Industry News
Woolworths Group joins sustainable beef body
Woolies has become a member of the Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef, which is working to introduce sustainable beef farming. [ + ]
Frucor Suntory appoints new CMO
Allison Yorston has been appointed the Chief Marketing Officer for Frucor Suntory and will be responsible for new marketing directions. [ + ]
Veggie company reduces food waste with powdering tech
Fresh Select has established a vegetable processing hub at its Werribee South farm, with the support of a $500,000 grant from the Victorian Government's Circular Economy Business Support Fund. [ + ]
Canberra brewery recognised with B-Corp certification
Capital Brewing Co, which achieved carbon neutrality earlier this year, has been awarded B-Corp status. [ + ]
Potential saffron substitute discovered
KAUST researchers have found an alternative to one of the world's most expensive spices using an enzyme from a common garden plant. [ + ]
Packaging industry recognises the impact of food waste
The World Packaging Organisation is encouraging its members to observe the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste this year. [ + ]
Making potato supply chains more sustainable
In an effort to achieve net zero by 2030 in the potato supply chain, a UK potato supplier is leading a project to trial specific technology and sustainability approaches. [ + ]
Scientists develop super seaweed growing technique
A team of researchers has developed a technique for growing enriched edible seaweed that contains high levels of nutrients and fibre. [ + ]
Non-alcoholic beverage report released
OFS has conducted analysis of the non-alcoholic beverage industry with findings suggesting that it could improve its production efficiency. [ + ]
Mondi opens paper product recyclability lab
The lab will speed up the development of sustainable packaging and lead to developments in the circularity of materials used by the company. [ + ]
Metcash teams up with poultry processor
The distribution company will be supplying Lenard's products to independent supermarkets around the country. [ + ]
Shining a light on antimicrobial technique for food
Penn State University scientists have developed a pulsed light antimicrobial technique that shows promise in food sanitisation applications. [ + ]
Siemens Australia appoints new CEO and Chairman
Peter Halliday will take the helm after the departing CEO and Chairman, Jeff Connolly, leaves the roles on 31 August. [ + ]
The Arnott's Group chooses Kuala Lumpur as Asia Hub
Kuala Lumpur has been selected by Arnott's as its Asia Hub as the company looks to expand its business in the region. [ + ]
Nestlé launches Youth Entrepreneurship Platform
The platform will allow young innovators and entrepreneurs to increase their skillset and knowledge in areas such as food science and sustainable packaging. [ + ]