Industry News
The importance of filter maintenance in factories
SMC Corporation has dubbed October 'Filter Awareness Month', in a bid to generate awareness and education around the importance of air filter maintenance. [ + ]
Nestlé launches ancient grain porridges in India
Nestlé is exploring opportunities to provide more diverse food choices to consumers, incorporating different types of ancient grains such as millet and sorghum. [ + ]
Research: using viruses to protect sugar cane
Insect-specific viruses are being investigated in a research project at The University of Queensland to protect Australia's $4 billion sugar industry. [ + ]
Brewery releases seaweed-containing beer
In celebration of Sea Forest's work, 4 Pines Brewing Co. has created what it describes as 'a Good Beer that Gives Back', which contains seaweed. [ + ]
Lenard's celebrates 36-year anniversary
Lenard's is celebrating 36 years of family tradition and success, a testament to the company's products and customer service. [ + ]
AFGC welcomes review of essential industry code
The Australian Food and Grocery Council has welcomed the announcement from Dr Andrew Leigh of the second review of the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct. [ + ]
Meet the Buyer 2023 shaping up with WA exhibitors
Producers in Western Australia are registering for the 2023 Buy West Eat Best's Meet the Buyer trade exhibition at Crown Perth. [ + ]
Fermented onion could make plant-based meat more 'meaty'
The challenge of plant-based meat alternatives has been replicating the flavours and aromas of meat, with companies often relying on synthetic additives. [ + ]
Building the chicken meat workforce, traineeship program
To meet growing demand for chicken, the new AgriFutures Cultivate Traineeship Program aims to build the poultry workforce one student at a time. [ + ]
Victoria's dairy sector rises to the top
A new report has found Victorian dairy farmers enjoyed one of their most profitable years, the highest on record in 17 years. [ + ]
North Island Young Winemaker of the Year named
Alena Kamper from Sacred Hill in Hawke's Bay has been named 2023 Tonnellerie de Mercurey North Island Young Winemaker of the Year. [ + ]
Bacardi to cut emissions from rum making in half
Bacardi has opened a combined heat and power (CHP) system at its rum distillery in Puerto Rico that is designed to halve its greenhouse gas emissions. [ + ]
AIP to host virtual Opal tour
On 1 November, the Australian Institute of Packaging will host a virtual site tour of Opal facilities across Australia for members. [ + ]
Woolworths phasing in clear lids for milk bottles
Woolworths is making the switch from coloured lids to clear lids on its own brand milk, which makes them easier to recycle into a wider variety of new products. [ + ]
Aussie red meat industry and sustainability, a new research study
The Food for the Future study aims to demonstrate how combined sustainability actions can be successfully implemented within red meat supply chains. [ + ]