Industry News
Qld farm to install mango quality control tech
A Qld mango farm is aiming to set a new industry benchmark for mango quality control with a funding boost from the Palaszczuk government. [ + ]
Call for comment: $50m Qld food precinct proposal
A proposal to create a $50 million agricultural industrial precinct that combines fresh food production and manufacturing is open for public comment. [ + ]
Hot drinks down under: coffee culture boom
GlobalData has forecast that Australia's hot drinks sector could be worth $3.99 billion by 2023, with the hot coffee category leading the sector. [ + ]
Online platform pairs local manufacturers with customers
A national matchmaking platform, developed for manufacturers to respond to COVID-19, has been expanded so it can provide solutions after the pandemic. [ + ]
Addressing lack of science with food date labels
US researchers have come together with the goal of clarifying the lack of science behind food date labels, and in the process reduce food waste. [ + ]
Coles and Heart Foundation team up for healthier Aussies
To promote heart-healthy eating as COVID-19 restrictions affect Aussie diets, Coles and the Heart Foundation have launched the Cook with Heart Challenge. [ + ]
Nespresso launches 80% recycled aluminium coffee capsules
As part of its drive to boost its sustainability credentials, Nespresso has launched coffee capsules made using 80% recycled aluminium. [ + ]
$12,600 fine for undeclared gelatin on yoghurt
Queensland Yoghurt Company Pty Ltd was fined $12,600 after the ACCC allegedly found it had not disclosed gelatine ingredients on the label of some of its yoghurt products. [ + ]
Woolworths unveils 60 new products set to hit supermarkets
Woolworths has announced its biggest product launch since Christmas, with 60 new food products to hit supermarket shelves, including stir fry kits and easy roasts. [ + ]
ICMJ announces virtual careers expo
The ICMJ will host a virtual careers expo for industry students and young industry professionals looking to launch their careers in the red meat industry. [ + ]
Winners announced for 2020 AIP Special Awards
The AIP has announced the winners of the 2020 Special Awards, which recognise individuals who have made a significant contribution to the packaging industry. [ + ]
Ecolean wins gold at 2020 PIDA packaging awards
Ecolean together with Bannister Downs Dairy received two gold awards at the 2020 PIDA awards for its packaging innovation. [ + ]
Lion declares its Aussie breweries are carbon neutral
Lion has announced its Australian beer business is carbon neutral and has also committed to use 100% renewable electricity by 2025 to brew its beers. [ + ]
Scientists closer to developing heat-tolerant wheat
Researchers have found a way to control the molecular machinery of photosynthesis in wheat, which could help build heat-tolerant crops that grow at 35°C. [ + ]
Nespresso and Amcor win award for aluminium coffee capsule
The EAFA has awarded the Alufoil Trophy in the resource efficiency category to Nespresso and Amcor, for their ASI aluminium coffee capsule. [ + ]
