Industry News
Study: Households with children buy more higher-fat milk
New research suggests households with children purchase larger quantities of and higher-fat fluid milk compared to households without children. [ + ]
COVID-19 test for food packaging and environmental surfaces
With at least six SARS-CoV-2 deaths linked to the UK's food processing plants last year, a new COVID-19 test has been developed by Thermo Scientific. [ + ]
APAC consumers drink less alcohol and more health products
New research has found people in the Asia–Pacific region consume less alcohol and more health products. [ + ]
Intelligent labels provide path to consumer trust
Connecting consumers directly with food producers through the use of smart labelling would increase trust, new research suggests. [ + ]
FSANZ calls for comment on genetically modified canola
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has called for comment on an application to allow food from a genetically modified (GM) canola. [ + ]
Plant-based citrus yoghurt market on the rise
Citrus yoghurt sales are likely to be concentrated in conventional formulations, but plant-based alternatives will feature more in years to come. [ + ]
ICMJ launches podcast series aimed at young people
The Australian Intercollegiate Meat Judging Association (ICMJ) has launched a podcast to attract young people to enter the industry. [ + ]
Sustainability top concern among shoppers
New research has found sustainability concerns have driven a shift in behaviour in the decisions of consumers. [ + ]
Aussie company unveils plant-based infant formula
Sprout Organic's range has formula for infants 0–6 months, a follow-on mixture for babies 6–12 months and a product for toddlers aged more than a year. [ + ]
Aussies clean up at the WorldStar Global Packaging Awards
Seven Australian companies have won in the food and beverages categories at the WorldStar Global Packaging Awards. [ + ]
SMC develops compressed air leakage analyser to help save energy
Australia's SMC Energy Conservation Group has developed the portable Compressed Air Leakage Analyser, which has now been exported to a global food manufacturer in Dubai. [ + ]
Bundaberg and Amazon team up for variety pack
Australian brewer Bundaberg has partnered with Amazon on a 12-bottle variety pack made for the online shopping site. [ + ]
Ben & Jerry's unveils new Doggie Desserts
US ice cream company Ben & Jerry's has unveiled two new flavours designed exclusively for canines. [ + ]
Aussie company produces exotic meat from cells
The company can cultivate exotic meat such as kangaroo, alpaca and water buffalo, without killing any animals. [ + ]
Mars and Amcor announce recyclable rice pouch
Mars Food has announced it will begin to use recyclable mono-polypropylene plastic (PP) for its microwavable rice pouches in 2021. [ + ]
