Industry News
Paper alternative for blister tablet packaging wins award
Syntegon and Huhtamaki develop a sustainable paper alternative to plastic blisters for tablets and capsules, which has won a German Packaging Award. [ + ]
New Banjo BDM to explore unlocking SME growth
Banjo Loans has boosted its NSW broker channel team with new Business Development Manager Frances Rikard-Bell. [ + ]
The colour of tomatoes may affect their flavour
The pigments that colour tomatoes may also affect their flavour, according to a joint study by the University of Tsukuba and the University of Florida. [ + ]
HRS Heat Exchangers acquired by Exchanger Industries Limited
HRS Heat Exchangers has announced that it has been acquired by Canadian company Exchanger Industries Limited (EIL). [ + ]
Submerging cages could be the answer for fish farming
The use of submerged cages may be the answer the aquaculture industry is looking for, a new Griffith University-led review has found. [ + ]
AIP to support PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2021
Event organisers PMMI confirmed it will be an in-person event held on 27-29 September at the Las Vegas Convention Centre, USA. [ + ]
Results of latest Australian Total Diet Study released
The FSANZ study investigated levels of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in a broad range of foods and beverages — the results are good news for Australians. [ + ]
The importance of wine closure selection
Different wines are suited to different wine closures, and the selection of closures can have an impact on a wine’s taste, quality and shelf-life. [ + ]
Weed could create potential challenge for gluten-free products
Australian research has identified a weed issue that could affect gluten-free crops, such as millet, buckwheat and sorghum, used to make some gluten-free products. [ + ]
Cause of Victorian dog death cluster identified
Agriculture Victoria was made aware of 45 cases of dogs, of which 10 have died, suffering from severe liver disease in the Gippsland region in early July. [ + ]
Vegetable fat development could be used for margarines
KU Leuven researchers have developed an unsaturated fat that remains solid at room temperature, unlike traditional unsaturated fats such as olive oil. [ + ]
Kerbside coffee capsule recycling pilot to begin in Sydney
Sydney's northern suburbs will be the first to trial a kerbside aluminium coffee capsule recycling pilot. [ + ]
Pact and Cleanaway to build $38m plastic recycling plant in Vic
The recycling plant will help to facilitate the inclusion of locally processed recycled resin into food, dairy and other packaging. [ + ]
FSANZ calls for comment on infant formula production method
The application looks to permit the voluntary addition of 2′-FL produced by microbial fermentation using a new genetically modified production strain. [ + ]
Ferrero delivers on sustainability despite pandemic
Confectionery manufacturer Ferrero Group has released its 12th Sustainability Report. [ + ]
