The April/May issue of Food & Drink Business magazine is a showcase of innovation and adaptability in Australia's food and beverage sector. From its feature on the 2025 finalists in The Hive Awards, a bumper processing tech section looking at new equipment, systems, and automation, to the latest trends and developments in beverage production, there is something for everyone. Read on.
There are some major milestone dates on Food & Drink Business’ yearly calendar and the April/May issue reflects one of them – with its showcase of this year’s finalists for The Hive Awards (from p14).
(There’s no time to waste with the next big date next week on 8 May when we announce the winners at a magnificent long lunch in Sydney. Please join us to cheer on the finalists, celebrate the industry and simply have a great time catching up. Head to The Hive Awards website to book a table and we’ll see you there.
This issue also has a host of stories as part of our Processing Technology feature (from page 38) confirming innovation, adaptation, and creative thinking are alive and well in food and beverage.
Rockwell Automation shares an exclusive case study with Food & Drink Business on page 39. It details how its Emulate3D software enabled conveyor and accumulation systems company, Garvey, to visually – and interactively – simulate multiple real-world conditions in real time to potential customers. Its impact in attracting and converting customers around the world has been dramatic.
Heat and Control has rolled out some innovative technological developments to advance sustainability and operational efficiency in food manufacturing. That’s on page 44, while on page 48, we have a story on one of our Hive finalists – Hirsch Wine Group, and how it has modernised its wine production with a fully automated bottling line.
On page 52 is an interview I did with the team at Eurocold, a refrigerated transport company that has been turning the standard cold truck system on its head. As managing director, Avraam Solomon, told me, being at the forefront of the next generation of an industry means operating in a way that is smarter, more sustainable, and more cost effective for customers. Hmm, maybe Eurocold needs to enter The Hive Awards next year.
This issue reflects the creativity and ingenuity in this industry, from the Hive finalists to the articles and interviews on these pages. Enjoy, and see you at The Hive Awards.
