Industry News
Amcor wins twice at WorldStar for its recycle-ready packs
Amcor wins two WorldStar Global Packaging Awards for its AmPrima recycle-ready shredded cheese packs, which are now in market with Fonterra Oceania. [ + ]
Tip Top Bakeries doubles bread production capacity in WA
Tip Top Bakeries has expanded its site in Canning Vale with the opening of a new $130m advanced bakery line which will supply fresh bread across WA. [ + ]
A pinch of saltbush for functional and nutritional benefits
An Australian desert plant could help food manufacturers improve protein quality and reduce reliance on added salt in staple foods, according to RMIT's food research. [ + ]
Webinar about PFAS restrictions for food-contact packaging
The World Packaging Organisation will be hosting a webinar to explore the upcoming PFAS regulations in Europe, and how they could impact your business. [ + ]
Unlocking the benefits of avocados across the value chain
Westfalia Fruit is helping to advance the future of the avocado sector with its zero-waste, full crop utilisation strategy. [ + ]
Risk management approach for toxin in infant formula
Following recent recalls of specific infant formula products, the European Food Safety Authority has provided rapid risk assessment on cereulide in infant formula. [ + ]
The Magnum Ice Cream Company partners with Seabin for wrapper clean-up
The Magnum Ice Cream Company partners with Seabin to monitor and reduce ice cream packaging waste in Sydney Harbour. [ + ]
$15m AI space project to help boost Australian agriculture
The Australasian Space Innovation Institute is developing an AI-enabled geospatial national digital twin that uses climate data to support the local agriculture sector. [ + ]
Chemical food additive BHA under review in the US
The FDA identified butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) as a top priority for review as part of its efforts to review chemical additives in the food supply. [ + ]
Fellowship program for future food innovations in Australia
Australia is getting a new national fellowship program focused on providing support for food and beverage innovations, which is being sponsored by Seedlab Australia. [ + ]
Robots that see around corners
Penn researchers have developed a custom AI system that could help robots see around corners to improve safety in cluttered warehouses and factories. [ + ]
Health Star Ratings set to become regulated in Australia and NZ
The Food Ministers have decided that due to the lack of uptake with the voluntary Health Star Rating (HSR) system, it will now become mandatory across ANZ. [ + ]
Fast detection of food contamination using enhanced AI tool
A deep learning-based model has been developed to detect contaminants within three hours in foods such as leafy greens, meat and cheese before they reach the market. [ + ]
Abattoir safety program in WA raises more awareness
Usage of knives and guarding of machinery were some of the key areas of focus in a recent inspection program organised by WorkSafe WA. [ + ]
Closing the loop with food packaging made from fish skin waste
Researchers in Brazil have demonstrated the potential of using fish skin waste to make a biofilm that could be suitable for food packaging applications. [ + ]
