As a result of Harvard research into bulletproof material and surgical implants, a recently funded startup is now producing a meat alternative. [ + ]

In February, UK-based Elemental signed its first licensing agreement for its protein and fat recovery process technology with one of Europe's leading food processors. [ + ]

The new recycling plant in Albury–Wodonga is a co-venture between several companies, including CCEP and Asahi. [ + ]

With research showing that Australians are aware of the importance of reducing packaging weight, Nestlé has introduced packaging for Easter that addresses this. [ + ]

A census that examines the South Australian food industry has been released, showing where growth can be expected and how sectors have changed over time. [ + ]

The organic baby food market is expected to continue its growth, with the market expected to be worth over US$12 billion by 2028. [ + ]

SMC Corporation Australia New Zealand (ANZ) will be exhibiting at AUSPACK 2022 with the theme 'Smart Steps to Flexible Manufacturing with NextGen Automation'. [ + ]

Entries close in one month for 2022 Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design (PIDA) Awards. [ + ]

A panel has been established to deal with the dispute between China and Australia over the former country's anti-dumping duties on Australian wines. [ + ]

Vinventions, in partnership with Jet Technologies, has launched a decision-making tool that measures the polyphenol content at different stages of the winemaking process. [ + ]

The company’s local businesses are joining the B Corporation movement as part of a push by the company to bring about social and environmental change globally. [ + ]

A report has been released that looks at the egg industry’s economic viability, how it is approaching sustainability and its future traceability efforts. [ + ]

After finding that samples of vulnerable sharks had been packaged under generic terms such as "fish", calls are being made for transparency in labelling. [ + ]

With just a hair from a cow's tail, scientists in Queensland have been able to find the age of cows, which could prove useful for cattle farms and meat traits. [ + ]

Unilever has switched to a paper-based tub for one of its ice-cream brands in the UK which will reduce virgin plastic use by hundreds of tonnes annually. [ + ]