Industry News
Packaging on the podium: AIP wins Food Waste Action Award
The AIP-led 'Save Food Packaging Project' has received a Food Waste Action Award. [ + ]
HRS to showcase processing solutions at Propak Indonesia
HRS Heat Exchangers has developed a wide range of turnkey line solutions that will be on display at Propak Indonesia. [ + ]
La Trobe finalist in NASA space food competition
La Trobe University and Gaia Project Australia have been named finalists in NASA's Deep Space Food Challenge. [ + ]
PepsiCo achieves 3.5 Health Star Rating with chip ranges
PepsiCo Australia has achieved a 3.5 Health Star Rating (HSR) for its low-salt and baked potato chip ranges. [ + ]
Coles opens automated distribution centre in Western Sydney
Part of $1 billion investment, Coles has opened its second automated distribution centre (ADC) using Witron technology in Kemps Creek, Western Sydney. [ + ]
Sixth AIP State of Industry Webinar
Registrations are open for the sixth AIP State of Industry Webinar with a focus on container deposit schemes for beverage packaging. [ + ]
Tastier cat food flavours for our feline friends
Cats are notoriously picky eaters. But what if humans could design their foods around flavours that our feline friends are scientifically proven to enjoy? [ + ]
Pfizer's $150 million upgrade for its pharma facility in Vic
Pfizer Australia is upgrading its pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Melbourne, which will include robotics and AI-powered technologies for key processes. [ + ]
Improving commercial foods for infants and young children
Following the latest Food Ministers Meeting, public consultation for options to improve commercial foods for infants and young children has now commenced. [ + ]
Inquiry continues to examine food & beverage consumption in Aust
The House Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Resources will hear from a range of stakeholders, including a group working to improve diets in Australia. [ + ]
Sweet support for beneficial probiotic cultures in yoghurt
Adding a spoonful of honey to plain yoghurt could support the survival of probiotic cultures in the gut, according to research. [ + ]
Mapping a path for wine sector prosperity in Australia
Australian Grape & Wine and Wine Australia launched the One Grape and Wine Sector Plan at the Wine Industry Update 2024 in Adelaide on 2 August 2024. [ + ]
Off-the-shelf collaborative palletiser for Australia
OnRobot has partnered with Queensland-based DCISIV Technologies to introduce an off-the-shelf collaborative palletiser for SMEs in Australia. [ + ]
Foodmach appoints new CEO
Foodmach has appointed Robert Niggl as its new Chief Executive Officer, commencing today (5 August 2024). [ + ]
IFF to expand development centre in Shanghai
IFF has announced it aims to complete the renovation and expansion of its facilities in Shanghai. [ + ]