Since 1967, foodpro has been providing a platform for industry members to engage with each other, network and learn further about the food manufacturing and processing industry. This year, thousands of visitors are expected to attend the show, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary at the newly built International Convention Centre in Sydney’s Darling Harbour. foodpro will be providing education that makes an unmissable event; gathering the best in industry, the show provides visitors the chance to learn directly from industry experts. 2017 sees a line-up of incredible speakers from across the food manufacturing and processing business. Topics include waste management, mobile robots, hygienic drainage systems, recruitment, food safety programme validation and more. Waste Management With one-third of all food produced – nearly nine million tonnes – ending up in garbage bins across Australia and New Zealand, it’s important that the food manufacturing and processing industry knows how to tackle the issue. Sealed Air will be sharing the results of its two-year study, which captured consumer perceptions 20 JUNE 2017 about food waste and food loss results within the retail environment. Along with the results, a comparison between 11 other countries will be made, allowing an informed decision on how to best tackle waste management and sustainability. Sealed Air’s Ron Cotterman will also identify clear actions that will leverage innovation, collaboration and education to bring the benefits of sustainability to consumers. As most garbage makes its way to landfills to rot and emit greenhouse gases, the issue is reaching unprecedented levels of concern. foodpro 2017 will provide a place of discussion, engagement and solution finding for industry members. The Future of Collaborative Robotics Another topic that will be discussed is advanced mobile robots. This technology is being increasingly used to improve efficiency and productivity in manufacturing processes. While many people are familiar with fixed mounted robots, there have also been significant advances in mobile robot technology recently, in particular the Autonomous Intelligent Vehicles (AIV). Omron Electronics’ product manager for automation technology Chris Probst will be sharing how technology has advanced mobile robots, and how they can help improve food processing. While Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) are the most common mobile robot being used in the industry, their inability to travel flexibly prevents them from working collaboratively with humans in a fast-paced environment. Omron will explain how AIVs are a far more flexible transport system that is autonomous in its ability to chart a route and therefore operates efficiently. Made with human collaboration in mind, AIVs can detect moving objects and playback voice-synthesised messages to alert humans. The global market for cobots (collaborative robots) is expected to grow exponentially over the next five years – up to 40% year-on-year. Cobots allow for easier work practices as they use intelligent behaviours, and are able to perform monotonous repetitions without tiring, which allows human operators to focus on higher value work. The session will explain further the many uses of an AIV – including how it would apply practically in different environments, making foodpro the best place to learn and ask questions of this fascinating technology. The Importance of Hygienic Drainage in Design Another session will be focused on the importance of hygienic drainage systems. Designing a safe and productive operation space is more than just a great fit-out or workspace; instead there must be sufficient thought into the intricacies of a space, including drainage. ACO Australia’s product manager Kate Jennings will be discussing the integration of hygienic drainage systems into food processing systems. In this talk, Jennings will discuss the presence of Listeria and other pathogens in processing environments, describe how foodpro2017 Hosting the Best in Food Processing and Manufacturing SHOW SPECIAL
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