Logistics

Australian flavours find fans at Saudi Food Show

Over 50 Australian exporters brought a taste of Australia to Saudi Food Show in May– the largest food and beverage sourcing event in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Austrade was proud to join state, territory and industry partners to support Australian exhibitors across meat, dairy, convenience, health foods and beverages. Australia’s clean, green, quality food and beverages consistently stand out in the Middle East, says Bryony Hilless, Austrade General Manager for the Middle East, Africa & Pakistan. ‘As the Middle East’s population grows and consumers demand high-quality and reliable food and beverages, Australia has become a secure and trusted exporter to the region,’ she says. The Middle East is Australia’s fourth largest market for agricultural exports. In 2024, Australia exported A$4.7 billion in agricultural goods to the region –A$600 million to Saudi Arabia. ‘Saudi Food Show offered a golden opportunity for the region’s retailers, wholesalers and food service providers to connect with Australian producers and explore partnerships,’ says Hilless. ‘We are proud to report many quality connections were made between Australian businesses and these buyers.’ Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and a raft of global events are transforming the Kingdom’s food and beverage landscape. There are unparalleled opportunities for Australian exporters to provide the innovative, premium products, explains Austrade’s Trade and Investment Commissioner Todd Miller. ‘Opportunities as part of this transformation span tourism and food service industries, as well as increasing speciality products like organic and health foods and convenience products,’ he adds. Meat on the menu at the Australia Pavilion Austrade partnered with Meat & Livestock Australia to bring a taste of Australia’s premium products to the region. Australian lamb and beef exporters, including Karim and Stanbroke, brought a range of halal-certified, high-quality meats. Australian frozen and chilled meat exports to the region are increasing. Sheep meat exports doubled between 2020 and 2024 to […]

High capacity, easy palletising with Fuji robotics

Fuji Ace have been developing, supplying and improving palletising technology for nearly 40 years. In 1982 Fuji recognised the changing market and met the demands of the palletising industry by developing the first Robotic Palletiser. They have since perfected the mechanical and electrical aspects of robotic operation to match the needs of virtually every palletising application currently available, with over 10000 installations in operation. Aurora is excited to announce the addition of the Fuji range of Robotic Palletising systems to its extensive range of process equipment on offer. Aurora have for many years provided superior machinery for the Bulk Materials Handling industry and as solution providers we are able to combine modular type equipment for materials handling plants large and small. The addition of the Fuji range of Robotic Palletisers means Aurora offers its clients the choice of a high capacity, economical solution to handling bags and boxes on their packaging lines. As a specifically designed palletising robot the Fuji-Ace system provides many benefits over conventional robotic arm alternatives. The Fuji-Ace Palletiser reduces space and power requirements, provides the highest capacity cycle available, and is easily programmed and adjusted from the specific palletising controller, removing the previously time consuming task of programming the robot. Up to 30 stacking patterns can be programmed into the robots memory. Fuji also utilises a point to point control system that further reduces and simplifies programming time, with only the pick and drop points needing to be programmed for the first two layers. Aurora provides full automation and pallet transfer systems, specified to suit whatever application within all production environments. At Aurora we stand close behind our product and our industry leading brands are backed by expert advice, premium product, installation and scheduled servicing, that is second to none. All this is ultimately designed to […]

