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Food Processing Technology, Meat

How to Optimise Your Chicken Processing Line

Within Australia, the majority of the poultry meat industry is vertically integrated. As such, individual companies are responsible for almost every aspect of the production of chicken – from parent breeding farms and hatcheries, to...

Recipes

Geoff’s Homemade Potato Gnocchi Recipe

FPE’s Chef Geoff (DC Norris, BCH Ltd and AMTek Microwaves product specialist) loves simple Italian food. “My dream is to go to Italy one day and ride from town-to-town cooking, drinking and eating with the...

Cooking, Food Processing Technology

Recipe Manager: Recipe Management Software from DC Norris

We often discuss the different types of industrial cooking equipment and their respective benefits. But for industrial cooking operations, clever software also has an important role to play. Read on to learn all about the...

Examples and prevention of chemical food hazards

Food Safety

Chemical Food Hazards: Examples & Prevention

Preventing contamination of any kind is an essential part of quality assurance in food processing. So today, we’re going to investigate some different examples of chemical food hazards and how to prevent them in your...

cook-chill for extended life things like curries and other ready meals

Food Safety

How to Cook-Chill for Extended Life

If you’re not already familiar with cook-chill equipment, you will be by the end of this blog post. You might have heard that cook-chill is the secret to extending the shelf life of your products...

Food Processing Technology

How to Reduce the Risk of Manual Handling Injuries in Food Processing

Manual handling injuries are not only unpleasant for workers but inconvenient for food processing businesses. They can cause staffing problems, lead to compensation claims and seriously impact profitability. And they’re common too—accounting for more than...

Preventing physical contamination of food

Food Safety

Physical Contamination of Food: Examples & Prevention

Food safety is of the utmost importance to processors and food businesses, not only because of the risk to human health but in terms of business reputation and profits. Preventing contamination of any kind is...

Food Processing Technology

Magurit Recut 324/326: An Innovation in Meat Grinding

At FPE, we’ve been working with the Australian meat industry since 1983. In that time, we’ve provided specialist expertise and various meat processing equipment, from butchery tools to slicers, dicers and everything in between. As the industry has...

the role of quality assurance in the food industry and its difference to quality control

Food Processing Technology, Industrial Hygiene

Role of Quality Assurance in Food Industry (vs Quality Control)

The role of quality assurance in the food industry is an extremely important one. After all, we’re talking about the food we eat. But what is the difference between quality control and quality assurance in...

Education & Events, News

Team FPE Takes on the JLF Trek 2022

Every 2 hours, bowel cancer claims a life. That’s around 100 people every week or over 5,300 each year. But detected early, 99% of bowel cancers can be successfully treated or even prevented. In memory...

Education & Events, Food Processing Technology

What Factors are Considered for Selecting Material Handling Equipment?

With a growing food business, there are serious health and safety risks to consider. This includes everything from fit-for-purpose mechanical handling equipment to meat cutting machine operator safety. And when it’s time to upgrade your...

Recipes

Anzac Biscuit Recipe

Commemorate Anzac Day this year by making our traditional Anzac biscuits! Devised by Geoff, FPE’s in-house chef and product specialist (DC Norris, BCH Ltd and AMTek Microwaves), these biscuits are sure to hit the spot....

Food Safety

How Safe Is X-Ray Inspection of Food?

Ever wondered about the effect of X-Ray on food? ‘X-Ray food safety’ has become a term of interest due to the growing use of X-Ray machines for food inspection and quality control by processors. But...

Importance of spare parts for food processing equipment

Food Processing Technology

The Importance of Spare Parts in the Food Processing Industry

In the food processing industry, the last thing you need is a breakdown on your production line. It not only impacts your bottom line, but can also put your food safety at risk. That’s why...

Meat

Factors Affecting Meat Quality & How To Improve Yours

Over the four decades we’ve been in business, we’ve seen the Australian meat industry change and evolve with consumer demands and food trends. In recent years, the meat market has undergone changes that require high...

Recipes

Get Festive With This Gingerbread Christmas Tree Recipe

‘Tis the season for another Geoff recipe! Last year, Geoff, our in-house chef and product specialist (DC Norris, BCH Ltd and AMTek Microwaves), gave you the ultimate roast pork with crackling recipe. And since everyone...

Industrial Hygiene

How to Clean a Hygiene Station

Elpress’ hygienic entrances are one of the best ways to prevent contamination and bacteria from getting into your production area. But installing a hygiene station isn’t the end of the hygiene journey, you need to...

Recipes

Chicken And Seafood Paella Recipe

With the warmer spring weather on its way, paella is a great entertaining dish to put in the middle of the table for everyone to help themselves. And Geoff’s chicken and seafood paella recipe is...

