Industry News
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. [ + ]
Metcash teams up with poultry processor
The distribution company will be supplying Lenard's products to independent supermarkets around the country. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Meat processor embraces geothermal energy
Hardwick Processors has adopted heat pump technology to reduce its reliance on natural gas for heating by 75%. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Craft brewing report released
An analysis of the craft brewing industry has been released that provides insights into how the sector can optimise production. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
$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. [ + ]
