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making LPG a practical choice for rural and remote farming communities. Elgas now offers Energy as Service where Elgas in- vests in a Turbines and other equipment to supply Elec- trons, 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 pro- cessing and packaging. Here, BOC’s expertise in Modi- fied 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 cool- ing and freezing processes during food manufacturing. Rapid cooling of meat during processing helps main- tain texture and flavour, while freezing berries with li- quid nitrogen locks in nutrients and taste in fruit and vegetables. These advanced techniques not only pre- serve 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 in- novation. Both BOC and Elgas are investing in tech- nologies that reduce environmental impact while enhancing efficiency. From energy solutions that
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, en- suring consistent performance. Whether it’s warming greenhouses during cold snaps or providing heat for livestock facilities, LPG delivers flexibility and cost-ef- fectiveness. This energy solution is particularly valuable in regions where natural gas infrastructure is limited,
lower emissions to packaging meth- ods that minimise waste, these initia- tives align with Australia’s broader goals for a greener future.
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