Meat Industry, News

Chemical Lean Testing Equipment Now Available To Hire From FPE

For the Australian meat industry, the purchase and upkeep of specialist equipment can have a major impact on the bottom line. When chemical lean testing is a meat inspection process that only needs to be...

Recipes

Pea and Ham Soup Slow Cooker Recipe

This pea and ham soup slow cooker recipe is a perfect comfort meal that is still jam packed with vegetables. This recipe can be made in the slow cooker pot the night before and just...

Recipes

Geoff’s Stuffed Leg of Lamb

A Sunday night favourite can be made extra special with this incredible stuffed leg of lamb recipe from the mind behind all our FPE recipes, including the popular Guinness irish stew. With the option to...

Food Processing Technology

DCN Can Openers & Crushers - Top Features & Benefits

The industrial can openers supplied by FPE feature the best selling design from manufacturer DC Norris. Their range of food processing equipment includes game changes for medium to large sized businesses with their semi-automatic can-openers...

Food Processing Technology, Meat Industry, News

How the Sheep Meat Industry Can Use Technology to Get Ready for the New UK Trade Deal

In June 2021, Australia and the UK struck a momentous trade deal that will have huge benefits to those in the agricultural and food processing industries. Once the trade deal is set, beef, lamb, rice,...

Education & Events, Meat Industry

Meat Industry Women: She Looks Like Me

What do people who work in the meat industry look like? Do you envisage burly butchers, weather-worn farmers, maybe big-booted mechanical handling factory workers? Do you picture any women in that line-up? Perhaps you might,...

Education & Events

Applying for a Manufacturing Grant - Australia

When applying for a manufacturing grant, Australia currently has a wide range of options that will allow you to grow your business. At FPE, we understand that success for our customers is more than just...

Recipes

Geoff’s Best Pancake Recipe

The creator of the best hot cross bun recipe is back and after his hit Australia Day pavlova recipe we couldn’t resist another sweet creation. So, Geoff has shared the best pancake recipe, perfect for...

Recipes

Meatball Lasagna Recipe: Get ready for the Jodi Lee Trek

We’re not done with the mouth-watering recipes. This time, Geoff has pulled together something special, perfect for a family gathering or a trekking team to carb load before an 80km walk. For those who are...

Recipes

Boston’s Easy Cinnamon Scroll Recipe

You enjoyed the best hot cross bun recipe and after the hit Australia Day pavlova recipe, we knew we had to give you more. So, Geoff’s son, Boston, has shared the best cinnamon scroll recipe...

Food Safety, Uncategorised

How To Implement HACCP In The Food Industry

First things first, What is HACCP? Hazard analysis and critical control point, or HACCP, focuses on preventing hazards that could cause food-borne illnesses by applying science-based controls from industrial cooking equipment to the finished products....

Food Processing Technology, Meat Industry

Accles and Shelvoke: Captive Bolt Stunning Of Livestock

The captive bolt stunning of livestock is a required practice when it comes to humane slaughtering. And if you’re looking for the best captive bolt stunner on the market, you can’t go past Accles and Shelvoke...

Recipes

Best Hot Cross Bun Recipe

Easter, aka the best time of the year for sweet tooths, is fast approaching! And while Easter eggs are usually the crowd favourite, you’ll steal the show this year with Geoff Nugent’s (FPE Industrial Cooking...

Recipes

Geoff’s Traditional Guinness Irish Stew

You salivated over Geoff’s roast pork with crackling recipe and went in for seconds with his Australia Day pavlova recipe – and guess what, he’s back! In preparation for St. Patrick’s Day, Geoff has put...

Food Processing Technology, Sustainability

How to Reduce Waste in Food Production

Even in 2021, food waste is still a major issue. But what are the best ways to reduce food waste and how do you maintain a successful food waste management plan? Read on to learn...

Food Processing Technology

5 Food Processing Industry Trends to Change the Future

Every year, the wants and needs of the public rapidly shift. For food manufacturers and processors in Australia and New Zealand, it’s crucial to stay in the loop. As the landscape constantly evolves, the risk...

Food Processing Technology

The Perfect Combination Of Meat Processing Plant Equipment

Every food processing business has their own unique needs, and with ever-changing consumer behaviour, it’s important to have a streamlined and agile production line. This is why FPE works hard to ensure you have the...

Recipes

Australia Day Pavlova Recipe

FPE Industrial Cooking Equipment Specialist, Geoff Nugent, is back – his recipes have now become a series! And with Australia Day coming up fast, it’s time for the next instalment. While lunch is sorted with...

Recipes

Geoff’s Easy Roast Pork With Crackling Recipe

2020 has been a long and winding road, and now as we head into the festive season, we’ve got an extra special treat for you our wonderful customers: the most perfect, super-simple roast pork with...

