Industry News
Saltiest savoury snack revealed
A 'lightly salted' kale chip has been crowned saltiest snack in a new report released by The George Institute for Global Health, VicHealth and the Heart Foundation. [ + ]
Scientists develop a quick Salmonella detection method
Food scientists have developed a method to rapidly identify Salmonella serotypes in two hours, completing the whole identification process in eight hours. [ + ]
Lettuce in space
Astronauts on the International Space Station have cultivated lettuce that is disease-free and safe to eat. [ + ]
Nestlé rolls out recyclable baby food pouch
As part of its goal to make its packaging 100% recyclable or re-usable by 2025, baby food brand Gerber has introduced a single-material pouch in the US. [ + ]
Massey University to help eradicate M. bovis from NZ
The Mycoplasma bovis Programme has selected Massey University to research the impacts of M. bovis on cattle in New Zealand. [ + ]
Sustainability under discussion at interpack
A one-day conference called 'Life without packaging?' will take place during the interpack packaging and processing event in Germany this year. [ + ]
Top 100 Australian manufacturers revealed
Australia's Top 100 Manufacturers have been announced, with the food manufacturing industry boasting the highest number of businesses present in the list. [ + ]
Cape Byron Distillery wins sustainability award
Cape Byron Distillery has been recognised for its sustainability efforts, and named 'Sustainable Distillery of the Year' at gin awards in London. [ + ]
Fresh or freeze-dried raspberries with your muesli?
Scientists have been researching the freeze-drying process in detail in order to perfect the process efficiency and improve product quality in the future. [ + ]
Using machine vision tech to optimise mango harvest
Researchers from CQ University have developed a way to optimise mango harvesting, by using machine vision and light detection and ranging. [ + ]
Starchy opportunity for 'ugly' potatoes
Four Australian potato producers are turning their waste potatoes into new products, starting with building a starch industry in South Australia. [ + ]
Aussie co-packer LJM partners with NZ brand specialist Hoop
Australian co-packer LJM has formed a joint venture with New Zealand-based company Hoop, to better cater for New Zealand suppliers wanting to reach the FMCG international market. [ + ]
Beef processor overcomes coronavirus trade gridlock
Kilcoy Global Foods has flown hundreds of tonnes of Australian beef to China, in reponse to vessel shipping restrictions caused by the coronavirus outbreak. [ + ]
Nestlé announces soft plastics recycling trial
Announced at the National Plastics Summit in Canberra, Nestlé and iQ Renew are planning to implement a soft plastics kerbside recycling trial. [ + ]
'Soda tax' a fizzer in Philadelphia
Research shows that Philadelphia's introduction of a 'soda tax' has had minimal impact on reducing overall consumption of sugary drinks. [ + ]
