Industry News
Monitoring microbes with handheld DNA sequencers
Researchers have tested handheld DNA sequencers as a routine microbial monitoring solution for food production facilities. [ + ]
Aussie food and ag start-ups invited to pitch comp
Aussie food and agri start-ups can showcase their businesses on the world stage by applying for this year's international FoodBytes! Pitch program. [ + ]
Smarties switches to recyclable paper packaging
While some Smarties packs sold in Australia are already in paper, the change sees all plastic packaging replaced with new recyclable packaging. [ + ]
Aussie start-up launches meat subscription service
The company hopes to change the way consumers buy meat while providing Australian farmers with a stable price for their livestock year round. [ + ]
Macadamia processor cracks on with Queensland expansion
The Bundaberg macadamia facility — which is claimed to be the world's largest processor of the nut — will be expanding, creating 40 jobs. [ + ]
Saputo Dairy commits to renewable power agreement
Saputo Dairy Australia has commenced a 10-year renewable power purchase agreement (PPA) with ENGIE. [ + ]
Coca-Cola Amatil commits to renewable energy intiative
Coca-Cola Amatil has joined the global RE100 renewable energy initiative and committed to power its entire operations with 100% renewable electricity by 2030. [ + ]
Making more cheese from less milk
Spanish researchers have found that genetic selection could increase product yield when producing cheese from sheep's milk. [ + ]
Using science to develop functional food formulations
Food science has determined how certain processed foods could trigger chronic kidney disease, but by introducing foods containing a specialised fibre, the effects can be improved. [ + ]
Nestlé launches dairy-free Milo in Asia
The plant-based versions of the company's chocolate malt drink and its Nescafé latte range are being released in Malaysia in April. [ + ]
Natural cyan blue food colouring developed
Scientists have developed a naturally sourced colourant that could replace synthetic blue dye in the food industry. [ + ]
Japanese food pairs better with shady wine
The research findings could provide wine growers with an opportunity to crack into the Japanese market by tweaking production in accordance with the local flavours. [ + ]
Students turn peanut waste into packaging
A student-led design that turns leftover peanut husks into packaging has won a global award for sustainable innovative packaging. [ + ]
Growing meat on spinach skeletons
US researchers have developed an edible platform out of spinach that can be used to grow meat cells. [ + ]
Disinfection tech developed for hen eggs
The technology has been developed to kill bacteria on the surface of egg shells and allow the growth of healthy chickens. [ + ]
