Industry News
Aussie partnership develops sustainable sparkling bottle
Vinpac International has partnered with Australian glass packaging company Orora to create a sustainable 750 mL sparkling bottle in an effort to reduce waste. [ + ]
Cultivated meat to make up 40% of future meat intake
Cultivated meat is likely to make up 40% of future meat intake, taking up a significant chunk of the meat market, according to new research. [ + ]
Anuga tradeshow unveils digital hybrid format
The new online hybrid format for Anuga promises to connect industry participants digitally amid travel restrictions. [ + ]
ANZPAC Plastic Pact sets ambitious 2025 targets
With 60 founding members, the ANZPAC Plastics Pact promises to unite the plastic supply chain to achieve ambitious 2025 targets to eliminate plastic waste. [ + ]
ACCC cracks down on dairy compliance as deadline approaches
The Dairy Code of Conduct is an industry code regulating the conduct of farmers and milk processors in their dealings with one another. [ + ]
NSW Government pledges $50 million to tackle mouse plague
The $50 million package aims to help rural areas deal with a mouse plague that has decimated crops and wreaked havoc on NSW farms. [ + ]
AIP announces virtual site tour of Planet Protector Packaging
Tour attendees will hear the story of the development and manufacturing of Planet Protector Packaging's international award-winning Woolpack product. [ + ]
Test strip detects prohibited meats in Halal food
A five-in-one strip test has been developed to detect traces of five prohibited meats in food in one single test; it also reduces processing time. [ + ]
Kerry plans to establish a food innovation hub in Qld
Kerry Group has announced it will develop a purpose-built food technology and innovation centre in Queensland. [ + ]
NSW mice plague reaches empty Parliament House
A mice plague of epic proportions is sweeping through the farmlands of NSW, creating a worsening economic and public health situation across the state. [ + ]
Future of alt-milk in Asia, a virtual event
The FHA Match: Dairy is a two-day virtual event that will discuss products and issues relating to the dairy alternatives market in Asia. [ + ]
Asahi Beverages brews up coffee acquisition
The purchase of Allpress by Asahi Beverages marks the company's entry into Australia's $1 billion fresh coffee market. [ + ]
Packaging manufacturer Detpak announces new partnership
Paper and board packaging manufacturer Detpak has partnered with US-based Eco-Products. [ + ]
Coles to process livestock at Teys Australia's Qld facility
Coles has reached a multi-year deal to process livestock at Teys Australia's Beenleigh processing facility, adding new farms to its supply chain. [ + ]
NZ government invests in durum wheat research
New Zealanders could be tucking into artisan pasta, pizza and bread made from durum wheat grown in the Wairarapa if a new project indicates there's a market for it. [ + ]
