Industry News
Sticky fingerprints check provenance of honey
The Australian honey industry could benefit from CSIRO's research that is using DNA testing to reveal the true origins of honey as well as other interesting data. [ + ]
Nestlé's two new water bottle designs revealed
Nestlé develops two new packaging innovations for its Vittel water bottles that function like traditional plastic bottles but use less plastic. [ + ]
Montague and Sun World enter new licence agreement for fruit
At the Hort Connections conference, Montague and Sun World announced a new licence for fruit produced from Sun World stone fruit cultivars grown in Australia. [ + ]
Jet Technologies & Grinders Coffee sustainable packaging initiative
Jet Technologies has teamed up with Grinders Coffee to change up its packaging so it meets the requirements of the RED Group REDcycle initiative. [ + ]
Biosensor to detect gluten quickly and efficiently
Spanish researchers have developed a new device that enables the fast detection of gluten through a simple signalling process. [ + ]
Making processed plant-based protein healthier
Food scientists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst are aiming to make plant-based protein tastier and healthier. [ + ]
The secret to better popping popcorn
A research study identified popcorn varieties with good popping quality. [ + ]
Vietnamese snack could hold key to a natural food preservative
A traditional Vietnamese raw pork snack called Nem Chua could hold the key to developing a natural food preservative with potential food industry applications. [ + ]
Corona crowned world's most valuable beer brand
Despite its unfortunate name association, Corona is once again the world's most valuable beer brand, according to the Brand Finance Alcoholic Drinks 2021 report. [ + ]
Call for speakers — ARBS 2022 seminar series
Professionals in the air conditioning, refrigeration and building services industry are invited to submit abstracts for seminars, panels and workshops to be delivered at ARBS 2022. [ + ]
Arnott's Group sets its sustainability agenda
The Arnott's Group has set its sustainability agenda by releasing its first formal Sustainability Statement, which includes four key commitment areas. [ + ]
Goodman Fielder's nine sustainability goals for 2021
Goodman Fielder has launched nine sustainability goals to tackle food waste, 100% recyclable packaging and net zero emissions. [ + ]
Cyber attack on meat processor
JBS USA announced this week that it had been the target of an organised cybersecurity attack, which has also affected JBS Australia's IT systems. [ + ]
Harmonisation on agenda for international food trade committee
Australia is currently chairing the 25th meeting of the Codex Committee on Food Import and Export Inspection and Certification Systems (CCFICS). [ + ]
Capilano's new easy-pour pouch packaging
Australian honey maker Capilano is shaking up the honey shelves with its new easy-pour pouch packaging. [ + ]