au. html

jake.barker@rockwellautomation.com

We are a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and more sustainable.

ROHA AUSTRALIA

Stand: E23

roha.com

roha.australia@rohagroup.com

ROHA is at the forefront of colouring the world through natural food colours & ingredients. Dehydrated ingredients such as vegetables, aromatic herbs, fruits, etc. are a vital part of foods applications. ROHA’s advanced drying technologies preserve the freshness of the ingredients including colour & flavour of the final product.

ROLLEX AUSTRALIA

Stand: M30

www.rollex.com.au info@rollex.com.au

Rollex Australia is a trusted partner that offers innovative Food Packaging and Labelling solutions to fresh food production and distribution industry. We focus on understanding individual business needs, developing effective systems and delivering high-quality products and outstanding customer services.

ROSEWOOD RESEARCH

Stand: C46

www.rosewoodresearch.com.au b.hazard@rosewoodresearch.com.au

Rosewood Research is an independent self-funded research organisation working in the broad baking and grain food sectors. We provide funding that actively contributes to academic research and applied research through our Partnership Program. Rosewood Research contributes to advancing knowledge, skills and capabilities that support innovation and growth in Australian baking and grain foods.

ROWE SCIENTIFIC

Stand: C32

www.rowe.com.au carl.casella@rowe.com.au

A 100% Australian-owned company supplying scientific laboratories throughout Australia and overseas since 1987.

ROXSET HACCP FLOORING

Stand: W2

www.roxset.com.au susan@roxset.com.au

ROXSET is the #1 Applicator of HACCP OH&S Non Slip Coatings to the Food & Beverage Industry in Australia. Our superior end to end service provides clients with quality food grade flooring to meet all traffic requirements in your Food, Beverage or Meat Processing Facility. We service throughout Australia 24x7.

RYDELL BELTECH

Stand: J37

www.ammeraalbeltech.com/au au-vic-sales@ammega.com

No compromise on Food Safety”. Rydell Beltech supplies the Food Industry with a comprehensive range of Ammeraal Beltech process & conveyor belts, Megadyne and Challenge power transmission products, including our brands Soliflex Homogenous, UNI & AVE plastic modular belting and chains, PU, Rubber and Metal components.

SAFEDEFENCE

Stand: K44 safedefence.com.au/ info@safedefence.com.au

SafeDefence provides the latest in high performance polymor impact protection systems. This includes a wide range of bollards and protection rail systems.

SALTWELL - SODIUM REDUCTION

Stand: A19

www.saltwellsalt.com info@saltwellsalt.com

SALTWELL is a leading partner for the food industry, contributing by reducing sodium in manufactured foods without comprising flavour or function in the end products. The company owns, develops, and produces high quality BRC certified salt and sodium reduction solutions; and has business units in Sweden, Cyprus, Chile and the US.

SARAYA AUSTRALIA

Stand: F46

www.saraya.com.au

marks@global.saraya.com

Since 1952 Saraya has researched, developed and manufactured hand and surface hygiene solutions that exceed local and international standards, and have been supporting the Australian market for over 15 years. It is our vision, duty, and inspiration to create products that sustain and improve health, the environment and sanitation worldwide.

SAVANNAH BIO SYSTEMS

Stand: D8

www.savannah.com.au/ info@savannah.com.au

Savannah’s main business activity: importing and distributing of specialised, functional food, beverage, nutraceutical and supplement ingredients. For 30 years Savannah has developed a proven track record of providing innovative and complete ingredient solutions to satisfy our customers’ requirements, backed by comprehensive technical support from our network of world class partners.

SCALE UP PARTNERS

Stand: S55

www.scaleuppartners.com.au

Admin@scaleuppartners.com.au

Scale Up Partners offer innovative, cost-effective and efficient engineering design solutions across all areas of manufacturing, construction and fast-moving consumer group environments.

