Industry News
Consumers are increasingly reaching for non-alcoholic drinks
Brewers and other alcohol manufacturers are developing alcohol-free beverages as consumers show an increased willingness to forego alcohol entirely. [ + ]
Mondi receives Hungaropack award
The packaging company was recognised for its sustainable packaging. [ + ]
Cultured meat company builds up with funding
The company has developed a low-cost scaffolding technology that makes growing meat in a lab more accessible. [ + ]
Enmin expansion continues with launch of new electrical division
Enmin has expanded its range of services with a dedicated electrical services division to encompass all forms of electrical installation and maintenance. [ + ]
evian launches recycled plastic bottle range
Planning to become circular by 2025, the bottled water company has now introduced a range of 'bottles made from bottles' to reduce the use of virgin plastic. [ + ]
APCO releases Collective Impact Report
The report outlines the progress being made towards the 2025 National Packaging Targets and offers recommendations on how to meet them. [ + ]
University of Queensland to launch food innovation group
Funding has been allocated to the university as part of a scheme by the Australian Government to combine local businesses with academic know-how. [ + ]
AIP releases 2021 Salary Survey report
The report details the make-up of packaging industry members and covers information such as salary, experience and education. [ + ]
Plant-based foods rise in popularity since pandemic began
Since the beginning of the pandemic, plant-based foods, dairy alternatives in particular, have proven to be increasingly popular. [ + ]
JBS moves into cultivated meat sector
With the acquisition of a cultivated meat company, JBS has signalled that it will be moving steadily into the field of grown proteins. [ + ]
Unilever sells tea business
The manufacturing giant has sold its ekaterra tea business to a large investment group. [ + ]
Wine veteran honoured by industry group
Australian Grape and Wine has recognised Jane Mitchell as a life member due to her long service to the South Australian wine industry. [ + ]
APCO Annual Awards winners announced
The winners of the packaging organisation's awards were announced, with food companies seeing nods for their support of sustainable practices. [ + ]
A natural way to manufacture wild strawberry flavour
A fungus has been used by scientists to produce a natural wild strawberry scent. [ + ]
Aussie startup wins big in FoodBytes! Pitch competition
An Australian company has won a prestigious award from the startup mentorship program as it saw recognition for its sustainable food wrap. [ + ]
