Industry News
Packaging prowess: APCO 2024 award finalists announced
APCO has announced the shortlisted finalists for the 2024 APCO Awards, recognising companies that have innovated within the sustainable packaging sector. [ + ]
AI-enabled freezers help boost ice cream sales
There's more than just ice cream in many of Unilever's freezer cabinets, which are now using AI tech to track stock levels in real time. [ + ]
A new fish for New Zealand aquaculture
Commercial-scale production of kingfish is now a reality in New Zealand, thanks to a land-based aquaculture system in Ruakākā. [ + ]
Nestlé's CEO leaves, replacement appointed
The Swiss multinational food and drink processing company appoints Laurent Freixe as CEO of Nestlé S.A., after Mark Schneider leaves the company. [ + ]
Wheat processor constructs silo building in Germany
Wheat processor Crespel & Deiters Group is constructing an €18.5m silo building in Germany to expand its storage and handling capacities. [ + ]
Scalable manufacturing process for cultivated meat
Inspired by automation in the car industry, a continuous manufacturing method for cultivated meat has been developed to help reduce the cost and complexity of the process. [ + ]
AFGC releases its latest State of the Industry report
The Australian Food and Grocery Council has called for the govt to include its sector in the Future Made in Australia policy following the release of its industry report. [ + ]
Three Aussie manufacturers commercialise packaging solutions
The three projects use advanced manufacturing technologies to deliver packaging solutions to the food and beverage, logistics and other industrial sectors. [ + ]
$41m to spur development of new fruit and nut varieties
Scientists are working with the horticulture industry on a $41m program to expedite the development of almond, apple, citrus, macadamia and mango varieties. [ + ]
Getting a better grasp with robotic squeezing force tool
When handling delicate items such as fruit, measuring the robotic squeezing force is crucial to help prevent slippage or damage — QUT develops new tool to help. [ + ]
DB Schenker to showcase logistics at Fine Food Australia
DB Schenker is showcasing its logistics solutions at the food trade event Fine Food Australia expo. [ + ]
Australian Eggs launches VR biosecurity training tool
With the egg industry facing challenges associated with avian influenza, the Australian Eggs team has launched a biosecurity training tool powered by virtual reality (VR). [ + ]
New tests to detect fake honey
International researchers have developed new tests to detect sugar syrup adulteration in honey. [ + ]
An instant, plant-based version of golden milk
Researchers have developed a method to make a plant-based, instant version of turmeric milk that maintains the beneficial properties of the ingredients. [ + ]
APCO releases 2030 Strategic Plan
The plan sets out a pathway for industry to take on greater responsibility for delivering the improvements needed to meet the 2025 National Packaging Targets. [ + ]
