Industry News
Australian beverage companies increase sugar reduction target
A group of Australia's largest soft drink makers has committed to increase its Sugar Reduction Pledge from 20 to 25% by 2025 for all non-alcohol beverages. [ + ]
FSANZ 2022 stakeholder satisfaction survey open
The 2022 Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) stakeholder satisfaction survey is open from 26 September to 21 November 2022. [ + ]
NZ wine industry welcomes increased seasonal worker cap
New Zealand Winegrowers welcomes the announcement that the government has increased the RSE cap to 19,000, providing 3000 additional places. [ + ]
Keeping chicken affordable in times of major cost and supply challenges
The latest poultry report from Rabobank indicates that the outlook for the global poultry industry remains strong despite cost and supply challenges. [ + ]
Chickpeas market to reach US$17.8 billion by 2031
According to the latest report by Fact.MR, the global chickpeas market is expected to experience above-average growth, reaching US$17.8 billion by 2031. [ + ]
Gassed about beef — serving up methane-reduced beef
The first beef to be produced using methane-reducing Asparagopsis feed supplement, from CH4 Global, was served to the public on 27 September. [ + ]
Unilever CEO announces intention to retire at end of 2023
Unilever CEO Alan Jope intends to retire from the company at the end of 2023, five years after being appointed in January 2019. [ + ]
Pierre Pienaar recognised in packaging hall of fame
The AIP is pleased to advise that its Education Director has been recognised in the Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute hall of fame in the US. [ + ]
Food fermentation research project aims to improve health
The European Cooperation in Science and Technology is funding project PIMENTO to promote innovation in fermented foods. [ + ]
Champagne on a mission to space
Maison Mumm has revealed its first champagne bottle and tasting experience designed for space travel and human spaceflight. [ + ]
Fonterra to keep Australian business
Fonterra has confirmed that it will keep its Australian business, after reporting a normalised profit after tax of NZ$591 million for financial year 2021–22. [ + ]
A sugar substitute in citrus — how sweet is that?
Researchers have discovered natural sweeteners in citrus, providing opportunities for a natural sugar substitute in the food and beverage industry. [ + ]
$45 million investment into flexible packaging
Amcor will invest $45 million into ePac flexible packaging (ePac), a digitally-based flexible packaging company. [ + ]
Healthier butter-like spreads
Research chemists with the Agricultural Research Society (ARS) are looking to replace saturated fats found in margarine and spreads with plant-based and natural wax alternatives. [ + ]
Patties and Vesco to be acquired by PAG
Asia–Pacific-focused investment firm PAG has announced that it has entered into agreements to acquire both Patties Foods (Patties) and Vesco Foods (Vesco). [ + ]
