Industry News
Popping champagne corks creates mini supersonic shockwaves
The gases expelled from champagne bottlenecks are akin to those emitted by jetfighters and rockets, as scientists revealed through high-speed photography. [ + ]
Nestlé institute for packaging research opens
A world where no Nestlé packaging ends up in landfill is the vision behind Nestlé's new Institute of Packaging Sciences in Vevey, Switzerland. [ + ]
Matthews inducted into the Family Business Hall of Fame
As part of National Family Business Day 2019, Matthews Australasia was inducted into the FBA's Hall of Fame. [ + ]
'Jumping genes' for drought-resistant tomatoes
Once dismissed as 'junk DNA', a family of 'jumping genes' found in tomatoes has the potential to improve drought-resistance traits. [ + ]
Robotic ice-cream store opened in Melbourne this week
Salted caramel, rocky road, vanilla and many more flavours will be served by a team of collaborative robots at the Niska store in Melbourne. View the video... [ + ]
Gentle robotic gripper
Engineers from the University of Buffalo have designed a robotic gripper that can adjust the firmness of its grip, preventing anything it holds from breaking. [ + ]
Schneider Electric debuts five 'Advisor' apps
Schneider Electric has unveiled 5 Ecostruxure 'Advisor' apps that allow businesses to monitor every step of their production process. [ + ]
More calls for accurate labelling of plant-based food
The Australian National Party is calling for accurate labelling of plant-based food and drink products. [ + ]
Gut-derived serotonin shown to negatively impact blood sugar
A recent study has revealed how gut bacteria impact the normally feel-good chemical serotonin to negatively influence blood sugar levels. [ + ]
Packaging trends: paper, aluminium and even banana leaves
Analysis by Frost & Sullivan reveals that reductions in material usage and more sustainable, durable and lighter-weight packaging solutions are key drivers to support market development. [ + ]
Nestlé to reduce greenhouse gases across supply chain
Nestlé intends to achieve zero net greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and limit the global temperature rise to 1.5°C. [ + ]
New pack format for baby food
Yummy Organics and Initiative Foods have collaborated to convert from glass to plastic packaging for baby food product. [ + ]
Animal-free cheese start-up receives $3.5 million
New Culture, a San Francisco-based start-up making animal-free dairy cheese, has secured a $3.5 million seed fund from Evolv Ventures and Kraft Heinz. [ + ]
Got milk? Research reveals prehistoric British farmers did
A study reveals that Neolithic Britons drank milk and even processed it into cheese, suggesting that milk has been a staple part of human diets for centuries. [ + ]
Sweet trends
New textures, novelty flavours and reduced sugar are some of the trends to watch in the APAC confectionery sector this year, according to GlobalData. [ + ]