SCHENCK PROCESS AUSTRALIA

Stand: U11

www.schenckprocess.com

sales@schenckprocess.com

Schenck Process is the global leader in applied measuring & process technologies. We make processes work in all areas of industry throughout the world. For us that means helping our customers to improve their processes in terms of reliability, efficiency and accuracy.

SCHMALZ AUSTRALIA

Stand: N24

www.schmalz.com.au

italo.marcantonio@schmalz.com.au

Global supplier of vacuum technology used in providing solutions for automation, material handling & clamping technology.

SCOTT AUTOMATION

Stand: U7

www.scottautomation.com

admin@scottautomation.com

Global leaders in meat processing solutions. Scott delivers smart automation and robotic solutions that transform industries by making businesses safer, more productive, and more efficient. Our diverse capability makes us the first choice for hundreds of the world’s leading brands.

SEE®

Stand: R2

www.sealedair.com

marcelle.lobosco@sealedair.com

SEE, is in business to protect, to solve critical packaging challenges, and to make our world better than we find it. Focused on digital, automated and sustainable packaging solutions for food, fluids, and e-commerce, SEE integrates sustainable, highperformance materials, automation and digital technologies to drive sustainable supply chains and customer-value.

SELECT EQUIP

Stand: T30

www.selectequip.com.au sales@selectequip.com.au

Select Equip – Growth. FutureProofed. Our vision is to make the food packaging journey as seamless, efficient, and innovative as possible for the Fresh Produce, Ready Meals, Snacking, Dairy, Bakery, Meat, Seafood, and Poultry markets.

SESOTEC

Stand: X8

www.sesotec.com

ben.chen@sesotec.com.sg

Industrial companies are facing the challenge of reconciling sustainability and profitability. At Sesotec, we offer intelligent solutions for foreign object detection, material sorting and analysis. Our company serves to ensure customers that a sustainable and high-quality production is profitable for people, the environment and industry.

SEW-EURODRIVE

Stand: T42

www.sew-eurodrive.com.au

enquiries@sew-eurodrive.com.au

SEW-EURODRIVE is a global designer, developer and manufacturer of mechanical power transmission equipment, systems and motor control electronics. Its broad spectrum of integrated solutions includes geared motors and gear units, high torque industrial gear units, high-efficiency motors, electronic frequency inverters, servo drive systems and decentralised drive systems. Plus it has complete engineered solutions and after-sales technical support / training.

SGS AUSTRALIA

Stand: T52

www.sgs.com/en-au

AU.KN.Sales@sgs.com

“We are the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognised as the global b enchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 97,000 employees operate a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.”

SHANDONG XIAOKANG MACHINERY

Stand: F34

www.xkpack.com

jeff_wang@xiaokangpai.com

Asia Leading Manufacturer of Vacuum Packaging Machines In China.

Drafting Committee Of China National Standard In The Vacuum Packaging Machine Industry. Wholly Foreignowned Enterprise Since 1995.

SHANGHAI BEYOND MACHINERY

Stand: E45

www.shbenyou.com master@shbenyou.com

Shanghai Beyond Machinery Co. is a professional technology developing enterprise which mainly engaged in healthy equipment fields. Combined with R& D, procedure design service, turnkey base project, equipment manufacturing, installation, commissioning and training,

SHANKAR SOYA CONCEPTS

Stand: F12

shankarnutricon.com/ A.tiwari@shankarnutricon.com

SHANKAR is a global food and nutrition ingredients manufacturing company, specialized in Lecithins and Phospholipids under Soya, Sunflower and Rapeseed base. Our Lecithins serve Food & Nutritional supplements while our Phospholipid Fractions serve Pharmaceutical, Nutraceutical and Cosmetic Formulations.

SHIMADZU SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS

Stand: B43

www.shimadzu.com.au john.hewetson@shimadzu.com.au

Since its foundation in Kyoto in 1875, Shimadzu has been pursuing leadingedge technologies in analytical and medical instrumentation. In 2023 Shimadzu’s core analytical technologies in the fields of chromatography, spectroscopy, mass spectrometry and physical testing machines support a wide range of applications and industries in both food and the environment.

