Industry News
Cadbury removes plastic trays from chocolate boxes
Cadbury's parent company Mondelēz International will remove all plastic trays from its adult selection boxes in the UK and Ireland this Christmas. [ + ]
Queensland's Range Brewing wins Independent Beer Award
Queensland's Range Brewing has been crowned a champion at the Independent Beer Awards (IBA), known as the Indies. [ + ]
Report: Fonterra achieves sustainability goals
New Zealand dairy cooperative Fonterra has released its annual sustainability report. [ + ]
Unilever sets $1.6 billion alternative food target
Unilever has announced a new global sales target of AU$1.6 billion from plant-based meat and dairy alternatives within the next five to seven years. [ + ]
Public say no to supplement-enriched 'hybrid meats'
Consumers say they may buy 'hybrid meat' products that combine meat and other ingredients but only if they include whole plant-based foods such as onions, according to new research. [ + ]
Kellogg, Chobani and Unilever winners at APCO awards
Food and beverage companies Chobani, Kellogg and Unilever were the big winners from the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) Awards ceremony. [ + ]
Four Pillars Gin wins international award
Victoria's Four Pillars Gin has been named International Gin Producer of the Year for the second consecutive year at the IWSC in London. [ + ]
Food health star ratings can improve diets, study finds
Evidence suggests the Health Star Rating (HSR) system can encourage manufacturers to improve product nutrition. [ + ]
Top food trends to accelerate innovation in 2021
The report equips manufacturers, retailers and brands with the latest insights to drive innovation and answer current consumer demands. [ + ]
Lean, green Aussie beef could fill US consumer niche: ICMJ
The Australian beef industry could fill a niche in the changing demands of US consumers, who are seeking healthier and environmentally friendly protein sources. [ + ]
Wine sector welcomes trade deal
Australia's national association of winegrape and wine producers has welcomed the signing of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). [ + ]
Plant-based roast and GF mince pie in stores for Christmas
A range of plant-based, GF and other alternative foods will be stocking the shelves this Christmas. [ + ]
Zehnder steps up sustainable packaging and TVP products
International packaging company Zehnder Technologies has announced its new range of textured vegetable protein (TVP) and sustainable packaging products. [ + ]
Five food safety tips to prevent food poisoning
The NSW Food Authority has urged local consumers to take food poisoning seriously as part of a push for Australian Food Safety Week. [ + ]
Ecofriendly fruit package finalist in sustainability award
A WA researcher was a finalist in a sustainability award for his eco-friendly bioplastic films designed to prolong the shelf life of fruits and vegetables. [ + ]
