Industry News
Nestlé to launch plant-based burgers
The 'cook from raw' plant-based burgers will launch in Europe this month and in the United States later this year. [ + ]
FSANZ invites submissions on new production method for sweetener
Cargill is seeking approval from FSANZ to permit a microbial fermentation production method for its Rebaudiosides M and D in the Food Standards Code. [ + ]
Siemens CEO recognised for work on Industry 4.0
Siemens Australia Chairman and CEO Jeff Connolly has been named as an adjunct professor of Swinburne University of Technology. [ + ]
Ferrero to buy Kellogg's cookie and fruit snacks businesses
The Ferrero Group has announced it will acquire the cookie, fruit and fruit-flavoured snack, ice-cream cone and pie crust businesses from Kellogg Company for US$1.3 billion. [ + ]
Future direction of the organic food market
A masterclass organised by Ecovia Intelligence will discuss the future of the organic food market, including standards and labels, marketing trends and packaging impacts. [ + ]
2019 APPMA Scholarship winner
The Australian Institute of Packaging has announced the winner of the 2019 APPMA Scholarship is Janell Siek, Packaging Technologist at Nestlé Australia. [ + ]
The digitalisation of food manufacturing
Tetra Pak will demonstrate how digital technology can change the way food manufacturing plants operate by unveiling a 'factory of the future' at Hannover Messe 2019. [ + ]
DuPont increases its probiotics capacity
DuPont has completed construction on a new probiotics fermentation unit at its Rochester facility, which is expected to increase probiotic capacity by 70%. [ + ]
Second round of smart farming grants opens
Smart Farming Partnerships grants of up to $4 million are available for sustainable agriculture tools or practices. [ + ]
Aussie fresh vegetable exports grow to $281m
Strong demand for Australian vegetables in Singapore, Japan and Thailand has seen total fresh vegetable exports increase 11.4% in value and 15.5% in volume in 2018. [ + ]
Technology that can see through food fraud
University of California engineers have developed a method to detect counterfeit or adulterated food and drugs just by looking at them. [ + ]
Probiotic bacteria can damage the gut
Probiotics are living bacteria taken to promote digestive health, but a study on mice suggests they evolve in the gut and may become harmful over time. [ + ]
Greens call for federal regulator for fish farms
The Greens have released a plan for a single federal regulator for Australia's fish farm industries, as well as a National Environmental Protection Agency to enforce federal regulations. [ + ]
Matthews refreshes its brand
At AUSPACK, Matthews Australasia revealed a refreshed brand and new chameleon logo that represents its adaptability. [ + ]
AUSPACK 2019 looks at sustainable packaging
Highlights of day one included discussions about sustainability and the latest technologies in Industry 4.0 displayed across the AUSPACK floor. [ + ]