SHOWA

Stand: T51

www.showagroup.com chenry@showagroup.com

Founded in 1954, SHOWA® is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of medical, cut resistant, general purpose, chemical resistant and specialty hand protection. We have nine production facilities and approximately 100 R&D researchers around the globe. SHOWA, a global expert, offers more than 1,800 types of specialized gloves.

SI INSTRUMENTS

Stand: C49

si-instruments.com.au

info@si-instruments.com.au

SI Instruments is a Supplier of Quality Testing Equipment for Force and Torque instrumentation. Including Food Texture Analysers & Packaging Testing.

SIEMENS

Stand: M21

www.siemens.com.au COMMUNICATIONS.AU@SIEMENS. COM

Siemens is a focused technology company, active in Australia since 1872. For the food and beverage industry, we offer innovative automation and software solutions to increase productivity, competitiveness, and sustainability. By combining the real and digital worlds, our technologies accelerate digitalization to meet growing consumer demand for quality, personalisation and end-to-end traceability.

SIKA AUSTRALIA

Stand: U51

www.sika.com.au au.marketing@au.sika.com

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing and protecting. Our leading technologies service the requirements of Residential and Commercial Building, Mining, Automotive, Industrial Manufacturing and Infrastructure projects around Australia and the world.

SITECRAFT

Stand: X36 www.sitecraft.com.au richard.garrett@sitecraft.com.au

Sitecraft is a leading industry supplier of specialised Materials Handling Equipment.

SKYPAC SOLUTIONS COMPANY

Stand: D50

www.skypacsolutions.com sam.chan@skypacsolutions.com

Grade A certified BRC manufacturer of bespoke, flexible plastic packaging for Food, Pet food and Home Care. Products include Rewind, Stand Up Pouch, Zipper pouches and Flat Bottom Pouch, specialising in retort pouches and spouted pouches. Please also discuss with us at Skypac Solutions your sustainable and digital print requirements.

SPC FOOD SOLUTIONS

Stand: B7

www.spc.com.au customercare@spc.com.au

SPC is a proud manufacturer of fruit, vegetables & fruit preparations based in the Goulburn valley region of Victoria, Australia. Our expertise in these ingredients & knowledge of the market has kept SPC ahead of the ever changing food industry.

SPHERE INTERNATIONAL LLC

Stand: A21

www.spherefoods.com.au/ tim@sphereinternationalllc.com

Sphere International is a worldwide food ingredient distributor, providing high-quality ingredients to food manufacturers, processors, and distributors globally. Our range includes colours, extracts, and more. With exceptional customer service and expert advice, we help our clients create innovative and high-quality food products. Contact us today.

SPRAYING SYSTEMS

Stand: A24 srapy.com.au sales@spray.com.au

Our spray technology systems are used in more than 200 industries including food manufacturing, coating, cooling, drying, lubricating, dispensing, sanitizing and tank cleaning.

SUMMIT MACHINERY

Stand: L38 www.summitms.com.au info@summitms.com.au

Summit Machinery are a family run company based in Melbourne. We are experts in all things cutting, dicing, shredding, peeling and washing. We have machinery to suit a wide variety of fruit, vegetables, meat, cheese and more!

SUMPOT COMPANY

Stand: J45 www.sumpot.com

joyce@sumpot.cn

Sumpot established at 1996, the company is a set of food sterilization equipment design and development, manufacturing, marketing services in one professional operator, has formed raw material of supply, product development, process design, experimental design, finish product inspection, production and operation, storage and transportation, tenical services in one of perfect company operation system.

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

SUNRISE MATERIAL

Stand: R6

www.sunrisepak.cn hubert.zhao@sunrisepak.cn

The largest supplier of Functional coextruded multi-layer films and flexible packaging materials for food packaging in China.

