Industry News
Research paves way for WA's next healthiest apple
New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) is paving the way for Western Australia's next 'super healthy' apple. [ + ]
Woolworths launches recyclable meat trays
Woolworths has launched recyclable paper meat trays across a selection of its own-brand beef nationally as it looks to introduce more sustainable packaging. [ + ]
Montague's stone fruit grader to be operational by Jan 2021
Fruit grower Montague is currently constructing an expansive new fruit processing facility in Narre Warren North in Victoria. [ + ]
Slower growing broilers are healthier, have higher welfare — study
An independent commercial-scale farm trial has found that slower growing broiler chickens are healthier than conventional breeds of birds. [ + ]
The pea protein market on the rise
The growing shift towards plant-based and lactose- and gluten-free diets is predicted to drive demand for yellow pea protein. [ + ]
Nespresso to make all products carbon neutral by 2022
Nespresso aims to make every cup of Nespresso coffee, both for at home and for professional customers, carbon neutral by 2022. [ + ]
Fonterra goes full steam ahead on pellet fuel
New Zealand dairy cooperative Fonterra is set to go full steam ahead on wood pellets at its Te Awamutu site, with commissioning underway. [ + ]
From grape waste to regenerative wine bottle
RMIT students have developed a regenerative wine bottle from the solid remains of grapes after vinification. [ + ]
Top food and drink brands in 2020
Coca-Cola retains the soft drinks title while Yili overtakes Danone in the dairy brand category, according to the Brand Finance Food & Drink 2020 report. [ + ]
Snack food maker fined $80,000 for workplace incident
After a worker was crushed while cleaning at a food manufacturing business in Victoria, the company has been fined for failure to provide a safe system of work. [ + ]
Nestlé invests $30m to fund recycling plastics
Nestlé is set to invest US$30 million in a PE fund to help upgrade US recycling infrastructure and secure access to food-grade recycled plastics. [ + ]
On shelf: Danone launches low-sugar yoghurt to Australian market
Using an innovative process to remove sugar from milk, Danone has developed a low-sugar yoghurt without artificial flavours, preservatives or colours. [ + ]
A sea change – from biowaste to dietary protein
As the demand for dietary proteins grows, Flinders University researchers are looking at sustainable new ways to cash in on biowaste, algal biomass and even beached seaweed. [ + ]
Five key principles for a national CDS
The Australian Beverages Council is urging government to ramp up the harmonisation of Container Deposit Schemes (CDS) as a part of its industry report. [ + ]
Barley exports up 30%, Asia remains a growth opportunity
Australia's barley exports increased by 30% but its share of global trade in barley declined over the period 2000–2005 to 2015–2019, according to AEGIC. [ + ]
