Industry News
Bacardi reducing GHG emissions from its rum by 50%
The greenhouse gas emissions from Bacardi's rum productions in Puerto Rico will be halved by adopting a cogeneration system. [ + ]
Food & Hospitality Queensland opens for registration
The convention will include special events such as product demonstrations and cooking classes. [ + ]
Nestlé launches plant-based Milo drink in Thailand
The ready-to-drink product uses only plant-based ingredients and continues the trend of Nestlé's growing interest in the dairy-free sector. [ + ]
Pulse guide serves to boost Qld economy
A guide has been published for farmers in Queensland that is intended to impart knowledge about harvesting, storing and treating pulses grown in the state. [ + ]
Paper bottle company acquired by HP
HP has acquired Choose Packaging, known for its paper-based bottles, as it expands further into the sustainable packaging market. [ + ]
Olive oil filtration method improves shelf life and scores 96
An extra virgin olive oil that uses a special filtration system for longer conservation has scored 96 points in the 2022 Flos Olei guide. [ + ]
Beer industry brews a strong world economy
A report has been released that shows the worldwide economic impact of the beer-brewing industry. [ + ]
Entries now open for 2022 PIDA Awards
The Australasian Packaging Innovation and Design Awards are given out in recognition of companies and individuals making a difference to the packaging sector. [ + ]
Aerofloat awarded wastewater contract for Sydney Fish Market development
Aerofloat Australia has been contracted to design and build two wastewater treatment plants for the new Sydney Fish Market development at Blackwattle Bay. [ + ]
Avery Dennison launches packaging innovator program
The AD Stretch program hopes to solve packaging and labelling challenges by tapping into the talent of startups across Asia–Pacific. [ + ]
Fënn Foods secures capital investment
The producer of meat alternatives has seen investment from a large fund manager owing to the company's presence in the increasingly popular market segment. [ + ]
Government must boost local manufacturing, says AFGC
The AFGC has released its submission for the federal Budget, strongly encouraging the government to invest in local manufacturing capacities. [ + ]
Pollen Consulting Group and Argon & Co combine
The two companies have combined their supply chain consultancy businesses, with an eye for expansion across Southeast Asia. [ + ]
Bonfiglioli celebrates international milestone
Bonfiglioli has celebrated the manufacture of its millionth product at its Italian EVO plant, which is Industry 4.0 enabled and uses renewable energy for power. [ + ]
Blacklip oyster could hold key to Qld industry
Queensland may have an oyster field day thanks to the production of a notoriously hard to farm variety. [ + ]