SUPAGAS

Stand: R52

www.supagas.com.au SpecialtyGasSales@supagas.com.au

Supagas is a leading gas supplier of LPG, Industrial, Medical, Specialty, Welding and Hospitality gases in Australia. Supagas’ state-of-the-art facilities allows us to offer multiple gas types and gas products, as well as run specialised laboratories to mix and test Specialty gases. This helps us to better service our customers’ needs and gas requirements for the Food and Beverage Industry.

SUPERIOR PUMP TECHNOLOGIES

Stand: V22

www.sptaust.com.au victor@sptaust.com.au

Authorised distributor for SPXFLOW WCB, APV, Johnson and BL pumps and parts, Grundfos, Graco and many other brands. We keep extensive stock of pumps and parts and have repair/ service workshop and in-situ service capabilities.

SURECOVE/ STAINLESS DRAINS

Stand: W46

www.surecove.com.au info@surecove.com.au

Surecove is an innovative and proven long term coving solution for all facilities where floor, wall and hygiene protection is a priority. Stainless Drains provides drainage solutions for the food, beveridge and manufacturing processing facilities. We specialise in slot drains, wide drains and customised pits, designed specifically for your needs.

SUZHOU DOTON MACHINERY

Stand: H22

www.dotonglobal.com

jingjing@dotonglobal.com

The Doton Global is a European and Japan brand. Doton global has in the area of beverage & wine industry over 26 years, focused on the beverage $ wine machinery. The company has the PETmate, Glassmate and Canmate serise for our customers to selection. The mission of the company is to help our customers to achieve their dreams and ideas.

SWEEPERS AUSTRALIA

Stand: S48

www.sweepersaustralia.com.au

michelle@sweepersaustralia.com.au

We offer unparalleled service & wholesale prices for cleaning equipment throughout Australia. Sole importers of the RCM range of equipment to Australia. Sales backed up by exceptional aftersales servicing with mobile equipped vehicles for on-site repairs & service. We service all brands.Choose purchase or maintained hire to suite budgets.

SYMBIO LABORATORIES

Stand: B30

www.symbiolabs.com.au salesoffice@symbiolabs.com.au

Over 25 years of helping Australian industries achieve quality, We have a solution for you.

TAIYI FOOD MACHINERY

Stand: L22

www.tyfm.com.tw sales@taiyimachinery.com

Our company founded in 1978 and we are devoted to manufacturing food processing facilities. We have a wide range of vegetable/fruit cutters and washers. For every special request, we will be fully taking care of and solving. Please feel free to contact us if you need more information.

TAPFLO

Stand: W30

www.tapflo.com.au sales@tapflo.com.au

Tapflo is an independent, regional representative of Tapflo AB, a Swedish manufacturer and global supplier of air and electrically operated diaphragm, centrifugal, peristaltic, and progressive cavity pumps amongst other industrial process designs.Simple is Art” defines the company and its pursuit of smooth and uncomplicated solutions in everything.

TECHNOMIK

Stand: H8

www.technomik.com.au omid.ghanbari@technomik.com.au

Technomik is an engineering company with more than 15 years of practical experience in the food and dairy industry in Australia and the Middle East, a trusted partner for small to big scale projects starting from concept, design, development and completion. We represent well-known European food processing and packaging equipment suppliers to develop tailored solutions based on our customers’ requirements.

TEG RISK & MINRISK

Stand: P46

Hamish.baker@tegrisk.com.au www.tegrisk.com.au

Safety Engineering consultants who specialise in all things machine safety. Our TUV certified engineers specialty is machine risk assessment combined with our cloud based machine safety software - MinRisk. We don’t just give you a report - we give you a tool.

TETRA PAK

Stand: H38

www.tetrapak.com/en-anz

Oceania.Enquiries@tetrapak.com

At Tetra Pak, we remain focused on developing the solutions and technologies needed to help ensure access to safe food for hundreds of millions of people across the world – in a way that protects what’s good, protecting food, people and the planet.

