Industry News
Smooth ramp-up of local production of packaging trays
Australian food packaging manufacturer Confoil has ramped up production of Smoothwall trays at its local plant in Melbourne, to meet the growing demand. [ + ]
interpack to hold exclusive event for women
For the first time, interpack will host an event to bring together women in the sector to promote diversity and benefit from each other's experiences. [ + ]
Using algae to make beer more sustainable
Aussie researchers have uncovered the potential of using photosynthetic algae to capture carbon dioxide produced as a byproduct of a wide variety of applications. [ + ]
Sugar-reducing technology trialled on forest fruit juices
Better Juice has announced the successful completion of a series of pilot trials for reducing simple sugars in natural berry and other fruit juices. [ + ]
GEA opens testing facility for slicing and packaging
On 20 March, GEA opened the doors of the 1500 m2 Technology Centre (XLAB) of its Slicing & Packaging Business Unit, which will be used for product testing and training. [ + ]
Infant formula shortage prevention: FDA releases strategy
Following a months-long infant formula shortage in the US in 2022, the FDA has released a strategy to help improve resiliency of the US infant formula market. [ + ]
Celebrating the barcode's 50th birthday with next-gen promise
As the barcode turns 50, next-generation barcodes, such as two-dimensional QR codes, promise to once again change our lives in new ways. [ + ]
ACCC grants interim authorisation for soft plastics recycling solution
The ACCC has proposed a conditional 12-month period to allow major supermarkets to continue collaborating on a short-term solution to manage soft plastics. [ + ]
Advancing Australian-made packaging machinery
Packserv is helping to turn theoretical concepts into packaging machinery that is made in Australia for onshore applications. [ + ]
International partnership to benefit food and beverage producers
The Australian Wine Research Institute and UK's Campden BRI have announced a partnership which will draw together their testing capabilities to provide solutions for food and beverage producers. [ + ]
South Australian food and beverage industry to lead net zero trial
Siemens is seeking a South Australian company to trial its SiGreen innovation, which enables emission tracking and managment of a product's carbon footprint. [ + ]
SMC Corporation's Managing Director is retiring
Wayne Driver, Managing Director of SMC Corporation Australia New Zealand, will be taking early retirement after 33 years with the company. [ + ]
Magic Valley creates cultivated pork as its next alt-protein solution
After the launch of its cultivated lamb last year, Melbourne-based agrifood startup Magic Valley is now launching its cultivated pork. [ + ]
The mystery of fermented coffee
Growing in popularity, this beverage has a raspberry-like taste and aroma, but the cause of this has been a mystery. [ + ]
New gluing process service on display at interpack
Robatech is announcing its new gluing process service called GreenSaver at the interpack fair in Düsseldorf from 4–10 May 2023. [ + ]
