Industry News
NZ's getting a new spray dryer for the sheep milk industry
A new $50 million industrial spray dryer at Waikato Innovation Park in Hamilton is expected to deliver $129 million in exports a year. [ + ]
FrieslandCampina Kievit develops fat powders for the savoury market
There is a rising demand for more clean label products and creamy, indulgent foods, according to research from food and beverage manufacturer FrieslandCampina Kievit. [ + ]
Tax on plastic packaging with less than 30% recyclate
A new national tax on all plastic packaging that does not include at least 30% recycled content is coming into force in the UK in April 2022. [ + ]
The downside of microwaveable soup and noodles
Microwaveable instant soup products are responsible for 20% of children going to emergency departments with scalds. [ + ]
Measuring risks to supply chain disruptions
Companies may be able to determine their vulnerability to major supply chain disruptions thanks to a new analytic measure developed by A*STAR researchers. [ + ]
Pillar Technologies comes to Australia
Pillar Technologies, manufacturer of induction sealing systems, has launched in Australia and New Zealand, stating it now has a complete global and service team. [ + ]
Blockchain technology provides transparency in dairy production
Dairy manufacturer Arla Finland has made its production chain from farm to dairy open to the public using blockchain technology. [ + ]
McDonald's promotes sustainability in China
McDonald's has further promoted itself as a leader in environmental practices by announcing it plans to open 1800 new 'green restaurants' in China by 2022. [ + ]
New chairman for Zespri
Peter McBride is stepping down from his roles at Zespri after a very successful tenure. [ + ]
Red meat, Asians and colorectal cancer
Researchers have challenged the link between red and processed meat consumption and colorectal cancer in Asians. [ + ]
Western Sydney is a food and grocery powerhouse
Food and grocery manufacturing is growing rapidly in Western Sydney, with the area generating $17 billion in output annually, according to a report. [ + ]
JUST Water's carton bottle wins packaging award
JUST Water, with its Tetra Top carton bottles, won the Best Packaging Solution award at the 2018 Global Bottled Water Congress. [ + ]
Get in early for AUSPACK
Registrations have now opened for AUSPACK 2019. [ + ]
Farmers' feedback sought on NAIT changes
The Ministry for Primary Industries is inviting feedback on proposed changes to the National Animal Identification and Tracing Act 2012 and regulations. [ + ]
And the most popular soft drink is... water
Sometime this year bottled water consumption will globally trump all other soft drinks to become the most consumed non-alcoholic cold drink. [ + ]