Industry News
Charges laid over pig semen imports
A pork production company and two individuals have faced court after being charged for illegally importing pig semen — six-figure fines are possible. [ + ]
Duni acquires a 75% stake in BioPak
Duni AB has acquired a majority stake in Australian sustainable packaging company BioPak for approximately SEK410 million (AUD63 million). [ + ]
Paper industry to transform biowaste with research hub
A new research hub aims to help Australia's pulp and paper industries transform their production waste into marketable materials such as food packaging. [ + ]
NZ looks to upgrade food recall and risk management regs
New Zealand Food Safety is seeking feedback on proposals to strengthen food recalls and improve risk-based plans and programs. [ + ]
US$75,000 grant for food security research
Applications are open for the Olam Prize for Innovation in Food Security which would provide a US$75,000 grant to the winner. [ + ]
Sidel Group acquires PET Engineering
Sidel Group has expanded its portfolio of packaging solutions with the acquisition of Italian packaging company PET Engineering. [ + ]
Competition boosts sustainability profits in wineries
Wineries and vineyards that adopt more sustainability practices have better financial performance, particularly when they perceive significant pressure from competitors. [ + ]
APPMA Awards of Excellence to return in 2019
The Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association (APPMA) has reinstated its Awards of Excellence, and applications are now open for 2019. [ + ]
Technology developed to reduce sugar in juice
An enzymatic technology developed by Better Juice may be able to reduce the amount of simple sugars in juice by turning them into fibres. [ + ]
Turning vegan for the environment
A study analysed food production, consumption and the resulting CO2 emissions in 130 countries, and urged more people to adopt plant-based diets. [ + ]
Finalists announced for South Australian Food Industry Awards
The 2018 finalists feature loved brands such as Newman's Horseradish and Haigh's Chocolates, as well as emerging entrepreneurs. [ + ]
Proseal receives Queen's Award for Enterprise
Tray sealing specialist Proseal UK has received the Queen's Award for Enterprise: International Trade for its continuous growth over the last six years. [ + ]
Woolworths — putting its money where its organic mouth is
The Woolworths Organic Growth Fund is there to help Australian farmers go organic. [ + ]
Predicted growth for APAC functional dairy products
Health awareness in the APAC region has been increasing and consumers are expected to switch to functional dairy products fortified with vitamins, according to GlobalData. [ + ]
Minimising the fruit fly menace
Protecting crops from fruit flies and minimising insecticide use are on the horizon thanks to a CSIRO spin-off. [ + ]
