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Q&A: Sustainable packaging for liquid dairy products
Ilona Junker, Project Manager Sustainable Solutions at Syntegon Technology, explains why sustainability and product safety don't have to be mutually exclusive. [ + ]
Road to organic: berry farmer recognised for organic 'in-conversion'
How long does it take to become certified organic and what's the difference between 'organic' and 'organic in conversion'? [ + ]
Aussie researcher discovers micro beer testing method
An Aussie researcher has discovered a new way to conduct extremely small-scale brewing experiments, potentially leading to better beer. [ + ]
Sugar-reducing tech for orange juice
Better Juice is collaborating with GEA Group to scale up its sugar reduction technology, which is claimed to reduce up to 80% of sugars in orange juice. [ + ]
Virtual event: The new dimension of gluing
Green gluing processes specialist Robatech is holding a virtual event to launch its new product on 17, 18 and 23 March 2021. [ + ]
Which beverage has more umami potential?
A new study has sought to find which fermented beverage has the most umami flavour — wine, champagne, beer or sake. [ + ]
Four digital trends shaping the beverage industry
Digitalisation investment in the food and beverage industry is predicted to reach $567 billion for the next five years. [ + ]
Wastewater solution in a shipping container for Macadamias Australia
A wastewater solution was designed by Aerofloat to meet the requirements of a new processing facility for Macadamias Australia. [ + ]
Is mead more like beer or wine?
Believed to be the oldest fermented drink in the world, mead, or 'honey wine', is now being brewed in the Hunter Region. So what on earth is mead? [ + ]
Global food industry consumer trends in 2021
Consumer marketing firm Mintel has released its report on consumer trends in the global food, drink and foodservice industries. [ + ]
Changes to food allergen labelling likely for mid-Feb
The sweeping changes to the Food Code will come at a cost to the industry but will reduce the societal impact of food allergens. [ + ]
Sweet success: Norco ice cream plant doubles production capacity
Norco ice cream plant doubles production and increases reliability using Bürkert valve control technology. [ + ]
US dietary guidelines bittersweet on sugar intake
The US Dietary Guideline released its first recommendations for infants, toddlers and breastfeeding women last week, but critics say the document falls short on sugar intake. [ + ]
Could white bread be healthier with new chickpea flour?
A chickpea-derived flour has been specially milled and processed into white bread, which researchers found improved the glycaemic responses of people eating it in a trial. [ + ]
Solventless process to assess thiols in beers
The innovation will provide brewers with greater control in the production process, allowing them to differentiate among subtle flavours. [ + ]
