Industry News
Oil-water separation with biofilm solution
Researchers from NC State have discovered that certain bacteria make a slimy but tough biofilm for protection and motility — and it can be used to separate water and oil. [ + ]
LAPP Australia celebrates connectivity pioneer Oskar Lapp
After escaping the Soviet Union as a POW, Oskar Lapp created a solution to a common problem. He turned that innovation into a global empire. [ + ]
Australian-made Cadbury chocolate from sustainably sourced cocoa
In time for Easter, Cadbury has announced that 100% of the cocoa volume sourced for its Australian-made products comes from 100% sustainably source cocoa. [ + ]
Asahi's beer to be brewed with Aussie barley
Asahi Beverages has announced it will overhaul its supply chain to source barley directly from Australian farmers for the first time in decades. [ + ]
Mars and Danimer Scientific create biodegradable packaging
The initiative will be first rolled out through the Skittles brand to US consumers between late 2021 and early 2022. [ + ]
Mars Wrigley Australia appoints supply chain director
The confectionery company said the move will help advance the business's supply chain transformation. [ + ]
Pollen Consulting expands to UK market
Pollen Consulting Group has announced it will expand into the UK market after five years of success in Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
Fermented milk's potential to reduce hypertension
The research suggests that there is potential for the creation of tailor-made fermented milks to help reduce hypertension. [ + ]
Bookings open for AIP beverage packaging training course
The training course aims to provide the winning recipe in developing beverage packaging to lead in the marketplace. [ + ]
Heineken developing low-carbon glass beer bottles
Heineken is collaborating with Glass Futures to develop low-carbon glass bottles and improve processes across the supply chain. [ + ]
Nestlé meets pledge and joins EU cage-free egg call
Nestlé has joined a call for the European Union to outlaw cages for laying hens. [ + ]
New ice cream trends emerge but flavour still king
These include non-dairy formulations, low sugar recipes, cleaner labels and ethical ingredients. [ + ]
Canadian farm chooses Wyma Solutions for post-harvest processing
Canada's ATV Farms has selected Wyma Solutions to deliver two large post-harvest vegetable grading and packing lines for carrots and onions. [ + ]
SPC launches into the ready meals food market in Tasmania
SPC has launched into the Tasmanian ready meals food market with The Good Meal Company. [ + ]
Corona's six-packs made from surplus barley straw
Corona is leveraging a sustainable technology that repurposes surplus barley straw to create a paper packaging solution for its six-packs of beer. [ + ]
