Industry News
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Ferrero delivers on sustainability despite pandemic
Confectionery manufacturer Ferrero Group has released its 12th Sustainability Report. [ + ]
The science of scent for flavour in food
Researchers study sense of smell to optimise food for consumption. [ + ]
UNSW hosts Future of Food event for Science Week
UNSW Sydney has announced it will host a range of events for National Science Week, including a discussion on how lab-grown meat might save the planet. [ + ]
APCO launches Recycled Content Guide for businesses
The Recycled Content Guide is a practical resource to support Australian organisations to use more recycled content in their packaging. [ + ]
Pneumatic control for soft robots
Pneumatic soft robots still use some electronic components to control movements but now engineers have designed a pneumatic RAM chip using microfluidic valves. [ + ]
F&B businesses receive grants from AMGC fund
Three Australian businesses in the food and beverage sector have received grants under the latest round of AMGC's Commercialisation Fund. [ + ]
Electric truck for VB beer deliveries in Melbourne
The Volvo FL all-electric truck will be the first of many Linfox electric vehicles that deliver Victoria Bitter. [ + ]
Food & Hospitality Queensland postponed until October
Organisers have announced the event will be moving to new dates amid concerns about the coronavirus pandemic. [ + ]
tna appoints new general manager for North African venture
The new manager will assume responsibility for on-the-ground customer services and technical support for Algeria, Libya, Morocco and Tunisia. [ + ]
Pet food could be linked to dog deaths in Victoria
Pet food regulator PrimeSafe is investigating a cluster of dogs affected with severe liver disease in Victoria. [ + ]
Naked Wines fund helps independent winemakers amid tariffs
The online wine retailer opened up a $5 million rescue fund to support independent winemakers hit hard by the trade war. [ + ]
Heinz Tomato Ketchup introduces 100% recyclable cap
Kraft Heinz has announced it is introducing new sustainable caps for its squeezy sauce bottles in a move that will make both the bottle and cap 100% recyclable. [ + ]