Industry News
Nestlé grinds out plant-based frothy coffees
Nestlé has launched three plant-based vegan lattes across the UK and Ireland, in an effort to cater to growing consumer demands for non-dairy products. [ + ]
Singapore Food Agency sweet on sweetener
The Singapore Food Agency has approved Ingredion's Reb M Stevia Leaf Sweetener, as Ingredion takes steps to expand into the Asia–Pacific region. [ + ]
Fonterra to reduce stake in Chinese food manufacturer
Fonterra plans to reduce its stakeholding in Chinese infant formula manufacturer Beingmate. [ + ]
Fairtrade Fortnight initiative
Fairtrade Australia has launched Fairtrade Fortnight 2019, as the organisation drives national awareness of working conditions for farmers and workers. [ + ]
Australia calls international expert to help fight food waste
Three food industry businesses have called on sustainable food systems expert Mark Barthel to help tackle food waste. [ + ]
Counterfeit whiskies scotched by artificial tongue
An artificial 'tongue' that can tell the difference between varieties of scotch whisky could help researchers identify counterfeits. [ + ]
Campbell sells Arnott's for US$2.2 billion
Campbell Soup Company has sold Arnott's to global investing firm KKR for US$2.2 billion. [ + ]
Greening is killing citrus trees, but have we found a cure?
Greening is a deadly disease for citrus plants. Researchers have discovered an early detection method for it, potentially eradicating it before it spreads. [ + ]
Sustainable power pilot study heats up at brewery
1414 Degrees and Stone & Wood Brewery are investigating the feasibility of replacing the brewery's gas boilers with a more sustainable option. [ + ]
Sesame allergy is more common than you thought
Sesame allergy affects more than 1 million children and adults in the US — more than previously estimated — yet sesame labelling is currently not required by US law. [ + ]
Helping SMEs commercialise food waste
The Fight Food Waste CRC grant program has been launched to help small-to-medium agribusinesses turn food waste into commercial products. [ + ]
Transforming banana waste into value-added products
Food manufacturer Krista Watkins explains how she has processed over 90,000 metric tonnes of excess green banana produce to create gluten-free flour. [ + ]
Bittersweet aspartame
According to a recent study from University of Sussex, the artificial sweetener aspartame has not been adequately proven to be safe for human consumption. [ + ]
Using more recycled plastic at Coca-Cola Oceania and Amatil NZ
Coca-Cola Oceania and Coca-Cola Amatil NZ are helping to address the growing packaging problem by increasing the use of recycled plastic in their drink bottles. [ + ]
New methodology set to simplify food quality control
Scientists have developed a new methodology for the simultaneous analysis of odorants and tastants, which they believe could simplify and accelerate the quality control of food in the future. [ + ]
