Industry News
Meat processor embraces geothermal energy
Hardwick Processors has adopted heat pump technology to reduce its reliance on natural gas for heating by 75%. [ + ]
From sunflower side-streams to meat alternatives
A European research project is using sunflower press-cakes as a protein ingredient for plant-based meat alternatives. [ + ]
BOC to build carbon dioxide processing facility in Vic
The plant is expected to produce 60,000 tonnes of beverage-grade carbon dioxide each year. [ + ]
Fonterra to develop fermentation-derived protein
Fonterra and Royal DSM have established a start-up to accelerate the development of fermentation-derived proteins with dairy-like properties. [ + ]
Craft brewing report released
An analysis of the craft brewing industry has been released that provides insights into how the sector can optimise production. [ + ]
Avery Dennison selects startups for its accelerator program
Avery Dennison has chosen the first cohort from Asia Pacific for its AD Stretch accelerator program, which is designed to advance innovations that address challenges in the labels and packaging industry. [ + ]
Table grape market hits record highs
Rabobank Research has produced a report on table grape exports, with record-breaking sales. [ + ]
Coca-Cola invests in air-to-sugar technology
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners is investing in technology to convert air into sugar, to reduce the company's greenhouse gas emissions. [ + ]
Climate change would lead to food system domino effect
Researchers from the University of Sydney have found that extreme weather from climate change would lead to reduced food quality and nutrition, and possible job losses. [ + ]
$15m horticultural project launches to help supply chain
The project, delivered by Hort Innovation and led by Queensland's Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, will help drive supply-chain efficiencies. [ + ]
Qld RED Grant helps turn peanut waste into liquid gold
A Queensland peanut oil processor is one of 16 businesses that has received funding as part of the Rural Economic Development Grants scheme. [ + ]
ADM partners with alt-dairy startup New Culture
The two companies will cooperate on the development and commercialisation of animal-free dairy products. [ + ]
Food drying firm signs licensing agreement
EnWave Corporation has licensed its Radiant Energy Vacuum technology to Wyckoff Farms, which will use it for drying hops. [ + ]
NZ food innovation hub reveals building expansion
FoodSouth has opened an upgraded building on the Lincoln University campus, giving the innovation hub a way to increase development support to businesses. [ + ]
Breadfruit may be climate-resistant food of the future
The breadfruit will be able to brave climate change and could serve as a staple crop as the world warms, Northwestern University researchers have claimed. [ + ]
