Industry News
SPC requires all staff to be fully vaccinated by December
Food manufacturer SPC is mandating that all of its staff must be fully vaccinated by the end of November to gain entry to any of the company's locations. [ + ]
Testing kit developed for native bush fruits
The digital chemistry toolkit could help in the production of popular native fruits such as Kakadu, Green and Burdekin plums. [ + ]
Nominations open for ARBS 2022 Industry Awards
The ARBS 2022 Industry Awards event recognises excellence and outstanding contributions within Australia's HVAC, refrigeration and building services industry. [ + ]
ACCC recommits to infant formula marketing restrictions
The ACCC accepted that the MAIF Agreement would continue to ensure important restrictions on the promotion of breastmilk substitutes. [ + ]
'Rosie' view on Australian manufacturing from AMCG
The AMCG learning module hosted by Dr 'Rosie' Barnes is designed to help food and beverage manufacturers take advantage of current opportunities. [ + ]
Australian wine industry needs new focus post China tariffs
If new markets are not established, China's anti-dumping measures could cost at least $2.4 billion over a five-year period. [ + ]
Agolin and Barry Callebaut trial method for low-carbon milk
Agolin SA has used its feed supplement in a methodogy trial to quantify and certify CO2 reductions for dairy producers. [ + ]
Recyclable tags: the best thing since sliced bread
Tip Top will roll out its 100% recycled and recyclable cardboard bread tags across New South Wales and Victoria this month. [ + ]
Program released for Australasian Packaging mini conference
The AIP has announced that the full program for the 2021 Australasian Packaging mini conference is available. [ + ]
Qld egg farmer gets carbon neutral certified
Queensland egg farmer Yallamundi Farm has become Climate Active Carbon Neutral certified well ahead of its target for 2022. [ + ]
Flexicon expands global headquarters in the US
Flexicon Corporation has announced it has expanded manufacturing space at its headquarters in the USA. [ + ]
Amcor unveils compostable packaging partnership
Amcor has partnered with compostable packaging producer TIPA to bring compostable packaging to ANZ. [ + ]
Digital twins of orchards created to boost food production
Scientists are creating 'digital twins' of mango and macadamia orchards to help boost food production. [ + ]
Meat quality research project receives ARC Linkage grant
The University of Adelaide has been awarded nearly $2 million in Linkage grants by the Australian Research Council (ARC) for four projects — one could benefit the meat industry. [ + ]
Krill protein pilot plant being built in Norway
As the functional 'new' foods sector grows, GEA is set to design and develop a pilot plant for krill protein products for the food and beverage market. [ + ]
