Industry News
Can taller food improve flavour?
The growing height of foods might leave us open-mouthed, but some research has shown the tall trend could come with unexpected taste benefits. [ + ]
Bacardi is cutting plastic pourers out of packaging
Bacardi is cutting approximately 140 tons of single-use plastic annually, by removing plastic pourers from its bottles in a number of countries. [ + ]
Budget 22/23 — is it enough for the manufacturing industry?
Last night, Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down an updated Australian Federal Budget with key economic forecasts. [ + ]
Australian Lamb Company bought by Minerva Australia
Minerva Australia has acquired 100% of issued shares in Australian Lamb Company for AU$400 million. [ + ]
Federal government to boost funding for Factory of the Future
The federal government has announced support for the expansion of the Factory of the Future in Adelaide. [ + ]
New macadamia varieties to lower production costs
Macadamia growers could reduce their labour costs in the future through new tree varieties that are shorter and enter production earlier. [ + ]
Coles takes food deliveries to new heights
South East Queenslanders will be the first to trial a new store-to-door drone delivery service that brings groceries direct to homes in just minutes. [ + ]
Joining forces to develop cellular foods of the future
A new cellular agriculture consortium launched by Tufts University is designed to help members with pre-competitive research to develop future food from cell culture. [ + ]
SPC Baked Beans awarded consumers' favourite by Canstar Blue
The SPC Baked Beans range has been awarded the best on the market by Australian consumers, according to Canstar Blue's first-ever baked beans review. [ + ]
Chocolate made with 30% less sugar using AI
Valio has used the latest artificial intelligence technology together with its milk powder ingredient to develop a five-layered chocolate bar to meet consumer tastes. [ + ]
Veuve Clicquot launches 'virgin tree-free' champagne box
Veuve Clicquot has partnered with Canopy to develop a champagne gift box made from 50% recycled paper and 50% hemp. [ + ]
Showcasing technology for the red meat processing industry
From robot dogs to virtual reality glasses, AMPC's inaugural Innovation Showcase event unveiled the latest technology that will transform the red meat processing industry. [ + ]
Wine initiative is sharing the drop across Japan and Korea
Australia's Minister for Trade Don Farrell has announced that Rosemary Macdonald and Suzie Chung will be Wine Country Managers for Japan and Korea, respectively, in a wine industry initiative. [ + ]
Oterra acquires Akay Group
Global supplier of natural colours Oterra has announced that the acquisition of India's Akay Group is now complete. [ + ]
Automated MFC selected as awards finalist
An automated Micro-Fulfillment Centre (MFC) solution with 24/7 click and collect is a finalist in the Australian Supply Chain and Logistics Awards (ASCLA). [ + ]
