Industry News
Purina launches recyclable pet food packaging
Purina launched its recyclable plastic wet pet food packaging in September. [ + ]
APS Industrial relocates its Perth office
The 2000 m2 facility in Malaga provides a significant boost to APS Industrial's ability to tap into the Western Australian market. [ + ]
Report: 26,000 worker shortage cripples horticulture industry
Some 26,000 workers are needed in the Australian horticulture industry over the next six months after thousands of fruit and vegetable pickers head back overseas due to the coronavirus pandemic, a report found. [ + ]
Food and beverage industry set for boost in Budget
The food and beverage industry is set to receive a boost as part of the Australian government's $1.5 billion Budget plan for manufacturers. [ + ]
Nestlé launches R&D Accelerator to drive innovation for dairy products
The new feature provides an important platform to assist start-ups, students and scientists with bringing products from ideation to commercialisation. [ + ]
IPD acquires Control Logic
Australian-owned organisation IPD, which has a foothold in the electrical industry, has acquired sales and support specialist company Control Logic. [ + ]
2020 AIP Australasian Packaging Conference: Virtual Edition
With 70 speakers from seven countries over four days, the virtual edition of the 2020 AIP Australasian Packaging Conference is running from 27 to 30 October. [ + ]
DNA test to help boost A2 milk production
A new onsite solution could help dairy farmers detect the A1 protein and the purity of their product in less than 50 minutes via DNA testing. [ + ]
Scientists find non-destructive way to test spinach
Scientists have developed a non-destructive way to analyse the quality of fresh spinach, bypassing the need to destroy testing samples. [ + ]
Wine industry event to be hosted online in October
A free event that will showcase emerging technology and research about the wine sector will be held online on 28 October. [ + ]
Need for better seafood labels and tighter laws — AMCS
Marine conservationists say that threatened and endangered fish species are ending up on our dinner plates in Australia. [ + ]
Tas dairy farmer uses DNA testing for herd management
Dairy Plains Tasmania is using a DNA testing tool for driving genetic gain and better herd management. [ + ]
Path to carbon-neutral red meat by 2030, webinar
ICMJ will be holding a webinar this month to discuss practical steps available to the red meat industry to achieve its goal of carbon neutrality by 2030. [ + ]
In a flip: Pacific oyster farming technology
Oyster production receives an $11 million funding boost to roll out 'flip farming' technology in New Zealand. [ + ]
Research paves way for WA's next healthiest apple
New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) is paving the way for Western Australia's next 'super healthy' apple. [ + ]
