Industry News
Haigh's Chocolates turns 110, with new facility planned
On 1 May, Haigh's Chocolates recognised 110 years of chocolate making in Australia, and also has plans to open a new $120m facility later in the year. [ + ]
Texture challenge for plant-based calamari
Recreating the chewy texture properties of fried calamari rings in a plant-based form has been a challenge, but scientists now believe they may have matched seafood with softness and elasticity. [ + ]
Fonterra plans to close canning and packaging facility in Hamilton
Fonterra plans to close its Canpac site, which blends and packages milk powders, at the end of July as a result of its decision to focus on higher value ingredients. [ + ]
Report highlights priority areas for F&B sector's packaging transition
Researchers at Australia’s Food and Beverage Accelerator have developed a roadmap to help Australian food and beverage businesses shift towards more eco-friendly packaging. [ + ]
Two Aussie startup finalists in PepsiCo Greenhouse Accelerator Program
The PepsiCo program attracted strong interest from startups across Australia and NZ seeking assistance to scale their sustainability solutions across the food and beverage value chain. [ + ]
Malting alternative could reduce beer production costs
A US economic study has found that rice malt could help to decrease beer production costs by up to 12%, and also make gluten-free beers more feasible for small-scale brewers. [ + ]
Testing a healthier, less gassy cattle feed
Researchers are exploring a new type of cattle feed that could help to reduce levels of dairy methane gas, as well as allowing dairy cows to use nutrients more efficiently. [ + ]
Sauerkraut better than raw cabbage for gut health
Sauerkraut could help protect your gut, according to a new UC Davis study, suggesting the fermented cabbage may support digestion and protect against illness. [ + ]
AIP packaging courses to run during FoodTech Qld 2025
The AIP will be providing two globally recognised mini training courses alongside FoodTech QLD covering corrugated packaging and flexible packaging. [ + ]
Kerry opens taste manufacturing facility in Rwanda
Kerry is expanding in East Africa, opening a taste manufacturing facility in Rwanda to support local food and beverage manufacturers. [ + ]
Food of the future: Anuga presents food trends for 2025
Anuga, together with Innova Market Insights, presents future food trends and focal themes for its 2025 event. [ + ]
Visy smashes recycled glass content target in New Zealand
Visy celebrates with food and beverage companies its achievement of an average of 70% recycled glass content in bottles and jars made at its New Zealand operations in 2024. [ + ]
Turning oats into more than milk: ingredient innovation project
A Danish partnership that unites food scientists, producers and manufacturers is exploring oat fractionation with membrane technology to upscale plant-based innovations. [ + ]
Label Power expands production capacity for food labels, carcass tags and packaging solutions
Label Power has purchased the Bobst Master M5X UV 430 flexo label and coupon press, which allows it to meet the growing demands for food industry applications. [ + ]
Australia's southern bluefin tuna achieves sustainable certification
Claimed as a world's first, the Australian Southern Bluefin Tuna Industry Association has had its purse seine fishery certified as sustainable with MSC certification. [ + ]
