Industry News
Education initiative to help SMEs switch to sustainable packaging
An industry education initiative has been launched to help small businesses make the switch to sustainable packaging and adopt the Australasian Recycling Label. [ + ]
New Zealand wine export value hits all-time high
According to the New Zealand Winegrowers Annual Report for 2022, the value of New Zealand wine in international markets is stronger than ever. [ + ]
Barry Callebaut introduces its second generation of chocolate
Barry Callebaut has redesigned how chocolate is made — from farming, fermentation and roasting, it is putting 'cocoa first and sugar last'. [ + ]
$500m pumped into Australia's agrifoodtech sector in 2021
An agrifoodtech sector report shows investors tipped more than half a billion dollars into Australian startups last year, and predicts a bright outlook for 2022. [ + ]
Can taller food improve flavour?
The growing height of foods might leave us open-mouthed, but some research has shown the tall trend could come with unexpected taste benefits. [ + ]
Budget 22/23 — is it enough for the manufacturing industry?
Last night, Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down an updated Australian Federal Budget with key economic forecasts. [ + ]
Australian Lamb Company bought by Minerva Australia
Minerva Australia has acquired 100% of issued shares in Australian Lamb Company for AU$400 million. [ + ]
Bacardi is cutting plastic pourers out of packaging
Bacardi is cutting approximately 140 tons of single-use plastic annually, by removing plastic pourers from its bottles in a number of countries. [ + ]
New macadamia varieties to lower production costs
Macadamia growers could reduce their labour costs in the future through new tree varieties that are shorter and enter production earlier. [ + ]
Coles takes food deliveries to new heights
South East Queenslanders will be the first to trial a new store-to-door drone delivery service that brings groceries direct to homes in just minutes. [ + ]
Joining forces to develop cellular foods of the future
A new cellular agriculture consortium launched by Tufts University is designed to help members with pre-competitive research to develop future food from cell culture. [ + ]
Federal government to boost funding for Factory of the Future
The federal government has announced support for the expansion of the Factory of the Future in Adelaide. [ + ]
SPC Baked Beans awarded consumers' favourite by Canstar Blue
The SPC Baked Beans range has been awarded the best on the market by Australian consumers, according to Canstar Blue's first-ever baked beans review. [ + ]
Veuve Clicquot launches 'virgin tree-free' champagne box
Veuve Clicquot has partnered with Canopy to develop a champagne gift box made from 50% recycled paper and 50% hemp. [ + ]
Chocolate made with 30% less sugar using AI
Valio has used the latest artificial intelligence technology together with its milk powder ingredient to develop a five-layered chocolate bar to meet consumer tastes. [ + ]
