Industry News
Milk co-op cops penalty from ACCC
The Dairy Farmers Milk Co-operative was fined for not publishing its milk purchase agreements, which give farmers a fair look at prices and contracts. [ + ]
Donating excess food is only a click away for food manufacturers
Yume has introduced a new online B2B system to allow food manufacturers and producers to donate excess food directly to charities. [ + ]
SPC cleared to mandate COVID-19 vaccines for workers
After an inspection by Work Safe Victoria, SPC has been given the go-ahead to require vaccinations for its workers. [ + ]
Udderly strong results from Victorian dairy industry
Victoria's dairy industry has had a year of good growth, with the 2020–21 Dairy Farm Monitor report revealing best results in years. [ + ]
Bugs beware: quick test for fatal cacao disease developed
Chocolate makers may indirectly benefit from a test that can quickly detect asymptomatic plants for the disease that has killed thousands of cacao trees. [ + ]
Manufacturers beware: forklift safety crackdown in NSW
With an incident involving a forklift occurring every day, six days a week, SafeWork NSW has issued a warning to businesses using forklifts, that they will be visited during this crackdown. [ + ]
Coca-Cola Australia enters seltzer drinks market
The company has launched its Topo Chico hard seltzer brand in time for summer. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Oil and snack companies team up to reduce deforestation
Three companies are hoping to incentivise sustainable palm oil farming through educational programs. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
