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SAVE FOOD Initiative award winners from interpack
The global winners of the inaugural SAVE FOOD Initiative global award competition were announced at interpack. [ + ]
From raw to rare sugar: low-cal sweetener under development
Designed to be suitable for bakery and soft drinks, the low-calorie sweetener is being developed by engineers at the UQ Biosustainability Hub. [ + ]
Keeping pace with changing appetites
GLP-1s are changing the long-term effects of appetite, so how can food innovations keep pace? [ + ]
The potential of AI technologies across the food supply chain
Flinders University researchers have worked with an international research team to provide an overview of the potential for AI-integrated sensor solutions across the food industry. [ + ]
Driving food safety through digital traceability and transparency
In today's highly competitive food industry, manufacturers face increasing pressure to deliver not only high-quality products but also full transparency, traceability and compliance with strict safety regulations. [ + ]
Mars expands local pet food production with new $112.6m facility now open
Producing around 290 million pouches annually, the so-called 'cat food kitchen' facility in Victoria will be powered by advanced manufacturing technology. [ + ]
Next wave in coffee brewing has large-scale potential
The 'ultrasonic espresso' process developed at UNSW Sydney uses soundwaves instead of hot water for a tasty brew with ready-to-drink sector potential. [ + ]
Safcol to build $80m food manufacturing facility in SA
Safcol Australia has broken ground at the site for its new purpose-built food manufacturing facility in Adelaide, which is set to double production capacity. [ + ]
AIFST26 and foodpro 2026 bring science and industry together
Grow, Learn, Connect and Champion; that's the theme for the AIFST2026 food science and technology convention, which is running concurrently with foodpro 2026. [ + ]
AIP elevates packaging discussions at foodpro 2026
foodpro has a new partnership with the Australasian Institute of Packaging (AIP) — giving the industry even more reasons to gather in Melbourne from 26–29 July 2026. [ + ]
Addressing bulk ingredient flow challenges in food & beverage handling
The successful discharge of ingredients from silos or bulk bags into food processing equipment usually requires more than vessel geometry, air pressure or gravity. [ + ]
The importance of bearing specification in bakery environments
Most commercial bakery environments are defined by temperature extremes, dust contamination and tight production schedules so reliability is important. [ + ]
Weathering the storm: climate resilience in the food & beverage sector
As Australia's food and beverage manufacturing sector looks towards the near future, one factor is impossible to ignore: climate. [ + ]
Trends in beverage packaging
The recent interpack event brought together international players in bottling, canning and packaging beverages — here's a summary of some of the latest trends on show. [ + ]
