Industry News
Shifting to bigger bottles could reduce plastic waste
The US research found that a 20% shift in beverage sales from smaller bottles could result in more than 9000 tonnes of waste being saved annually. [ + ]
Big Joe Forklifts back in Australia after years abroad
The electric forklift company said the business had experienced rapid growth after its portfolio was distributed through the North American industrial truck industry. [ + ]
Steinecker to be an autonomous company within Krones
Krones has announced it will synergise all its brewery business operations under the singular entity called Steinecker GmbH. [ + ]
The health benefits of 'shrooms in noodles
Research in New Zealand suggests a dose of edible mushrooms in wheat noodles could be beneficial for slowing the release of sugar after eating, but further testing is needed. [ + ]
Allergen labelling in plain English — changes to Code approved
On 25 February 2021, the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code was amended to introduce new requirements for the labelling of allergens in food. [ + ]
Coca-Cola Amatil commits to net zero carbon emissions by 2040
Coca-Cola Amatil launches sustainability ambitions that commit to net zero carbon emissions by 2040. [ + ]
Bite-size steps to digital transformation in the F&B industry
Rockwell Automation will host a webinar on the digital transformation in the food and beverage industry on Wednesday, 4 March 2021. [ + ]
Funding for small-scale and craft producers in Vic
Victorian craft brewers and small-scale food producers could be eligible to tap into the latest release of government funds designed to help small-scale and craft producers. [ + ]
Certified recycled polymers for Tetra Pak's cartons
Tetra Pak has announced the introduction of certified recycled polymers which have been integrated into its carton packaging. [ + ]
Moët Hennessy acquires 50% of JAY-Z's champagne brand
Moët Hennessy has announced a partnership with US rapper and businessman Shawn 'JAY-Z' Carter by acquiring a 50% stake in his prestige champagne brand, Armand de Brignac. [ + ]
Kellogg Australia tackles food insecurity with FRRR
The KACF has partnered with the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) to help tackle food insecurity throughout Australia. [ + ]
QUT research creates Panama disease-resistant bananas
Australian researchers have developed a line of Cavendish bananas resistant to the catastrophic Panama disease tropical race 4 (TR4). [ + ]
Nestlé launches plant-based coffee lattes in Japan
Nestlé Japan has launched a range of Nescafé lattes crafted with plant-based ingredients to keep up with the growing trend of plant-based food in Japan. [ + ]
AIP and AusIndustry team up for cold chain webinar series
The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) will collaborate with AusIndustry to present a three-part cold chain webinar series. [ + ]
rPET bottle design inspired by Greenland
The bottles were produced by the company's patented Base Over Stroke System (BOSS). [ + ]
