Industry News
Fresh hop product developed for craft beers
Hop supplier Yakima Chief Hops (YCH) has launched a frozen fresh hops product, which could help bring fresh hop craft beer to the world. [ + ]
Ferrero trials recyclable displays
Ferrero Australia is trialling 100% recyclable point-of-sale displays, which could save 10 km2 of plastic. [ + ]
Tetra Pak named among top sustainability leaders
Tetra Pak has been recognised by the 50 Climate Leaders Project as one of the 50 companies that have taken effective action in the fight against climate change. [ + ]
Packaging technique to extend the shelf life of fish
Parx Materials has created an antimicrobial packaging technique to keep fish fresher for longer. [ + ]
Virtual AIP Australasian Packaging Conference in August
The 2021 AIP Australasian Packaging mini conference will be run as a virtual edition on 17–18 August. [ + ]
Soft plastic recycling collection sites now in Hawke's Bay, NZ
Hawke's Bay residents in NZ can recycle their soft plastic packaging at participating stores signed up to the Soft Plastic Recycling Scheme. [ + ]
Owner arrested after Bangladesh juice factory fire kills over 50 people
It was alleged that the factory had no emergency fire exits and lacked adequate safety measures. [ + ]
Control Logic celebrates 40 years in business
Control Logic provides value-added distribution and technical support to over 30 global brands in the Australian industrial, electrical and communications space. [ + ]
Commercial partners being sought for new Australian oat product
The AEGIC is looking for food manufacturing partners to help commercialise its new Australian oat noodles and 'rice' product manufacturing processes. [ + ]
BOC renewable industrial gas for F&B sector from 2023
BOC plans for all its carbon dioxide and liquid nitrogen supplied to the Australian F&B sector to be produced by 100% renewable electricity starting from 2023. [ + ]
$105 million in funding for cultivated meat company
Cultivated meat company Aleph Farms will use $105 million in funding to scale up its manufacturing ahead of its initial market launch in 2022. [ + ]
Virtual automation tour announced for Coca-Cola plant
An Australian Coca-Cola site, which handles 60 million drinks per year, will feature on Swisslog's global virtual automation tour. [ + ]
SunRice's new microwavable pouch improves rice quality
Australian rice producer SunRice has enhanced its microwave pouch range using a new manufacturing technique. [ + ]
Improving wine quality by slowing grape ripening
To counteract negative effects of climate change on wine quality, scientists have been testing different growing conditions for cabernet sauvignon grapes. [ + ]
What's next for the potato chip industry?
The global potato chips market is expected to steadily grow over the coming years, according to an analysis by Data Bridge Market Research. [ + ]
