Industry News
Students turn peanut waste into packaging
A student-led design that turns leftover peanut husks into packaging has won a global award for sustainable innovative packaging. [ + ]
Japanese food pairs better with shady wine
The research findings could provide wine growers with an opportunity to crack into the Japanese market by tweaking production in accordance with the local flavours. [ + ]
Disinfection tech developed for hen eggs
The technology has been developed to kill bacteria on the surface of egg shells and allow the growth of healthy chickens. [ + ]
Growing meat on spinach skeletons
US researchers have developed an edible platform out of spinach that can be used to grow meat cells. [ + ]
Side-stream products of malting have potential in food
Researchers have found the waste product generated from the process of malting has antioxidant properties and has potential to be used in the food industry. [ + ]
The impact COVID had on global food security
An international team of scientists have conducted a world-level assessment of the impacts of COVID-19 on food security. [ + ]
Bombay Sapphire commits to 100% sustainable botanicals
Bombay Sapphire has announced it is on track to have all 10 of its botanical ingredients be certified sustainable in 2021. [ + ]
Could seaweed be the new vegan trend?
A new partnership hopes to latch onto vegan health food trends by developing new ingredients and food made from Australian marine bioproducts such as seaweed. [ + ]
Nestlé puts anti-viral screen protection on coffee machines
Nestlé Professional has announced it will deploy anti-viral and anti-bacterial self-disinfecting screen protectors for its out-of-home coffee machines. [ + ]
Ferrero scales up sustainability and traceability
Confectionery brand Ferrero has announced it achieved its 2020 target of 100% sustainable cocoa sourced through independently managed standards. [ + ]
Food and beverage grants open in $1.3bn initiative
The funding aims to help manufacturers scale up production, commercialise their products and operations, and integrate into domestic and global supply chains. [ + ]
Tetra Pak invests in tethered caps and paper straws
Tetra Pak has announced it is ready to deploy its portfolio of tethered cap and paper straw solutions, as it accelerates its initiatives to be more sustainable. [ + ]
Frito-Lay lowers emissions with new California fleet
Frito-Lay, a division of PepsiCo, has announced significant progress in the transformation of its much-anticipated manufacturing site in California. [ + ]
Common food preservative could harm immune system
The chemical is used in popular snack foods such as Pop-Tarts, Rice Krispies Treats and Cheez-Its, among many others. [ + ]
Turning leftover food and grease into power
Western Water has unveiled its new recycling facility in Melbourne's west, which aims to convert food waste into power. [ + ]
