JUNE/JULY MAGAZINE OUT NOW!

The June/July issue of Food & Drink Business kicks off with a celebration of the inaugural Hive Awards, its winners, and the long lunch held at the luxe venue, The Eveleigh, to mark the culmination of what was a hugely successful campaign for us. We’re drawing breath for just a moment, but brace for 2025’s round.  

Of course, the magazine is chock full of other features and industry insights.  CommBank’s Smart Business column this month, takes a deep dive into its latest Manufacturing Insights report, looking at emerging trends that are reshaping the dynamics of manufacturing, wholesale trade, and transport distribution. CommBank developed the series to help business leaders benchmark performance metrics and forward planning by providing data-led market intelligence. As well as looking at the manufacturing sector overall, the bank provides information and insights on the food and beverage industry.

Back in April, at APPEX 2024, Multivac’s stand was impressive to say the least. I was affectionately calling it ‘the compound’ as it occupied quite a portion of the MCEC’s footprint. Amongst its displays of the latest equipment for specific industries was our cover story. Notleys Bakery Group is part of Multivac and had what, to me, looked like a Tardis on its stand. In truth, it was an industrial washer, developed by Somengil. The machine is impressive as well as delivering greater efficiency, reduced labour, lower energy and chemical waste, and minimised water usage.

The National Food Waste Summit is coming up on 24-25 July and is a not-to-be-missed event with international and local experts on hand. Details are on page 22.

Our special features for this issue start on page 24 for Bakery Business, page 28 for Snacks & Confectionery, and page 36 for Hygiene & Safety.

In Bakery Business, Arnott’s CMO Jenni Dill takes us through the biscuit maker’s gluten free biccie range. (Page 24.)

In the confectionery channel, ingredients company Hawkins Watts Australia looks at the growing vegan and plant-based gummy market and provides a rundown on just what it takes to create “the ultimate” vegan gummy. (Page 28.)

HACCP International outlines the dos and don’ts when chemical sanitising food surfaces (page 36) and Neogen celebrates 40 years since the launch of Petrifilm and the ongoing evolution of food safety technology (page 38).

 And don’t miss our regular features:

• Supplier Spotlight with Packserv, Bürkert, CDE Design Solutions, Treotham Automation, and GNT;
• Product News with all the latest equipment; and
• New In Store with our pick of the hottest latest releases to land on supermarket shelves.