Industry News
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. [ + ]
Table grape market hits record highs
Rabobank Research has produced a report on table grape exports, with record-breaking sales. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
$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. [ + ]
ADM partners with alt-dairy startup New Culture
The two companies will cooperate on the development and commercialisation of animal-free dairy products. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Frying oil development that can reduce waste
The Enezol Company has produced fry oil that can be used twice as long, thus letting food processors reduce wastage. [ + ]
Modernising factories through automation
The upcoming Modern Manufacturing Expo, running this September, has dedicated a section for automation and digital elements in factories. [ + ]
AIP launches training for cold chain packaging
The Australian Institute of Packaging has teamed up with the Australian Food Cold Chain Council to teach about the role of packaging in the cold chain. [ + ]
Fine Food Australia speaker line-up announced
Speakers from across the food industry will be presenting at Fine Food Australia in Melbourne this September. [ + ]
