Industry News
Victoria green lights 'abattoir on wheels'
Provenir has secured a licence from PrimeSafe to operate a mobile abattoir in Victoria. [ + ]
Qld lamb processor to upgrade its facilities
Elliott Agribusiness has received a government grant to refurbish its chilling and secondary processing facilities at its food processing plant in Roma. [ + ]
Stingless bee honey is the bee's knees
Researchers have found that native stingless bee honey contains a rare form of sugar with a lower glycaemic index (GI) than standard honey. [ + ]
FoodTrack nutrient labelling database now online
FoodTrack is now available on an online platform that is designed to help Australian food manufacturers analyse market trends and opportunities. [ + ]
AUSPACK returns in 2021 at Sydney Showground
AUSPACK provides an opportunity for members of the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries to experience world-class equipment, technology and solutions. [ + ]
Frozen finger lime market cracked with grant
The Qld Govt grant has helped a business buy equipment, enabling it to diversify from fresh only to frozen finger lime products for Australia and overseas. [ + ]
Packserv making packaging machines in Australia
Packserv Manufacturing will launch onto the Australian market with 26 new packaging machines manufactured in Sydney, Australia. [ + ]
Could seaweed reduce methane emissions from cows?
Fonterra has partnered with Sea Forest to see if using seaweed in cows' feed can reduce emissions from commercial dairy herds. [ + ]
Chocolatier bans animal testing following PETA appeal
Barry Callebaut has banned animal testing, after talks with animal rights organisation PETA US and its affiliates. [ + ]
Pregnancy warning label will be mandatory
Australian and New Zealand food ministers approved a mandatory pregnancy label recommended by FSANZ on Friday in a vote that was split 6–4. [ + ]
We all scream for musical ice cream
Ice cream that plays music while we're eating — could this be the future for our favourite frozen treat? [ + ]
Plastics Technology: Polymers & Recycling training course
Registrations are open for the 'New World of Plastics Technology: Polymers & Recycling' training course, to be held on 11 August 2020. [ + ]
Paper bottles: the future of beverage packaging?
Diageo will debut a plastic-free, paper-based bottle for Johnnie Walker in early 2021, with PepsiCo to follow suit with a recyclable paper bottle. [ + ]
Qld squash hits sweet spot for Japan
Growers from Darling Downs, Queensland, have produced export-standard squash, opening the $108 million export market into Japan. [ + ]
$9m raised to develop process-based AI solution
Seebo has raised $9 million to enhance its process-based artificial intelligence solution, which enables manufacturers to predict and prevent production losses. [ + ]
