Industry News
Suntory sprouts plant-based plastic bottles
The sustainable, recyclable bottles are made entirely from plant-based materials and were developed over 10 years. [ + ]
Chr. Hansen wins innovation award for culturing technology
The company received the award for its food cultures with bioprotection technology that are used in dairy production. [ + ]
Synlait releases sustainability report
The report features information about the dairy company's approach to increasing the sustainability of its operations in the last year and the future. [ + ]
Responding safely to ammonia refrigerant leaks
Developing an action plan for chemical leaks is prudent for both business and the safety of employees. [ + ]
Siemens and Flinders University announce collaboration
The technology company and university will work together in a wide range of sectors including food and beverages. [ + ]
$20m impact investment in Aboriginal food business
Hudson Food Group has made an impact investment in The Dreaming Food Group, which was established by Aboriginal-owned Biripi Capital in 2021. [ + ]
Beef market to contract in 2022
Changes in beef production around the world, in combination with the effects of COVID-19 and shipping disruptions, are leading to the market tightening. [ + ]
FSANZ calls for submission on starch enzyme
The enzyme would be used in baking and brewing, and testing has revealed no health or safety issues with its potential use. [ + ]
Dairy and packaging duo work to reduce virgin plastic use
Wipak and Saputo Dairy UK have joined forces to reduce the use of virgin plastic in cheese packaging. [ + ]
New Zealand oyster farming system wins innovation award
FlipFarm Systems received recognition for its semi-automated oyster farming technology that is now seeing use in dozens of farms around the world. [ + ]
Amcor flattens the problem of recycling tiny bottles
Amcor Rigid Packaging has developed a technology that could see billions of bottles kept from landfill each year. [ + ]
Colour me surprised: studying how colour impacts consumers
New research has been launched that analyses how consumers respond to colours in foods and branding. [ + ]
EU study reveals herb and spice food fraud
A study was conducted to understand how fraudulent and unauthorised additives were sold in herbs and spices in the European Union. [ + ]
Nestlé Australia powered by wind
The multifaceted food company will now use 100% renewable electricity for its factories and facilities. [ + ]
AFGC encourages consumers to buy early for Christmas
A pallet shortage is likely to have an effect on the ease of buying Christmas goodies, with the AFGC urging people to get their shopping done early. [ + ]