THABICO FOOD INDUSTRY JSC

Stand: B2

www.thabico.com

minhtuan@thabico.com

Our factories mainly process Fruit and vegetables into puree, NFC and concentrate and coconut range of products. We are processing from coconut, passion fruit, dragon fruit, acerola, pineapple, calamansi, mango, guava, lychee to vegetables : sweet potato, pumpkin, broccoli, edamame, corn, etc.

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THE COFFEE BREWMASTERS

Stand: A12

www.thecoffeebrewmasters.com info@thecoffeebrewmasters.com

The Coffee Brewmasters is an innovative coffee and tea extraction company. We continue to perfect and validate the TCB Process®, a proprietary unique natural extraction process.

This process has been refined so TCB c an now produce an extract with the flavour profiles you would expect from your own Barista & bean selection.

THE GLOVE COMPANY

Stand: K38

www.theglovecompany.com.au karl.malineack@theglovecompany.com

The Glove Company®

Designing and Manufacturing the World’s Best Disposable & Reusable Protective Gloves. Inventors of the Famous TGC® Black Nitrile Gloves.

THE HEALTH INGREDIENTS

Stand: E12

www.healthingredients.com.au smit@healthingredients.com.au

The Health Ingredients Co. is a supplier of Plant-Based, vegan, natural and speciality ingredients catering to the nutraceutical and functional food industry.

THE INGREDIENT WAREHOUSE

Stand: A8

www.theingredientwarehouse.com.au natalie@theingredientwarehouse.com.au

The Ingredient Warehouse is a supplier of Essential Oils, Vegetable Oils, Aroma Chemicals, Natural Isolates and Oleoresins into the Flavour, Fragrance and Cosmetic Industries.

THE OVERLAND GROUP

Stand: V51

ianm@overland.com.au

Overland Group is a footwear, apparel and accessories manufacturing and distribution company focusing on safety. Overland Group has developed in to a market leading distributor and licensee of Brands specialising in safety products. Our Safety Collection offers a full range of marketplace solutions across multiple brands and categories.

THE RIC GROUP

Stand: W11

www.thericgroup.com.au/ paul@thericgroup.com

The RIC Group are supply chain experts and our intelligent WMS and TMS will revolutionise your warehouse by deploying best in class Supply Chain Solution.

THERMAFLO AUSTRALIA

Stand: R1

www.thermaflo.com.au sales@thermaflo.com.au

As a liquid food process engineering company, we supply process and filling/packaging equipment to the food and beverage industry. We are the Australasian distributors for TREPKO, ANDRITZ, Frautech Separators, Filmatic & Powerpoint International. We can work with you to supply a complete plant, upgrade your existing plant, integrate new equipment, or supply lab-scale equipment.

THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC

Stand: B40

www.thermofisher.com info@thermofisher.com

Thermo Fisher Scientific is the world leader in serving science, enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Our comprehensive range includes high-end analytical and process instrumentation, laboratory equipment, a complete range of consumables, chemicals and reagents as well as the service and support to optimise your results.

THETA TECHNOLOGIES

Stand: B32 informationleader.com contact@thetatechnologies.com.au

For over twenty years Brisbane-based software firm Theta Technologies has helped organisations within the food manufacturing and export industries meet their compliance requirements with their software platform InformationLeader. With local and global partnerships, Theta Technologies has established itself as a leader in providing electronic solutions to compliance problems worldwide.

THOMPSON MEAT MACHINERY

Stand: P1

www.tmach.com.au sales@tmach.com.au

Thompson Meat Machinery produces top-quality meat processing equipment and distributes it worldwide. Our state-of-the-art facility designs, fabricates, and ships their products to customers globally, ensuring they receive exceptional machinery. Thompson Meat Machinery’s extensive network and distribution capabilities make them an ideal global manufacturing partner for any meat processing business.

