Industry News
High steaks: cell-grown meat company inks partnerships
The company, which grew its product in space in 2019, has signed deals with two of Asia's largest food companies in order to bring its steaks to market. [ + ]
Coca-Cola Australia enters seltzer drinks market
The company has launched its Topo Chico hard seltzer brand in time for summer. [ + ]
Food and grocery industry marches past disaster
The latest industry report by Australian Food and Grocery Council shows industry resilience during the difficulties of the pandemic and fires, reporting a 4% growth to almost $133 billion. [ + ]
Refined banana fibre alternative for moulded food packaging
Papyrus Australia has recently completed a proof-of-concept trial which has demonstrated the commercial viability of using 100% refined banana fibre. [ + ]
Circular packaging economy guide launches
An overview of the Global Packaging Design for Recycling Guide will be provided in an hour-long online seminar on 4 October. [ + ]
Oil and snack companies team up to reduce deforestation
Three companies are hoping to incentivise sustainable palm oil farming through educational programs. [ + ]
Snack company introduces compostable bags
Frito-Lay will be using compostable bags, which produce 60% fewer greenhouse gas emissions, for some of its products as part of a pilot program. [ + ]
Uncle Ben's relaunches in Australia as Ben's Original
The microwaveable rice brand was renamed last year and the relaunch is more than just a new name and packaging change. [ + ]
Fake meat from by-product of soy milk production
Researchers develop a meat analogue using fermented okara (soy press cake), which is claimed to be nutritious with less salt and saturated fats than real meat. [ + ]
Mars Wrigley unwraps investment for its Ballarat factory
The $30 million investment will see improvements to its current lines as well as the introduction of new ranges. [ + ]
Youfoodz to build new production facility in Qld
Youfoodz is set to begin construction of a purpose-built 13,700m2 facility in Queensland, which could double production. [ + ]
Natural nitrate replacement for cured meats discovered
Researchers have found that a chemical from a Japanese plant could take the place of the nitrite preservative in cured meats such as bacon and sausages. [ + ]
CSIRO applications now open for agrifood SMEs
The CSIRO has opened applications to its program designed for SMEs who want to investigate their R&D opportunities in the agrifood sector. [ + ]
Case-in point: scientists develop plant-protein probiotic
Canadian researchers are developing a plant-based fermented beverage with a nutritional quality comparable to casein, an animal protein found in milk. [ + ]
Brewing a high-tech coffee
Researchers at VTT in Finland have produced lab-grown coffee that tastes and smells like the real deal. [ + ]
