Industry News
Searching for the most popular vegan brands
Analysis has found the most searched for vegan brands in the world, with Beyond Meats beating out its rivals by a healthy margin. [ + ]
Kellogg's UK to have accessibility technology on boxes
The system will allow for blind and partially sighted people to access important information by scanning a code on the box. [ + ]
Global Packaging Forum to run three sessions in September
The sessions are to be run virtually and will feature a range of international speakers and experts. [ + ]
ARBS postponed until August 2022
Australia's air conditioning, refrigeration and building services event has been moved to 16–18 August 2022. [ + ]
Sanitising food processing plants: could good bacteria help?
US scientists are investigating solutions to lower the risk of disease-causing bacteria which could survive sanitisation in beef processing facilities. [ + ]
Lion to shrink its plastic usage on beer packaging
Australasian brewer Lion has pledged to eliminate plastic shrink-wrap from beer packaging within two years and transition away from plastic labels on beer bottles within the next decade. [ + ]
New gas-detecting LEDs pass the sniff test
The new LEDs can be used to easily and cheaply detect gases, including those that are produced by off food [ + ]
Nestlé launches new R+D site in Switzerland
The Swiss site is Nestlé's largest R+D location. [ + ]
Low-sodium salt to improve health
Research has found that those who use a low-sodium, high-potassium diet have a reduced chance of stroke. [ + ]
World dairy experts to gather in Copenhagen for conference
The global dairy conference will be held in Copenhagen this October, with 350 moo-vers and shakers attending in person and hundreds more joining online. [ + ]
Research shows infant formula with natural sugars safe for babies
Chr. Hansen's scientific study found that a unique infant formula with immune-boosting qualities is safe for consumption by babies. [ + ]
Coles bags paper bread bag tags for Own Brand bread
Coles will replace the plastic tags on its Own Brand bread range with a recyclable alternative. [ + ]
Five consumer behaviours that are changing food and beverage innovation
Five trends have been identified that are changing how innovation of food, beverage and supplements occurs. [ + ]
Five themes reshaping the soft drinks sector over 2021/2022
Innovations in packaging, ingredients and sustainability are some of the developments in the field of soft drinks for 2021/2022. [ + ]
Australia Post has committed to the continued delivery of perishables
Australia Post has announced that it will continue to deliver food and other perishable items in a long-term commitment to supporting small businesses. [ + ]