Industry News
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Capilano's new easy-pour pouch packaging
Australian honey maker Capilano is shaking up the honey shelves with its new easy-pour pouch packaging. [ + ]
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). [ + ]
Energy drink trends: Coca-Cola discontinues energy brand in US
While energy drinks have witnessed steady growth in the US, Coca-Cola has decided to discontinue its Coca-Cola Energy brand in North America. [ + ]
Unilever to partner with ENOUGH for plant-based protein innovations
Unilever has announced that it will partner with foodtech company ENOUGH (formerly 3F BIO) to bring new plant-based meat products to market. [ + ]
Woolworths' green packaging goals for its home brand
Woolworths slashes 9000 tonnes of plastic as it transitions its Own Brand range to recyclable, compostable or reusable packaging by 2023. [ + ]
Foodmach appoints Alan Brooke as National Sales Engineer
Packaging automation integrator Foodmach has appointed Alan Brooke as its National Sales Engineer. [ + ]
ABA highlights cultural change in alcohol consumption
Alcohol Beverages Australia has urged the government to consider Australia's cultural change in alcohol use when drafting new legislation. [ + ]
Saputo acquisitions in dairy alternative and value-added ingredients
Saputo has announced two acquisitions: one in dairy alternatives and the other in the value-added ingredients segment. [ + ]
Meaty business: cultured lamb company launches in Vic
Founded by Paul Bevan, Magic Valley has launched its cultured lamb company in Melbourne. [ + ]
Could guilt-free confectionery be possible?
Valio has designed a dairy-based solution to reduce sugar without artificial sweeteners, which will be unveiled at the virtual World Confectionery Conference in June. [ + ]
