Industry News
High steaks: cell-grown meat company inks partnerships
The company, which grew its product in space in 2019, has signed deals with two of Asia's largest food companies in order to bring its steaks to market. [ + ]
Refined banana fibre alternative for moulded food packaging
Papyrus Australia has recently completed a proof-of-concept trial which has demonstrated the commercial viability of using 100% refined banana fibre. [ + ]
Circular packaging economy guide launches
An overview of the Global Packaging Design for Recycling Guide will be provided in an hour-long online seminar on 4 October. [ + ]
Food and grocery industry marches past disaster
The latest industry report by Australian Food and Grocery Council shows industry resilience during the difficulties of the pandemic and fires, reporting a 4% growth to almost $133 billion. [ + ]
Oil and snack companies team up to reduce deforestation
Three companies are hoping to incentivise sustainable palm oil farming through educational programs. [ + ]
Snack company introduces compostable bags
Frito-Lay will be using compostable bags, which produce 60% fewer greenhouse gas emissions, for some of its products as part of a pilot program. [ + ]
Uncle Ben's relaunches in Australia as Ben's Original
The microwaveable rice brand was renamed last year and the relaunch is more than just a new name and packaging change. [ + ]
Natural nitrate replacement for cured meats discovered
Researchers have found that a chemical from a Japanese plant could take the place of the nitrite preservative in cured meats such as bacon and sausages. [ + ]
Fake meat from by-product of soy milk production
Researchers develop a meat analogue using fermented okara (soy press cake), which is claimed to be nutritious with less salt and saturated fats than real meat. [ + ]
Mars Wrigley unwraps investment for its Ballarat factory
The $30 million investment will see improvements to its current lines as well as the introduction of new ranges. [ + ]
Youfoodz to build new production facility in Qld
Youfoodz is set to begin construction of a purpose-built 13,700m2 facility in Queensland, which could double production. [ + ]
CSIRO applications now open for agrifood SMEs
The CSIRO has opened applications to its program designed for SMEs who want to investigate their R&D opportunities in the agrifood sector. [ + ]
Buzz-iness is good for bee-free honey start-up
A Californian start-up that produces honey without any bees has seen interest from investors. [ + ]
Order up: robot cooks and prints custom food
Researchers have developed a method of printing and cooking food using blue lasers. [ + ]
Case-in point: scientists develop plant-protein probiotic
Canadian researchers are developing a plant-based fermented beverage with a nutritional quality comparable to casein, an animal protein found in milk. [ + ]
