Industry News
Food & beverage sector falling behind in sustainability
In the 2023 Electrify Fleets Rankings, the food and beverage sector fell behind various companies in electrifying its fleets with a 3/10 average ranking. [ + ]
Meat-free proteins, an allergy assessment
A team of scientists in the Netherlands set out to investigate the allergy risk associated with meat-free proteins made of legumes. [ + ]
AIP Australasian Packaging Conference program revealed
The upcoming conference program has been curated to deliver a two-day educational program that will cover a range of topics relating to the theme 2025 & BEYOND. [ + ]
Turning industry food waste into power, improved treatment
Research shows a novel anode catalyst could improve and stabilise the power generation performance of microbial fuel cells treating vegetable oil industry wastewater. [ + ]
Development with novel foods process for CBD products in Britain
Two of the Association for the Cannabinoid Industry's novel foods applications have been validated by the Food Standards Agency in the UK. [ + ]
US food additives study reveals 10% increase
A US study reveals manufacturers have increased additives in packaged foods and beverages, but noted a decrease in added flavours in carbonated soft drinks. [ + ]
AFGC welcomes future of soft plastics recycling
The AFGC has welcomed the Soft Plastics Taskforce's recognition of the National Plastics Recycling Scheme as the model for the future of soft plastics recycling. [ + ]
Optimising potatoes for a better chip
To celebrate National Potato Chip Day (14 March), we take a look at how scientists are developing better potato varieties for the production of better potato chips. [ + ]
Refillable Milo vending machines being trialled
As part of its sustainability efforts, Nestlé is piloting refillable vending machines for Milo and Koko Krunch in a four-to-six-month trial in Indonesia. [ + ]
FSANZ calls for comment on beer processing enzyme aid
Food Standards Australia New Zealand has called for comment on an application to extend the use of the enzyme alpha-glucosidase to the brewing of beer. [ + ]
Toblerone packaging changes due to Swissness law
For legal reasons, Mondelez has had to adapt the Toblerone packaging to remove the Swissness notice and some imagery on the front of the pack. [ + ]
Could a muffin be the next functional food?
Imagine sinking your teeth into a tender muffin that tastes good and is chock full of vitamins, antioxidants and other natural ingredients that are good for your health. [ + ]
Swinburne enters the metaverse with factory digital twin
Through a partnership with CWX Technologies, Swinburne University of Technology's Factory of the Future will be the latest space to enter the metaverse. [ + ]
Using imagination to reduce snacking
The 'meal-recall effect' where you imagine a recent meal as larger than reality may reduce snacking, University of Cambridge research has shown. [ + ]
The Packaging Innovation & Design Awards finalists revealed
Finalists for the 2023 round of the annual PIDA have been announced, with a number of innovations recognised across 11 categories. [ + ]
