Industry News
$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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Showcasing technology for the red meat processing industry
From robot dogs to virtual reality glasses, AMPC's inaugural Innovation Showcase event unveiled the latest technology that will transform the red meat processing industry. [ + ]
Wine initiative is sharing the drop across Japan and Korea
Australia's Minister for Trade Don Farrell has announced that Rosemary Macdonald and Suzie Chung will be Wine Country Managers for Japan and Korea, respectively, in a wine industry initiative. [ + ]
Automated MFC selected as awards finalist
An automated Micro-Fulfillment Centre (MFC) solution with 24/7 click and collect is a finalist in the Australian Supply Chain and Logistics Awards (ASCLA). [ + ]
CH4 Global and Siemens collaborate to help reduce methane emissions
Siemens and CH4 Global collaborate on digitalisation to help reduce methane emissions in livestock. [ + ]
