Industry News
Using plant protein for cultivated meat with improved texture
Researchers have found that a non-allergenic wheat protein could be used to grow cells for cultivated meat with meat-like textures. [ + ]
Robotic vineyard tractor trialled in Australia
Duxton vineyards has teamed up with Wine Australia and Smart Machine for the trial of OXIN, an autonomous, multifunctional vineyard tractor. [ + ]
Jet Technologies partners with Actega to advance sustainable packaging
Jet Technologies has announced a new partnership with Actega to help advance sustainable packaging solutions for the Australian and New Zealand market. [ + ]
Food and beverage businesses in Brisbane get set to expand
Eleven Brisbane-based businesses are set to expand their food and beverage innovations thanks to an accelerator program supporting local enterprises. [ + ]
Corking research: popping a champagne cork
Researchers have resolved the complex gas dynamics that occur upon opening a champagne bottle and these dynamics' interaction with the bottle's cork stopper. [ + ]
Australia's hottest craft beer crowned
1877 different beers from 436 Australian craft breweries attracted votes in the 16th annual GABS hottest 100 Craft Beer poll. [ + ]
PepsiCo launches 2nd sustainability accelerator program
PepsiCo's second Greenhouse Accelerator in Asia Pacific is a grant initiative program for innovative entrepreneurs in the region with sustainable solutions. [ + ]
ACCC to conduct inquiry into prices in Aussie supermarkets
The ACCC has been directed by the Australian Government to conduct an inquiry into Australia's supermarket sector, including the pricing practices of the supermarkets. [ + ]
FSANZ calls for comment on GM corn
FSANZ has called for comment on an application to permit the sale and use of food made from a genetically modified (GM) corn. [ + ]
Chobani boosts yoghurt packaging sustainability
Chobani Australia, the company behind Gippsland Dairy, has released sustainability-focused packaging for its Gippsland Dairy 160 g products. [ + ]
Seven food and beverage trends for 2024
As the food landscape evolves to reflect technological advancements and cultural and economic shifts, IFIC has presented its annual food trends forecast based on US surveys. [ + ]
Nestlé develops low-lactose, high-nutrition milk
Nestlé has announced the development of N3 milk, containing all the proteins, vitamins and minerals found in milk, with additional benefits. [ + ]
Startup unveils cell-cultivated eel product
Forsea Foods, a cell-cultured seafood startup, has unveiled its first prototype of cell-cultivated freshwater eel, designed to replicate Japanese unagi eel. [ + ]
Research: Inflammatory food could contribute to muscle aging
Inflammatory foods may contribute to muscle degeneration in people aged over 65, University of the Sunshine Coast research has found. [ + ]
Sustainably sourced KitKat launches in Europe
Nestlé has introduced a KitKat made with cocoa mass from beans grown by farmer families engaged in the company's income accelerator. [ + ]