Industry News
Anuga 2021 food and beverage trade show nearly fully booked
International food and beverage industry event Anuga has reported positive registration figures ahead of its hybrid format launch. [ + ]
Which juicing technique is best for your health?
New research has found the choice of household juicing technique can influence health outcomes from common vegetable juices. [ + ]
Clean label pectin market to bounce back after pandemic
New research has found nearly 80% of the clean label pectin demand has been concentrated in the food and beverage sector. [ + ]
Funding for food manufacturing in WA
The Western Australian Government has allocated $10.2 million towards projects that will supercharge food and beverage manufacturing in WA. [ + ]
Sweet smart: recyclable paper packaging for Smarties
The Nestlé Smarties brand is now using recyclable paper packaging for its confectionery products worldwide. [ + ]
Wine industry leader recognised in Australia Day awards
The chairman of the national association for winegrape and wine producers has received the Order of Australia (AO) on Australia Day. [ + ]
Amcor unveils three-pronged sustainability roadmap
Amcor is applying a three-pronged approach to achieve its goal of making all of its packaging reusable or recyclable by 2025. [ + ]
WA business Mrs Mac's appoints new CEO
WA family-owned food company Mrs Mac's has appointed a new CEO replacing Paul Slaughter, who assumed the role six years ago. [ + ]
Aussie Honey Gold mangoes unveil a new look
Queensland-based Piñata Farms has unveiled a new look for its specialty Honey Gold mangoes this season. [ + ]
New way to authenticate coffee beans discovered
Researchers spill the beans on what exactly is going in your morning cup of coffee. [ + ]
Food Agility CRC welcomes Richard Norton as new CEO
Richard Norton will be taking up the reins as the new CEO of the Food Agility CRC from 1 February 2021. [ + ]
Flavoursome lab-grown meat sheets developed
Researchers have developed 'sheets' of cultivated meat in the lab that stack up well against their natural counterparts. [ + ]
Ham product recall investigation in NZ
Pestell's Rai Bacon Company Ltd is confirmed as the source of Listeria in ready-to-eat ham products in a December 2020 food recall in New Zealand. [ + ]
Interpack trade show announced for 2023
The next Interpack international packaging fair will occur at the Düsseldorf Trade Fair Centre in Germany in 2023. [ + ]
Intelligent labels provide path to consumer trust
Connecting consumers directly with food producers through the use of smart labelling would increase trust, new research suggests. [ + ]