Industry News
Low wholegrain intake: could the answer be in the label?
A new study published by Elsevier has analysed the consumer understanding of wholegrain food definitions and food industry labelling practices. [ + ]
Food artisan becomes inaugural Saskia Beer Churchill Fellow
Sascha Randle has been awarded the Saskia Beer Churchill Fellowship, which will allow her to obtain specialised training in the skill and techniques of traditional French charcuterie production. [ + ]
Horticulture grower one melon closer to export market
Daintree Fresh will soon be picking and packing 15,000 trays of fresh produce weekly, ready to be exported to Japan. [ + ]
Sustainable packaging business awarded for innovation
AmSky, Amcor's recycle-ready healthcare blister system, has won the U.S. Plastics Pact Sustainable Packaging Innovation Award for Recyclability. [ + ]
Getting the right formula for front-of-pack nutrition labels
Kerry has launched a tool designed to help manufacturers optimise the nutritional profile of products while being aware of the various front-of-pack regulations. [ + ]
Food industry bucks the 'inventory crisis' trend
A new report of independent Australian food suppliers shows they're profiting from a domestic model of holding less stock, despite previous supply chain woes during the pandemic. [ + ]
Eriez C, HS and HD vibratory feeders demonstration video
Eriez has released a video that demonstrates how different electromagnetic vibratory feeder models handle varying bulk food materials. [ + ]
How chocolate changed the world: an upcoming investigation
Following the awarding of a Global Professorship, the history of chocolate and how it has changed the world will be investigated at the University of Reading. [ + ]
Meat substitutes taking the spotlight in Japan
The meat substitute market has gained momentum in Japan thanks to the availability of many meatless options customised to Japanese tastes and changes in shopping habits. [ + ]
Focus on future-ready manufacturing sector
The AFGC has welcomed the government's commitment to building a technology-driven and future-ready Australian manufacturing sector with its $15 billion fund. [ + ]
Barry Callebaut to build chocolate facility in India
The Barry Callebaut Group plans to build a third manufacturing facility in India, which is set to become the Group's largest chocolate-producing market in Asia–Pacific. [ + ]
My Muscle Chef opens $55m facility in Western Sydney
My Muscle Chef has opened its 10,000 m2 manufacturing and logistics facility which is capable of producing over 1.2 million fresh meals every week. [ + ]
New Zealand dairy industry one step closer to net zero
Fonterra and Nestlé have announced a new partnership designed to help reduce New Zealand's on-farm emissions. [ + ]
Mushroom fermentation: next-generation food
MycoTechnology and IFF have entered a partnership to co-develop alternative proteins using mushroom technology for the European market. [ + ]
Applications open for 2023 PIDA Awards
Entries have opened for the 2023 Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design (PIDA) Awards, which are coordinated by the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP). [ + ]
