Industry News
Amcor recognised for sustainability efforts
The packaging company has been given recognition for its sustainability at the 2022 PIDAs and by the Australian Financial Review. [ + ]
Mondi expands capacity for sustainable pet food packaging
Almost $100 million will be invested to increase capacity at three of Mondi's plants in order to meet growing demand for sustainable pet food packaging solutions. [ + ]
Raw meat for dogs associated with harmful bacteria
Scientists in England have found that dogs that eat raw meat may be more likely to carry antibiotic-resistant bacteria in their faeces. [ + ]
Brightly coloured produce can boost women's health
Degenerative conditions, more common in women, can be reduced by eating leafy greens and colourful veggies that are high in pigmented carotenoids. [ + ]
Dairy processors and producers unite in WA
A five-year development plan for the dairy industry in WA aims to bring farmers and processors together to build resilience and growth opportunities for the industry. [ + ]
Probiotic could boost protein absorption from plant-based food
Researchers have demonstrated in a clinical study that Kerry's spore-forming probiotic BC30 can increase protein absorption from plant-based foods. [ + ]
Partnership formed to increase ARL usage in NZ
The APCO and the FGC will be working to increase use of the Australasian Recycling Label in New Zealand. [ + ]
Research centre opens to boost indoor air quality
QUT is hosting a training centre that is developing building standards and technologies that would increase air quality and reduce the spread of disease. [ + ]
No- and low-alcohol drinks slated to increase in popularity
NoLo beverages are becoming more popular, with young people, fitness lovers and safe drivers all singing their praises. [ + ]
Ferrero Group launches Sustainability Report
The report describes how the confectionery company is implementing strategies to boost packaging recyclability and use more renewable energy. [ + ]
Barry Callebaut to restart contaminated factory
The chocolate manufacturing company has stated that it would soon be finished with a deep-clean of its Wieze factory and lines would soon be restarted. [ + ]
Electric milk tanker on the road in NZ for Fonterra
Called Milk-E, the electric milk tanker has been launched in New Zealand as part of Fonterra's fleet decarbonisation work. [ + ]
ARBS 2022 is rapidly approaching
The event, which focuses on the air conditioning, refrigeration and building services sectors, runs from 16 to 18 August in Melbourne. [ + ]
Workplace Health & Safety Show heads to Sydney in Sep
The event will see experts from the world of health and safety gathering to provide information and training to visitors. [ + ]
App puts food under the microscope
Together with a simple magnification device, the Spotcheck app from GoMicro is able to detect spoilage and ripeness of fresh produce with a high degree of accuracy. [ + ]
