Industry News
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Ferndale Confectionery to build new facility in Ballarat
Ballarat's Ferndale Confectionery looks to expand its operations after being awarded $400,000 from the federal government's Manufacturing Modernisation Fund. [ + ]
Nestlé explores emerging technologies for cultured meat
Nestlé is evaluating technologies for cultured meat or cultured-meat ingredients with several external partners and and start-ups. [ + ]
Research hub opens for onshore lobster aquaculture
A new Australian research hub hopes to establish a sustainable onshore lobster aquaculture industry. [ + ]
Fresh hop product developed for craft beers
Hop supplier Yakima Chief Hops (YCH) has launched a frozen fresh hops product, which could help bring fresh hop craft beer to the world. [ + ]
Ferrero trials recyclable displays
Ferrero Australia is trialling 100% recyclable point-of-sale displays, which could save 10 km2 of plastic. [ + ]
Tetra Pak named among top sustainability leaders
Tetra Pak has been recognised by the 50 Climate Leaders Project as one of the 50 companies that have taken effective action in the fight against climate change. [ + ]
Virtual AIP Australasian Packaging Conference in August
The 2021 AIP Australasian Packaging mini conference will be run as a virtual edition on 17–18 August. [ + ]