In brief

Sugar – United KingdomThe net importer of sugar, United Kingdom needs to buy around 50% of its national consumption at international markets, accounting for an average of 1MMT of sugar per year. Half of that volume is supplied by the EU and the other half comes from emerging economies. The EU is basically responsible to provide white sugar, where mostly shipments are coming from France, while emerging markets supply raw. The question that is laid out for a Hard Brexit, is whether raw sugar suppliers from least developed countries and America could supplement the British famine for a sweeter taste? That could potentially boost the UK’s refining industry, although the country must underline what is the actual processing capacity and balances with the current and future subsidies it gives to sugar beet farmers (3,000 growers produce home grown sugar). From a few years back (2013) the UK was importing 700,000 mt of raw sugar to process. All the speculations are yet to be unfolded for if the UK would potentially keep its trade agreement with emerging markets or engages Europe’s bloc. On the other hand, the EU is discussing a deal with Mercosur for an additional 180 thousand tonnes of raw sugar imports. The deadline for the transition period is by December 2020, and an extension request shall be given until July this year. Sugar – ThailandThe production of cane sugar is low this year due to the drought. Out of 57 sugar factories in Thailand, only eight factories are still operating. The remaining have no raw material for the feed. Avocado – Peru Coronavirus is affecting some avocado supplies in Europe. As buyers are unaware of when or how the situation is going to be resolved, they have put a halt on their purchases. The situation is generating a […]

Materials Handling & Logistic Show to run alongside Foodtech Packtech

With less than 8 weeks to go the countdown has begun for this year’s largest combined trade only industry event – the Materials Handling & Logistics Expo (MHL) running alongside Foodtech Packtech (FTPT). Event organisers, XPO Exhibitions have already confirmed in excess of 200 exhibiting companies across both shows and are expecting thousands of industry attendees across the three days. This is a unique industry opportunity to view latest products and cutting edge technologies across food & beverage manufacturing, food and industrial packaging as well as materials handling and logistics solutions. This year’s Materials Handling and Logistics Show already has 50 exhibiting companies – a number that’s well up on the previous event in 2013. We’ve had a great deal of interest from forklift providers right through to 3PL providers. “MHL is under new management and back alongside FTPT where it all began more than 10 years ago. Food specific materials handling and logistics solutions have always been popular exhibitor features within FTPT so the formal alignment of MHL is simply helping the combined show grow. The materials handling and logistics side of things completes our ‘New Zealand pasture (or sea) to plate’ capability story which is so important to realise our export market potential.” Says Tony Waite Events Director of XPO. “Now we’ve got MHL onboard we’ll also be cross referencing our database of close to 300,000 industry professionals registered for other successful trade shows we run – to send out relevant invites to a wide variety of industry interested in materials handling and logistics solutions. “Examples will include general engineering and manufacturing, homewares importers, retail and even the construction industry – anyone storing, moving or distributing good in New Zealand or internationally.” The organisers are quick to point out that Foodtech Packtech itself has grown a great deal […]

Moving goods around the world

Secureaload, a member of The Gavan Group of companies, is appearing at Foodtech Packtech on Stand 3057. The Gavan Group commenced business in 1988 when the Directors, Gavin Condon and Andrew Corstorphine, perceived the need for a company to supply all parts and accessories required by Intermodal marine transport equipment operators, hence the formation of Gavan Container Products. Since this time the Gavan Group of Companies has expanded through the network of branches to become the world’s largest supplier of Shipping Container related products. With eighteen (18) warehouse and office operations in nine (9) countries throughout Australasia, New Zealand, the Pacific Rim, South East Asia and Mainland China they will continue to expand their operation throughout Asia, providing a professional and efficient equipment service. Gavan has over 24 years expanded the product range from Shipping Container repair spare parts and accessories to include a wide range of Transport, Cargo Care / Protection products, Lifting and Safety Products, Marine Lashing, Rail and Rolling Stock Lashing systems, Military Lashing Systems, Light Engineering and Manufacturing, as well as a Plastic Pallet division. Supplying quality products sourced locally and from around the world at competitive prices Gavan Container Products use a sophisticated computer controlled stock inventory, dispatch and accounts systems providing customer tailored billing to ensure customer satisfaction. In 1998 Gavan formed a strategic alliance with two major container parts suppliers one based in Europe and one based in America; this then led to the formation of the “Intermodal Equipment Alliance” which gives the Gavan Group a truly global reach and coverage. Gavan Container Products staff has a unique blend of experience and skills in the international container/shipping, transport industry and rigging industries. This experience is invaluable when ensuring the correct parts and accessories, are supplied. The commitment of the management and staff will […]