Industry News
Gassed about beef — serving up methane-reduced beef
The first beef to be produced using methane-reducing Asparagopsis feed supplement, from CH4 Global, was served to the public on 27 September. [ + ]
Pierre Pienaar recognised in packaging hall of fame
The AIP is pleased to advise that its Education Director has been recognised in the Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute hall of fame in the US. [ + ]
Unilever CEO announces intention to retire at end of 2023
Unilever CEO Alan Jope intends to retire from the company at the end of 2023, five years after being appointed in January 2019. [ + ]
Fonterra to keep Australian business
Fonterra has confirmed that it will keep its Australian business, after reporting a normalised profit after tax of NZ$591 million for financial year 2021–22. [ + ]
Food fermentation research project aims to improve health
The European Cooperation in Science and Technology is funding project PIMENTO to promote innovation in fermented foods. [ + ]
Champagne on a mission to space
Maison Mumm has revealed its first champagne bottle and tasting experience designed for space travel and human spaceflight. [ + ]
Patties and Vesco to be acquired by PAG
Asia–Pacific-focused investment firm PAG has announced that it has entered into agreements to acquire both Patties Foods (Patties) and Vesco Foods (Vesco). [ + ]
Healthier butter-like spreads
Research chemists with the Agricultural Research Society (ARS) are looking to replace saturated fats found in margarine and spreads with plant-based and natural wax alternatives. [ + ]
Researchers find the foodchain soiled by plastics
A study from the University of Eastern Finland shows that lettuce can take up nanoplastics from the soil and transfer them into the food chain. [ + ]
$45 million investment into flexible packaging
Amcor will invest $45 million into ePac flexible packaging (ePac), a digitally-based flexible packaging company. [ + ]
A sugar substitute in citrus — how sweet is that?
Researchers have discovered natural sweeteners in citrus, providing opportunities for a natural sugar substitute in the food and beverage industry. [ + ]
Intent Group joins Argon & Co ANZ
Global management consultancy firm Argon & Co announced that it has been joined by Intent Group in New Zealand. [ + ]
Beer brewing hops on B corp accreditation
Brick Lane Brewing has become B Corp certified, making it one of the few brewing companies in Australia to hold the global standard. [ + ]
Track-and-trace trial of cherry and potato supply chains
The trial simulated a product recall and the results show the benefits that could be achieved by the adoption of a digital standards-based traceability system. [ + ]
Bee organic
A $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture will enable a team of researchers to assess foraging patterns of honey bees on organic farms. [ + ]
