Industry News
How COVID-19 is impacting global supply chains, webinar
The interactive webinar will include a global panel of experts who will discuss how COVID-19 is impacting the global packaging supply chains. [ + ]
Call for comment on new type of GM corn
Food Standards Australia New Zealand is calling for comment on a genetically modified corn, which could be used to make starch, grits, meal, flour, oil and sweetener. [ + ]
The origins of vegan cheese start-up Hello Friend Food
The story of how a Melbourne-based team tapped into the niche vegan cheese market. [ + ]
SPC takes majority stake in The Kuisine Company
Australian agribusiness SPC has taken a majority equity stake in the frozen ready meals and finger foods manufacturer The Kuisine Company. [ + ]
Report highlights production potential for lemon myrtle
A report on Australian lemon myrtle has unveiled the native plant's potential to drive a range of product development opportunities for food and beverage companies. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
