Looking to improve air quality, reduce operating costs, and enhance plant efficiency? ELGi Australia offers innovative compressed air solutions that can help your business perform at its best.

At foodpro 2026, ALVI Technologies will showcase a range of advanced process instrumentation solutions designed to help manufacturers improve performance, reduce waste and maintain product quality across every stage of production.

Forget ‘swicy’, there’s a new portmanteau in town. ‘Fricy’, the combination of fruity and spicy flavours, is one of 2026’s most talked-about flavour trends, and Hawkins Watts has the experience to help you get on board.

In today’s food and beverage landscape, compliance documentation is no longer a back-office obligation. Theta Technologies has built InformationLeader to tackle this challenge, a solution grounded in deep industry knowledge and proven reliability.

Heat and Control will showcase the new Little Gem Aspire from Urschel and the new CEIA THS/210-MBH9 metal detector at foodpro 2026, both making their Australian trade show debut.

As the food packaging industry evolves, Select Equip is highlighting a critical segment of its portfolio: high-performance, entry-point automation designed specifically for businesses on the cusp of significant growth.

Australian wastewater specialist, Aerofloat, has released the 4th generation of its AEROCIRC DAF, the latest iteration of a dissolved air flotation system refined across more than 15 years of installations in the food and beverage sector.

Food and beverage applications have very high demands when it comes to compressed air quality. For these sensitive processes, Kaeser Australia has released the latest class 0 oil-free compressor, certified by the TÜV in accordance with ISO 8573-1.

Food and beverage plants are under pressure to run harder, cleaner and leaner, without adding complexity on the factory floor. That’s exactly the problem Bürkert is targeting with its new Type 8682 and 8683 control heads for hygienic and aseptic process valves, launching at foodpro 2026 in Melbourne.

Compressed air is a key utility in food manufacturing, yet is often overlooked by quality teams in favour of more visible inputs like water and raw ingredients. As global food safety standards tighten expectations around how it is filtered, tested, and documented, manufacturers must prepare for more informed scrutiny. Compressed Air Solutions founder, Byron Raal, outlines the top five blind spots to watch out for.

AxFlow Group subsidiary, AxFlow Oceania, has acquired a majority stake in Queensland-based fluid handling solutions provider, Dowdens Group. The agreement represents the company’s largest investment in Oceania to date.

Industrial automation and digital transformation company, Rockwell Automation, recently partnered with the Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream Company to show how profitable growth, inventory control and compliance can be sustained using the company’s Plex technologies, available in Australasia.

Global heating and cooling solutions manufacturer, Daikin Australia, has enhanced its refrigeration capabilities, with the introduction of its new DeVap evaporator range.

Global equipment provider, GEA, has launched the GSE 150 CPR, a new separator for clarifying pulp-rich citrus juices.

Australian bakery closures and rebrands continue despite growing demand, often driven less by product quality and more by decisions made long before a bakery opens its doors.

Global processing machinery manufacturer and member of Duravant’s Food Sorting and Handling Group, Key Technology, has launched its latest Compass optical sorter – with this edition optimised for fresh and IQF corn, peas and green beans.