Preventative maintenance & aftermarket service: Are you getting the most out of your equipment?

March 23, 2021

5 mins read

2021 has in many ways brought a fresh start for the food industry, allowing manufacturers to look ahead to the post COVID-era, and tackle the challenges, changes and unsettled economic conditions brought by the pandemic with a renewed focus. With this in mind, producers are concentrating on smart ways to get more out of their...
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by Raj Singh

World Children’s Day 2020: Building a path to a brighter future

November 20, 2020

6 mins read

Passion, accountability, change and teamwork; these are the values at the heart of everything we do at tna, including the work of our humanitarian organisation, the Nadia and Alf Taylor Foundation. Since its establishment in 2002, the Foundation has worked to further the vision of a world in which each and every person has access...
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Shaking up the industry: how tna developed the world’s first end-to-end snack production solution

September 2, 2020

6 mins read

It has been an exciting journey for tna over the last few years. From developing our very own manufacturing service line in Melbourne in the 80s, to making some key acquisitions that helped shape our entire offering, we have come a long way. One of our proudest moments was when we took a huge step...
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The weigh to go: Improving sustainability with advanced weighing equipment

July 28, 2020

3 mins read

Productivity has been the watch-word of the food production industry for decades, with millions of dollars spent on finding new ways to get more done within the same time and input. As the need to reduce waste, conserve energy and protect the environment becomes increasingly urgent, this drive for innovation can equally be applied to...
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Top 3 considerations for future-proofing your cereal success

July 7, 2020

4 mins read

It may come as no surprise that the coronavirus pandemic has set in motion a series of unprecedented events affecting the entire food and beverage industry. With almost an overnight shift in consumer buying behaviour, there has been a surge in demand for eat-at-home products with a long shelf life, such as breakfast cereals and...
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Worth the weight: How to maximise ROI in snack production with effective weighing equipment

June 16, 2020

6 mins read

From between-meal pick-me-ups to post-workout treats, snacks are a staple in many people’s diets. In the US, for example, more than half of consumers are saying they snack every day.[1] Meanwhile, annual spending on snacks in the UK has increased by almost £25 million over the past decade.[2] To meet growing consumer demand while upholding...
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‘It’s everyone’s business’: 3 ways food manufacturers can contribute to food safety

June 2, 2020

5 mins read

Ensuring food safety in the changing climate is a major challenge for today’s food industry, particularly during the current COVID-19 global pandemic. Plus, increasingly longer and more complex supply chains, a growing world population and climate change is pushing food safety to become a top public health priority. Given the impact that poor food safety...
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Packaging line integration & automation: 5 ways effective controls can boost performance

May 19, 2020

4 mins read

Conversations around automation in manufacturing have been gaining ground over the last couple of decades. Much has been emphasised on the benefits of automation to boost performance, enable flexibility and improve efficiency.  So, what does Automation entail and how does it lend itself to increased productivity in the packaging industry. Automation encompasses the integration of...
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What’s in a bite? – The journey of The Perfect Potato Chip

May 5, 2020

4 mins read

With retail shelves overflowing with potato chips to suit all tastes, now is the time to strive for perfection! Achieving the perfect bite is crucial to stand out from the competition and keep consumers coming back for more. But what does perfection look like for a potato chip and how can manufacturers reach these dizzying...
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Increasing productivity in food processing & packaging plants: 3 ways effective aftermarket service can help

April 22, 2020

3 mins read

In today’s commercial landscape, food manufacturers are under increasing pressure to improve the efficiency of their processes to meet evolving market demand and uphold operational profitability. Beyond installation, the challenge for operators lies in successfully maintaining and repairing equipment as quickly as possible to keep production downtime to a minimum and ensure high productivity levels....
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