THRIVING ENTERPRISES

Stand: G43

www.thriving.com.au inth@thriving.com.au

Manufacturer Importer Est 1991. Gravure printed and plain Flexible Packaging. REWIND, POUCHES: Stand-up, Side Gusset, Flat Bottom (BOX), Flat, Spouted, COFFEE bags, Clear & Foil RETORT, THERMOFORMABLE Bottom & Top webs, HEAT SHRINK Bands & Sleeves, Easy-Peel tray lidding films. Low order quantities. Sales and technical support. Sydney & Melbourne offices.

TMX GLOBAL

Stand: G29

www.tmx.global enquiries@tmx.global

TMX Global is an end-to-end Supply Chain consultant. Our bespoke solutions are optimising the Supply Chains of the world’s leading brands. Our team of specialists in Commerce, Property, Supply Chain, and Project Management work in 12 countries throughout Asia, ANZ, the UK, and USA.

TORK

Stand: L50

www.tork.com.au/

tahlia.furlan@essity.com

Tork has been delivering hygiene solutions for over 50 years.Together with Tork, you can improve efficiency by lowering consumption, protect staff health and well-being and enhance the image of your organisation. Tork helps you think ahead so you can stay ahead.

TREMCO CPG AUSTRALIA / FLOWCRETE

Stand: W52

www.flowcreteaustralia.com.au specifications@tremco.com.au

Tremco CPG Australia and its leading flooring brand Flowcrete, provide the global food and beverage sector with hygienic, easy-to-clean, slip-resistant and antimicrobial resin flooring solutions. Flowfresh features the exclusive Polygiene® antimicrobial technology which is safe and proven to inhibit the growth of microbes by up to 99.99%.

TRIMATT SYSTEMS

Stand: X38

www.trimatt.com

info@trimatt.com

With a focus on providing customised product handling, identification, and inspection systems, Trimatt Systems is a top-performing and internationally recognised Australian manufacturer of print and process automation machinery to packaging and print industries. Our award-winning solutions cater to businesses of all sizes and are designed to increase profitability.

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TRITON COMMERCIAL SYSTEMS

Stand: R35

www.tritoncomsys.com solutions@tritoncomsys.com

Triton provides Meat Processors and other related Food Processors an unparalleled ecosystem with software and hardware solutions. Solution areas include data capture and production management, project delivery, customer support, and an online store. All this is backed by almost 40 years of delivering successful outcomes to the industry.

TRO PACIFIC

Stand: L39

www.tro.com.au alessandro.p@tro.com.au

At TXM Lean Solutions, we help companies build their capabilities so they can achieve their business vision. We deliver change through innovative applications of Lean tailored to your business needs.product certified and compliant with relevant statutory regulations in Australia.

TXM LEAN SOLUTIONS

Stand: F21

www.txm.com info@txm.com

At TXM Lean Consultants in Australia, we help companies build their capabilities so they can achieve their business vision. We deliver change through innovative applications of Lean tailored to your business needs.

ULMA PACKAGING (AUST)

Stand: P29

www.ulmapackaging.com.au info@ulmapackaging.com.au

ULMA Packaging specialise in the design and manufacture of packaging equipment systems and services. We offer the widest range of machines and applications available on the market, including Flow Pack (HFFS), Thermoforming, Traysealing, Vertical (VFFS), Shrink Wrapping and Stretch Film packaging technologies and complete lines.

ULTIMAKERIMAGINABLES

Stand: V4

www.imaginables.com.au sales@imaginables.com.au

Small improvements can make a big difference for production. Let us inspire you with industry-proven 3D printing applications. So you can optimize your line and increase food and beverage production efficiency by reducing changeover times, unplanned downtime, and short stops.

UPPER EGYPT FOR FOOD INDUSTRIES

Stand: A2 ueffi.com

ffarah.ueffi@gmail.com

Upper Egypt for food industries Is considered one of the most modern manufacturers in the Egyptian food industry in general and frozen Vegetables & Fruits industry in specific.

