Industry News
Unilever partners with biotech start-up on microalgae protein
Unilever and biotech start-up Algenuity have teamed up to explore the potential microalgae bring in innovating future foods. [ + ]
Rapeseed protein isolate as a novel food — submissions closing soon
FSANZ is calling for submissions to assist in consideration of the draft food regulatory measure on rapeseed protein isolate. [ + ]
Bühler Group appoints new board member
Swiss multinational plant equipment manufacturer Bühler Group has appointed CEO Stefan Scheiber as its new board member. [ + ]
Creating meat analogues
As the appetite for plant-based protein grows, the focus on meat analogues and processing technologies is also increasing. [ + ]
Woolworths NZ recalls baby food pouches
Woolworths New Zealand has issued a nationwide recall of a range of squeezable baby food pouches after holes were found in about 30 individual packets. [ + ]
KHS and Ferrum Packaging expand partnership
Pending approval from antitrust authorities, filling and packaging systems supplier KHS Group will be acquiring a stake in Ferrum AG. [ + ]
Sweet names for suburb famed for its confectionery history
The City of Sydney is proposing to name two areas in Rosebery after Aussie lollies as a tribute to the suburb's sweet-making history. [ + ]
Lion Dairy sale terminated
Lion and China Mengniu Dairy have mutually agreed to cease the sale process. [ + ]
Barrell Craft Spirits enters Australia with Orrsum Spirits deal
Barrell Craft Spirits (BCS) is set to expand distribution into Australia, the company's first direct export outside of the US. [ + ]
New suspected Panama case at Qld banana farm
A new suspected detection of Panama disease tropical race 4 (TR4) has been found on a fifth banana farm in the Tully Valley. [ + ]
Upcycling snack maker wins $100,000 grant from PepsiCo
A PepsiCo grant has been awarded to help a Californian food manufacturer scale up production of its gluten-free snack made from upcycled sweet potatoes. [ + ]
Kellogg's achieves 100% responsible vanilla sourcing goal
Kellogg Company and its vanilla supplier, Symrise, have engaged in a project in Madagascar to responsibly source 100% of Kellogg's vanilla by 2020. [ + ]
Webinar: HPP technology — benefits and opportunities
High pressure processing (HPP) equipment manufacturer Hiperbaric is holding a free webinar on the HPP technology on Wednesday, 26 August at 4 pm AEST. [ + ]
Amcor's recycle-ready packaging solution gets the tick
Amcor's AmPrima PE Plus packaging solution with heat resistance has met APR's reycling requirements. [ + ]
Training course on extrusion of plant-based meats
The growth in the vegetarian and vegan foods market has fuelled interest in the technology used to produce 'meat-like' textures from vegetable protein. [ + ]
