Industry News
Nestlé further expands plant-based dairy alternatives portfolio
Nestlé is further expanding its plant-based dairy alternatives portfolio to better cater to consumers with lactose intolerance or those following a dairy-free or vegan diet. [ + ]
A pinch of MSG instead of salt to reduce sodium intake?
A new study hopes to change consumer perceptions about a highly researched but controversial flavour enhancer — monosodium glutamate (MSG). [ + ]
FAIRR: Kerry in top five plant-based food manufacturers
Taste and nutrition solutions developer Kerry has been ranked #5 on the FAIRR list of top plant-based food companies. [ + ]
New flavour wheel offers beefy opportunities
A new flavour wheel could help improve the competitiveness of Australian beef in international markets. [ + ]
Unpack it! online packaging webinar series
The next webinar in Signet's Unpack it! series features a guest speaker from Bundaberg Brewed Drinks, who will provide tips about plastic packaging optimisation. [ + ]
ACCC lets chicken plants work together during the pandemic
Chicken plants have been given a green light by the ACCC to work together to reduce the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and associated restrictions. [ + ]
COVID-19 virus stable in frozen human milk
A new study has found that cold storage does not inactivate the COVID-19 virus in human milk, but heat treatment does. [ + ]
Austech and Australian Manufacturing Week postponed until 2022
Austech and the inaugural Australian Manufacturing Week have been postponed until 2022. [ + ]
Wild yeast, algae and the science of beer and wine
National Science Week 2020, to be held from 15–23 August, will feature a range of events on the science behind wine and beer. [ + ]
FDA sets limit for inorganic arsenic in infant rice cereal
The FDA has finalised limits on inorganic arsenic in infant rice cereals at 100 micrograms per kilogram, or 100 parts per billion. [ + ]
FSANZ call for comment on additive to preserve beverages
FSANZ is calling for comment on an application that will allow a new type of additive, sourced from a mushroom called 'sweet osmanthus ear', to preserve beverages. [ + ]
Seafood industry fishing for clarity in labelling laws
Seafood Industry Australia is calling for country of origin labelling in foodservice, to support the Australian seafood industry in the wake of COVID-19. [ + ]
Dairy farmer taking the lead at Australian Organic
Organic dairy farmer Jane Campbell has been appointed as the interim director of the Australian Organic board, taking over from Leo Watling until his return. [ + ]
$45 million plant to close the loop on PET packaging recycling
Pact Group Holdings, Cleanaway Waste Management and Asahi Beverages have entered into a joint venture, to construct a PET recycling site in Albury/Wodonga. [ + ]
HelloFresh meal kits to go carbon neutral
HelloFresh plans to offset 100% of its carbon emissions with help from sustainability initiatives in both Australian and New Zealand. [ + ]
