Industry News
Bulla launches fairy bread ice-cream
Bulla has developed three new ice cream flavours: Fairy Bread, Cookies & Cream and Cookie Crumble. [ + ]
Consumer attitudes key in health and wellness segment
Research by DuPont Nutrition & Health has identified six core consumer groups according to health and wellness attitudes. [ + ]
Double recognition for Printpack
Printpack has been recognised by two industry associations at recent award ceremonies. [ + ]
Kids get a whole day's sugar hit in one juice
A study has found the sugar content of fruit drinks marketed to children, including natural fruit juices and smoothies, is "unacceptably high". [ + ]
Five tonnes of pears stolen from Victorian farm
Five tonnes of pears have been stolen from a farm in Portland, Victoria. [ + ]
Dematic acquires Australian AGV manufacturer NDC Automation
Dematic has announced the acquisition of NDC Automation, a provider of automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and software in Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
Australian vegies could be feeling cosier this winter
Australian vegetable growers could be wrapping up their precious produce this winter, with research showing commercial frost cloths, known as 'fleece', are an effective weapon against frost and low temperatures. [ + ]
Does your Easter seafood look a bit fishy?
Many of us will be tucking into seafood this Easter, but do we trust that the fish we are eating is what it says on the package? [ + ]
South Australian biotech centre boosted by Chinese investment
A Chinese agribusiness will invest $1 million to expand a microalgae and related advanced marine bioproduct development centre in a joint research agreement with Flinders University. [ + ]
Robochef to be launched in the UK
The future of food processing could be in the substantial hands of a five-tonne industrial robot that can heat, mix and combine food products. [ + ]
Australia: a nation of chocoholics
Chocolate consumption in Australia is on the rise — and not just at Easter! [ + ]
Nutraceuticals: the 8 nutrients needed for a healthier old age
To live a healthy life, those aged 50+ need more of some vitamins and minerals than their younger counterparts. [ + ]
Does Australia need a sugar tax?
With Australia among the top 10 countries for consumption of soft drink per capita, some commentators have called for Australia to follow the UK's lead and introduce a 'sugar tax'. [ + ]
Packaging for Sustainability handbook
Packaging for Sustainability is a concise and readable handbook for practitioners who are trying to implement sustainability strategies for packaging. [ + ]
Sherpa targets 'last mile' delivery needs
Sherpa has announced it will add four-hour and same-day delivery services to its current delivery platform for individuals and businesses. [ + ]