VACUUM LIFTING AUSTRALIA

Stand: Y16

www.vacuumliftingaustralia.com.au kevin@vlaustralia.com.au

Vacuum Lifting Australia provides innovative vacuum lifting solutions to improve your business operations and reduce workplace injuries. Our lifting systems simplify material handling processes, reduce manual labour and minimize the risk of injury to workers. Quality you can trust at prices you can afford.

VEEVA

Stand: D39

www.industries.veeva.com/foodbeverage daniel.okeefe@veeva.com

Partner with Veeva to bring consistently safe, trusted, more sustainable food and beverage products to market faster while advancing your reputation, driving better business outcomes and staying ahead of your competition.

VEMAG AUSTRALIA

Stand: P2 + Q2

www.vemag.com.au ryan@vemag.com.au

FOOD PROCESSING & PACKAGING

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VENDART DIAGNOSTICS

Stand: D43

www.vendart.com.au/ sales@vendart.com.au

Vendart Diagnostics is your feed safety partner, providing widest range of food safety testing products, including food Micro testing, Allergen testing, surface testing and more. Come and see us at stand D43 to discuss how we can help you with your testing requirements.

VIDYA HERBS

Stand: D23

www.vidyaherbs.com info@vidyaherbs.com.au

Vidya Herbs offers a wide variety of botanical-derived ingredients for applications such as Food & Beverage including functional foods, Coffee Roasting and Coffee beverages, Complementary medicines, pet and personal care products.

VIKING FOOD SOLUTIONS

Stand: P27

www.vikingfoodsolutions.com.au

hello@vikingfoodsolutions.com.au

Food Packaging Consumables & Food Processing Equipment

VISY TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS

Stand: J22

www.visytech.com

steve.jowett@visytech.com

Visy Technology Systems develops and distributes system used in the food and beverage industry for product identification and quality inspection. Our product range features inkjet printing systems made by Hitachi Japan which are designed for batch and date coding of bottles, cans and packaging.

WAM AUSTRALIA

Stand: G2

wamaust.com.au/en-GB/WAMAU/ company-profile syed.zaidi@wamgroup.com

WAM Australia is a global leader in the supply of equipment to handle powders and granular materials. With a major focus on the Food sector we can offer a wide range of solutions. Our range of equipment includes: Screw Conveyors, Bulk Bag Unloaders, Industrial mixers, Dust Filters, Batch feeders, Rotary, Diverter, Isolation Valves all suitable for food manufacturing applications.

WATERFORM TECHNOLOGIES

Stand: U21

www.waterform.com.au

hello@waterform.com.au

End-to-end water and wastewater treatment solutions for Australian food processors.

WATSON-MARLOW

Stand: X22

www.wmfts.com/en-au info.au@wmfts.com

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology

Solutions is the world leader in niche peristaltic pumps and associated fluid path technologies for the food, pharmaceutical, chemical and environmental industries. Comprising ten established brands, each with their area of expertise, but together offering our customers unrivalled solutions for their pumping and fluid transfer applications.

WEDDERBURN

Stand: K8

www.wedderburn.com.au enquiries@wedderburn.com.au

Since 1896 Wedderburn has been a market leader in weighing solutions. Today Wedderburn offers industrial, retail and medical customers innovative weighing, POS, labelling, packaging and food processing solutions. Operating 21 branches throughout Australia, we’ve got the resources, experience and expertise to deliver the right solution for your business. Contact us today to find out more.

WELL PAK MACHINERY TEC

Stand: H44

www.well-machine.com wincohy@qq.com

We are manufacturing filling machines, shrink wrapper machine, carton pack machine and palletizers for liquid beverage factories. We provide complete filing lines for PET bottles, glass bottles and cans.

