Industry News
Pandemic impacts food machinery lead times
A pandemic-induced shift of focus for food manufacturers has created surges of demand for food machinery, which is impacting lead times. [ + ]
Sweet success: confectionery growth during pandemic
Despite the challenges of the pandemic, many confectionery brands are achieving growth on the back of new flavours and product innovations. [ + ]
Mondi wins awards for sustainable food packaging
Global packaging and paper manufacturer Mondi has been recognised in this year's Austrian Green Star Packaging Awards for two recent sustainable packaging innovations. [ + ]
AgriFutures welcome five new board directors
The Chair of AgriFutures Australia has welcomed five new non-executive directors to the board. [ + ]
Five start-ups shortlisted for FoodBytes! discovery program
The start-ups have been shortlisted to take part in Rabobank's global food and agri start-up ‘discovery program’ FoodBytes! Virtual Pitch 2020. [ + ]
Karicare milk formula to become carbon neutral
Danone's Karicare milk formula brand in Australia and New Zealand commits to reduce and offset 100% of its carbon emissions. [ + ]
Spirits high with Yackandandah distillery support
Family-owned distillery Backwoods Distilling Company will receive a grant from the Victorian Government that could help triple its spirit production. [ + ]
Fonterra sells China farms
New Zealand dairy multinational Fonterra has sold its China farms for a total of $555 million after successfully developing the farms alongside local partners. [ + ]
How COVID-19 is impacting global supply chains, webinar
The interactive webinar will include a global panel of experts who will discuss how COVID-19 is impacting the global packaging supply chains. [ + ]
BrewDog to double offset employees' carbon footprint
The program will allow the company to be carbon negative by offsetting the footprint of its employees and their four-legged friends. [ + ]
The origins of vegan cheese start-up Hello Friend Food
The story of how a Melbourne-based team tapped into the niche vegan cheese market. [ + ]
Call for comment on new type of GM corn
Food Standards Australia New Zealand is calling for comment on a genetically modified corn, which could be used to make starch, grits, meal, flour, oil and sweetener. [ + ]
SPC takes majority stake in The Kuisine Company
Australian agribusiness SPC has taken a majority equity stake in the frozen ready meals and finger foods manufacturer The Kuisine Company. [ + ]
Purina launches recyclable pet food packaging
Purina launched its recyclable plastic wet pet food packaging in September. [ + ]
Report highlights production potential for lemon myrtle
A report on Australian lemon myrtle has unveiled the native plant's potential to drive a range of product development opportunities for food and beverage companies. [ + ]
