Industry News
Tetra Pak named among top sustainability leaders
Tetra Pak has been recognised by the 50 Climate Leaders Project as one of the 50 companies that have taken effective action in the fight against climate change. [ + ]
Control Logic celebrates 40 years in business
Control Logic provides value-added distribution and technical support to over 30 global brands in the Australian industrial, electrical and communications space. [ + ]
Commercial partners being sought for new Australian oat product
The AEGIC is looking for food manufacturing partners to help commercialise its new Australian oat noodles and 'rice' product manufacturing processes. [ + ]
BOC renewable industrial gas for F&B sector from 2023
BOC plans for all its carbon dioxide and liquid nitrogen supplied to the Australian F&B sector to be produced by 100% renewable electricity starting from 2023. [ + ]
$105 million in funding for cultivated meat company
Cultivated meat company Aleph Farms will use $105 million in funding to scale up its manufacturing ahead of its initial market launch in 2022. [ + ]
SunRice's new microwavable pouch improves rice quality
Australian rice producer SunRice has enhanced its microwave pouch range using a new manufacturing technique. [ + ]
Virtual automation tour announced for Coca-Cola plant
An Australian Coca-Cola site, which handles 60 million drinks per year, will feature on Swisslog's global virtual automation tour. [ + ]
Improving wine quality by slowing grape ripening
To counteract negative effects of climate change on wine quality, scientists have been testing different growing conditions for cabernet sauvignon grapes. [ + ]
NotCo and Umiami win Food-Tech innovation challenges
Technology that creates a whole-cut-like product from plant protein and AI technology that replicates animal products in plant-based forms were the winners. [ + ]
Lion announces 2050 goal for a net-zero value chain
Lion has doubled down on its carbon reduction strategy despite the many challenges it faced throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. [ + ]
What's next for the potato chip industry?
The global potato chips market is expected to steadily grow over the coming years, according to an analysis by Data Bridge Market Research. [ + ]
A-peeling grant backs prawn farmers to go digital
The grants are designed to accelerate the adoption of digital systems on Queensland prawn farms. [ + ]
FSANZ calls for comment on electrolyte drink labelling
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has called for comment on proposed changes to the regulation of electrolyte drinks. [ + ]
3D printing model available for Aussie red meat processors
The AMPC, together with Markforged and Konica Minolta, is working to establish an industry-owned 3D printing model to help red meat processors print equipment parts. [ + ]
NewCold cold store facility in Victoria to be expanded
Cold chain logistics company invests $160 million to expand cold store facility in Victoria, Australia, and announces new partnership with Simplot. [ + ]