WELLS HYGIENE

Stand: L30

wrdwells.com/ info@wrdwells.com

For more than 90 years Wells has supplied the highest quality products to the food processing, manufacturing, healthcare and dairy industries. Wells are the exclusive importers of the Vikan Hygiene System® and associated cleaning and food handling tools, a name synonymous with colour coding cleaning equipment.

WENZHOU CHUANGJIA PACKING

Stand: H46

www.wzcjbz.cn marry@wzcjbz.cn

Wenzhou Chuangjia Packing Material is specialized in the research, development, production, sales and service of multi-layer co-extrusion barrier film.

WENZHOU TIANYUE FLUID

Stand: D46

www.wzvty.com vty@wzvty.com

Valves, fittings, for food, beverage, beer craft, wine industry area.

WESTLAB GROUP

Stand: A37 westlab.com.au

kylie.morffew@westlab.com.au

Westlab has been supporting the education, scientific and medical community since 1993. Reliable suppliers and innovators, we deliver cutting edge, future-proof solutions.

Ensuring our clients have access to the latest products and equipment – when they need them.

WESTWATER

Stand: U37

www.westwater.com.au smarsden@westwater.com.au

WestWater specialises in D&C solutions for water treatment infrastructure. Our expertise lies in assessing a client’s specific needs and collating specialist treatment equipment into a turnkey package that can be easily integrated into existing site conditions.

We can apply this method to delivering various processes, including onsite Chlorine and Chlorine Dioxide generation systems.

WHAT’S NEW IN FOOD...

Stand: A43

www.foodprocessing.com.au krobinson@wfmedia.com.au

What’s New in Food Technology & Manufacturing and its website www. foodprocessing.com.au features all the latest developments in Australian & New Zealand food/beverage manufacturing sector.

Our bimonthly magazine (print and digital), website and eNewsletters presents in-depth articles on food processing, packaging/labelling, bulk handling, storage/logistics etc. Register for FREE copy: www. foodprocessing.com.au/subscribe

WINE INDUSTRY SERVICES

Stand: G51

wineindustryservices.com.au

For more information, please visit our stand.

WIPOTEC GMBH

Stand: N28

www.wipotec.com

info@wipotec.com

The Wipotec Group is a leading global provider of intelligent weighing and inspection technology. Driven by our corporate philosophy “ Innovation. Passion. First.”, we develop and produce unique machine solutions and technologies for OEM and end users in a wide range of industries at our head office in Kaiserslautern.

WUHAN LEADJET SCIENCE & TECH

Stand: D40

www.justleadjet.com

echo.service@leadjet.com.cn

Leading The Field Of Identification Coding and Marking Machine. Founded in 1997, Leadjet has been an industry leader in coding and marking printers. Our products have been authorized by CE, ISO9001-2008 and SGS test system.

WUXI ZIGIN PACKAGING

Stand: E43

www.zigin.cn

hezi585@163.com

All kinds of self-adhesive labels of paper, film, metal and special composite materials suitable for automatic labelling machines.

YES FOOD MACHINERY

Stand: N42

www.yesyashi.com

info@yesyashi.com

As family business, we started our first factory in Tianjin China since 1997, to manufacture meat grinder, mixer grinder and bowl cutter. In 2014, We started sold our machine to Australia, New Zealand, Canada and USA. And YES Food Machinery started at 2013, to continue services for AUS/NZ.

ZHONGSU NEW MATERIALS TECH

Stand: H32

lansing@sinoplast-pack.com

Our Company is a professional manufacturer of co-extruded Cast film packaging materials. Employs the most advanced extrusion technology, including German made W&H 11-layer cast film lines, and our expertise is with manufacture of PA/EVOH based high barrier films - providing the best packaging

ZHUCHENG XINXUDONG MACHINERY

Stand: J31

www.xinxudongjx.com/ Elaine@xinxudong.com

Our company is established in 1999 which start from our frying machine and lQF quick freezer. manufacturing frying machine, quick freezer, meat vegetables products processing machine.

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