Industry News
On the shelf: Capilano launches low GI honey
Capilano has launched a low GI honey, which has endorsement from the Glycaemic Index Foundation. [ + ]
AIP provides online training courses for packaging industry
The Australian Institute of Packaging is moving five of its training courses to a virtual platform, with the first training course to be held on 16 June. [ + ]
Heat and Control partners with Oxipack Leak Detection
Heat and Control and Oxipack are set to bring innovative non-destructive leak detection solutions for packaging to Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
Berry Global supplies recycled packaging to Mondelēz International
Berry Global Group is collaborating with Mondelēz International to supply packaging containing recycled plastic for Philadelphia cream cheese. [ + ]
Nestlé plant-based burger no longer 'incredible' in Europe
Nestlé must rename its plant-based burgers sold in Europe, after a Dutch court granted an injunction filed by Impossible Foods. [ + ]
Asahi acquires Carlton & United Breweries
Carlton & United Breweries is now officially owned by Asahi Beverages, with the aquisition completed last week. [ + ]
Yay whey! China allows whey permeate exports
Arla Foods Ingredients, a global supplier of whey permeate, has announced that whey permeate can now be exported to China for use in food and drink products. [ + ]
BASF compostable polymer production set to increase
BASF and Red Avenue New Materials Group have signed an agreement, enabling Red Avenue to produce and sell PBAT materials in China. [ + ]
Sugar warning labels work, researchers reveal
US researchers have examined more than 20 studies and found that warning labels on sugary drinks led to consumers making healthier drink choices. [ + ]
Packaging webinar: Hero or villain in a circular economy?
The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) and thinkstep-anz will host a webinar on 23 June 2020, addressing Cradle to Cradle certification and LCA. [ + ]
Capitalise on the home-grown trend
An Australian Made ad campaign has been launched this month to help local manufacturers capitalise on a renewed interest in locally made goods. [ + ]
Funding for Qld poultry farm boosts regional development
A Rural Economic Development Grant of up to $250K could help a Queensland organic poultry producer boost employment opportunities and expand its business. [ + ]
Rising potential for Aussie wheat in Asian market
Research from AEGIC has found that the white seed coat in Australian wheat varieties gives Aussie wheat an advantage over competitors in the Asian wholegrain market. [ + ]
Bush food: researching the green plum
Researchers from the University of Queensland are investigating the health benefits of the green plum, a native Australian fruit grown in East Arnhem Land. [ + ]
The impact of COVID-19 on Chinese wine consumer behaviour
Wine Intelligence has found that Chinese wine drinkers consumed more wine during COVID-19 restrictions and bought more wine from online retailers. [ + ]
