Industry News
Report shows growth potential for organic baby food market
The organic baby food market is expected to continue its growth, with the market expected to be worth over US$12 billion by 2028. [ + ]
2022 PIDA Awards — entries close in one month
Entries close in one month for 2022 Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design (PIDA) Awards. [ + ]
Panel created for Australia–China WTO dispute
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. [ + ]
Polyphenol analyser for the wine industry
Vinventions, in partnership with Jet Technologies, has launched a decision-making tool that measures the polyphenol content at different stages of the winemaking process. [ + ]
Danone becomes B Corp certified in Oceania
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. [ + ]
Egg industry sustainability report released
A report has been released that looks at the egg industry’s economic viability, how it is approaching sustainability and its future traceability efforts. [ + ]
Unilever scoops up paper tubs for UK ice-cream brand
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. [ + ]
Qld scientists develop cattle age test using tail hair
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. [ + ]
Researchers call for transparency in pet food labelling
After finding that samples of vulnerable sharks had been packaged under generic terms such as "fish", calls are being made for transparency in labelling. [ + ]
Celebrating women in the manufacturing industry
For International Women's Day, the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Council is highlighting the work of women in the manufacturing sector. [ + ]
Ambitious plans in the National Obesity Strategy
The federal government has announced a number of ambitious plans in the recently launched National Obesity Strategy, including a possible pricing approach. [ + ]
Project director appointed for food manufacturing hub Turbine
A project director has been appointed to the Turbine Precinct, which is foreseen as a major manufacturing, education and research hub on the Sunshine Coast. [ + ]
Seaweed fish food research wins innovation award
Research into the use of seaweed as a replacement for antibiotics in aquaculture has received a cash prize from the government. [ + ]
'Sustainability scale' labelling to reduce plastic pollution
Scientists from the United Kingdom and Australia have suggested the adoption of a 'sustainability scale' label for plastic to help consumers. [ + ]
How age demographics shape demand for healthy foods
Kerry has released an e-book with analysis of how different consumer groups view the health benefits of foods. [ + ]