Industry News
How long can coronavirus survive on difference surfaces?
A study published in Physics of Fluids has found that temperature, humidity and surfaces can affect coronavirus droplet survival time. [ + ]
Cheesemaker on the Queen's Birthday 2020 Honours List
South Australian cheesemaker Kris Lloyd was named Member of the Order of Australia in the General Division on the Queen's Birthday 2020 Honours List. [ + ]
Consumer trend to immunity-boosting food post-COVID lockdown
Chr. Hansen has revealed that consumers are more concerned about supporting their immune system since COVID-19 and predicts a trend in food with probiotics. [ + ]
SPC and Döhler announce joint venture for global expansion
SPC has announced a joint venture with German company Döhler, to develop intellectual property in Australia and deliver new products globally. [ + ]
Winter crop production to rise
The prospect of above-average rainfall in July has boosted winter crop production forecasts, with ABARES predicting a 53% increase in winter crop production. [ + ]
Woolworths reduces plastic packaging for fruits and vegies
Woolworths has introduced a range of initiatives to reduce plastic packaging across its fruits and vegetables, reaffirming its commitment to a greener future. [ + ]
Plant-based push: COVID-19 makes vegan diet more appealing
Research from Mintel has revealed that the COVID-19 pandemic has made a vegan diet more appealing for 25% of British millennials. [ + ]
FSANZ calls for comment for GM enzyme processing aid
FSANZ is calling for comment on an application to allow a new type of processing aid from a genetically modified alpha-amylase enzyme. [ + ]
Food technician behind Vegemite featured in new book
The story of Australian food technician Cyril Callister, otherwise known as Mr Vegemite, has been featured in Grave Tales: Melbourne Vol. 1. [ + ]
On the shelf: Capilano launches low GI honey
Capilano has launched a low GI honey, which has endorsement from the Glycaemic Index Foundation. [ + ]
Berry Global supplies recycled packaging to Mondelēz International
Berry Global Group is collaborating with Mondelēz International to supply packaging containing recycled plastic for Philadelphia cream cheese. [ + ]
Heat and Control partners with Oxipack Leak Detection
Heat and Control and Oxipack are set to bring innovative non-destructive leak detection solutions for packaging to Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
AIP provides online training courses for packaging industry
The Australian Institute of Packaging is moving five of its training courses to a virtual platform, with the first training course to be held on 16 June. [ + ]
Yay whey! China allows whey permeate exports
Arla Foods Ingredients, a global supplier of whey permeate, has announced that whey permeate can now be exported to China for use in food and drink products. [ + ]
Nestlé plant-based burger no longer 'incredible' in Europe
Nestlé must rename its plant-based burgers sold in Europe, after a Dutch court granted an injunction filed by Impossible Foods. [ + ]