News

NEWS: NoahFace Thermal Screening Kiosk Now Available!

2020 has changed many things and in the food processing industry it has highlighted just how important our duty-of-care is to staff and customers. Ensuring your business is compliant with everything COVID-19 is more than...

Education & Events, News

Congratulations to the 2020 Food SA Award Winners!

On November 13, Food South Australia held their annual food industry awards, and FPE were excited to leave our food processing equipment behind for the night to sponsor and present the Innovation in Food or...

Education & Events, News

NEWS: Food Processing Business TWI Programs Now Available!

At FPE, we understand that success for our customers isn’t as simple as using the food processing equipment we provide. In this industry, success is dependent on far more than machinery and food processing equipment...

FPE has been supporting the Jodi Lee Foundation for 6 years in memory of Tracey Carey

News

6 Years Supporting The Jodi Lee Foundation - Thank You!

Any death is a huge loss, but it feels so much greater when a life is taken young. This year, an estimated 15,500 people will be diagnosed with bowel cancer and an estimated 11% of...

Creating incredible meals with DCN Cook-Chill products

Cooking

Spotlight On 3 Incredible Cook-Chill Products From DCN

Food processors of all kinds have always had to grapple with the challenges of food safety and shelf-life. But it wasn’t until the ready-meal industry exploded onto the scene that the value of Cook-Chill technology...

Meat Industry, News

Brian Carey Reflects On The Australian Meat Industry, Where It All Began

With the launch of FPE’s rebrand still ringing in our ears, we thought it high time we had a chat with the man who started the business about the industry at the heart of it...

Food Processing Technology

Sustainable Food Manufacturing: Working to a Greener Future

With the increasing effects of climate change, the topic of sustainability couldn’t be more prominent. Across every industry, businesses are working to reduce waste and greenhouse gas emissions. But what does sustainability look like for...

News

The Story Behind FPE’s Exciting Rebrand

If you’ve been following FPE for a while, you’ll notice that our website looks a little different to usual. As we begin the second half of 2020, we’ve turned a corner and are now embarking...

Food Safety

Food Safety Monitoring Processes & Equipment In 2020

The Coronavirus has changed the way many of us do things, and it’s taken personal hygiene to a whole new level in everyday life. For those of us working in the food industry, this has...

Food Safety

How To Improve Food Safety Culture In Your Processing Plant

For food processors in Australia and New Zealand, HACCP compliance and the importance of food safety has long been understood. Only recently however, has the industry begun considering an organisation’s food safety culture. The BRCGS Issue...

Meat Industry

Reducing Meat Packing Industry Injuries One Safety System At A Time

There are occupational hazards in any line of work, but in the meat industry they can be particularly dangerous, even life-threatening. With meat packing industry injuries making the news on a regular basis, here and...

Food Processing Technology

What's New in Food Technology and Manufacturing

For food processors in Australia and New Zealand, it’s important to stay up-to-date with the latest developments in the industry. Taking the time to research what’s new in food technology and manufacturing every now and...

Industrial Hygiene

Best Practice Sanitation & Cleaning In Food Processing Industry

With Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, causing concern across the globe, we turned to our partner Elpress, the leading manufacturer in industrial hygiene, to share the best practices for sanitising and cleaning in food processing...

News

COVID-19 Update: How FPE Is Adapting & Operating During This Time

Never has there been a time where access to food and essential items was more important. As a supplier of food processing equipment, we recognise the important part we play during the COVID-19 pandemic. Like...

Food Processing Technology

Microwave Heating In Food Processing: Best Thing Since Sliced Bread

We all have a microwave lurking somewhere at home. Even the most cynical of home cooks will find themselves using it to steam veggies or warm up a bowl of soup. But little does the...

Case Studies

Sous Vide Case Study: Dubai Convenience Meals Company

When a high-volume food manufacturer sought to build a new state-of-the-art food production facility in Dubai to supply restaurants, retail outlets and airlines with high-quality convenience meals, they approached DC Norris for a solution. The...

Case Studies

Jet Cook Case Study: Butter Chicken Curry

Leading food manufacturers from Singapore and India recently visited DC Norris’s state-of-the-art Test Kitchen to trial improved versions of their Butter Chicken Curry and a White Wine Sauce using the Jet Cook Steam Infusion system...

Case Studies

X-Ray Inspection Case Study: Boulangerie St-Donat

Canadian food manufacturer Boulangerie St-Donat significantly improved their food quality assurance & traceability with the Eagle Pack 320 Pro. Founded in 1924, Boulangerie St-Donat’s traditional baked goods are a Canadian favourite, with their range of...