Industry News
Amcor unveils compostable packaging partnership
Amcor has partnered with compostable packaging producer TIPA to bring compostable packaging to ANZ. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Digital twins of orchards created to boost food production
Scientists are creating 'digital twins' of mango and macadamia orchards to help boost food production. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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 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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
