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The future of food starts here: paddock to plate
As consumer expectations evolve, the need for safe, fresh, and sustainably produced food will only intensify. BOC and Elgas are at the forefront of this transformation, providing the gases, energy, and expertise that make paddock-to-plate possible. From boosting productivity on farms to ensuring the highest standards in packaging and preservation, their solutions empower Australia’s food industry to thrive—today and into the future.
Boosting Farm Productivity with Maintenance Gases
Modern farming is no longer just about soil and seeds—it’s about precision, efficiency, and consistency. BOC’s maintenance gases play a critical role in supporting your operation. These gases are essential for welding and equipment maintenance, ensuring machinery runs smoothly and downtime is minimised. By enabling farmers to maintain their infrastructure effectively, BOC helps increase operational uptime and productivity.
Flexigas is a flexible, pay-as-you-use gas supply model developed by BOC to meet your variable gas demand—particularly agriculture. Unlike traditional gas supply systems that require fixed contracts, cylinder rental fees, and upfront deposits, Flexigas eliminates these barriers. Farmers only pay for the gas they use, with no long-term commitments or hidden costs. This makes it ideal for agricultural operations where gas usage fluctuates due to seasonal workloads, weather conditions, and changing production needs.
Heat and Energy Solutions with LPG
Energy is the lifeblood of farming operations, and Elgas LPG offers a clean, efficient, and versatile solution for heat and power needs. On farms, LPG is widely used for heating water, powering equipment, and even fueling vehicles forklifts. One of its most impactful applications is in large-scale greenhouse heating, where maintaining optimal temperatures is crucial for crop growth.
LPG provides a reliable and safe energy source, ensuring consistent performance. Whether it’s warming greenhouses during cold snaps or providing heat for livestock facilities, LPG delivers flexibility and cost-effectiveness. This energy solution is particularly valuable in regions where natural gas infrastructure is limited, making LPG a practical choice for rural and remote farming communities.
Elgas now offers Energy as Service where Elgas invests in a Turbines and other equipment to supply Electrons, Heat, Carbon Dioxide (critical to greenhouses) and even Cooling. This solution can be tailored to your needs reducing capital costs to large energy users.
Packaging Innovation: Preserving Freshness and Quality
Once produce leaves the paddock, the challenge shifts to maintaining its freshness and safety through processing and packaging. Here, BOC’s expertise in Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) comes into play. MAP involves adjusting the composition of gases inside packaging to slow down spoilage and extend shelf life. For beef products, this means reducing oxygen levels to prevent discolouration and bacterial growth, ensuring that meat reaches consumers in prime condition.
In addition to packaging, gases are integral to cooling and freezing processes during food manufacturing. Rapid cooling of meat during processing helps maintain texture and flavour, while freezing berries with liquid nitrogen locks in nutrients and taste in fruit and vegetables. These advanced techniques not only preserve quality but also support food safety standards, giving consumers confidence in the products they buy.
Driving Sustainability and Innovation
The paddock-to-plate journey is more than a supply chain—it’s a commitment to sustainability and innovation. Both BOC and Elgas are investing in technologies that reduce environmental impact while enhancing efficiency. From energy solutions that lower emissions to packaging methods that minimise waste, these initiatives align with Australia’s broader goals for a greener future.
Website BOC: boc.com.au,
Website Elgas: elgas.com.au
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