Industry News
Time to plan compressed air maintenance
Using the festive shutdown to recalibrate and refresh your compressed air system will go a long way to ensure that you can hit the ground running in 2021. [ + ]
Bundaberg bubbles to the top in Australian soft drink ratings
Bunderberg's brew rated best in Canstar Blue's Australian review of soft drinks, pipping multinationals Pepsi (6th), Coca Cola (7th) and Fanta (8th). [ + ]
South Australian Food Awards finalists announced
The winners will be announced on 13 November at the Awards Gala Dinner, which will proceed as restrictions lift on gatherings in South Australia. [ + ]
Australian AI app puts Sri Lankan tuna under microscope
The app takes a photo of the tuna and then quickly determines a grade so it can be labelled and sent to the appropriate store. [ + ]
High number of breaches on alcohol packaging standards
"... most of the breaches relating to the prohibition on alcohol packaging having strong or evident appeal to under 18s." [ + ]
Six trends that could shape the future of the food industry
What must food companies do to survive and thrive between now and 2050? [ + ]
Rio Tinto and AB InBev sign on to make sustainable cans
Both companies have signed on to produce low-carbon aluminium that meets industry-leading sustainability standards. [ + ]
New Zealand craft soda wins award for cannabis-inspired terpene innovation
The company's terpene blends promote energy, focus or relaxation, depending on the terpene used. [ + ]
Global food processing equipment market is projected to reach more than $123 billion by 2027
The report highlights several factors that will contribute to a compound annual growth rate of 6.2% in the seven-year period. [ + ]
Sweet success: confectionery growth during pandemic
Despite the challenges of the pandemic, many confectionery brands are achieving growth on the back of new flavours and product innovations. [ + ]
Pandemic impacts food machinery lead times
A pandemic-induced shift of focus for food manufacturers has created surges of demand for food machinery, which is impacting lead times. [ + ]
AgriFutures welcome five new board directors
The Chair of AgriFutures Australia has welcomed five new non-executive directors to the board. [ + ]
Karicare milk formula to become carbon neutral
Danone's Karicare milk formula brand in Australia and New Zealand commits to reduce and offset 100% of its carbon emissions. [ + ]
Mondi wins awards for sustainable food packaging
Global packaging and paper manufacturer Mondi has been recognised in this year's Austrian Green Star Packaging Awards for two recent sustainable packaging innovations. [ + ]
Five start-ups shortlisted for FoodBytes! discovery program
The start-ups have been shortlisted to take part in Rabobank's global food and agri start-up ‘discovery program’ FoodBytes! Virtual Pitch 2020. [ + ]

