Industry News
Heineken invests €45 million in R&D centre in the Netherlands
Opening in mid-2025, the global R&D centre will focus on developing new Heineken products and improving existing products and processes. [ + ]
Cell-cultured quail moving closer to Australians' plates
FSANZ is undertaking a second round of consultation on a proposed approach to allow cell-cultured quail as a food, which could have potential benefit for other cell-based foods. [ + ]
Industry experts discuss outlook for Australia's food & grocery sector
Six Degrees Executive recently hosted two industry outlook events in Sydney and Melbourne to discuss economic pressures facing Australia's food and grocery sector. [ + ]
MasterFoods trials paper tomato sauce packs
MasterFoods is trialling paper-recyclable, single-serve tomato sauce packs, which have 58% less plastic than the original packaging. [ + ]
Call for comment on food processing aid
FSANZ is calling for comment on an application to amend the Code to permit the use of a processing aid for the production of sc-FOS from sucrose. [ + ]
Aussie legumes used to create a creamy lab-cultured yoghurt
Food engineers have used lupins to create a yoghurt that is claimed to rival dairy in taste and texture. [ + ]
Steinecker wins 2025 German Sustainability Award
Steinecker has won first place in the German Sustainability Awards for its biomass conversion concept, Phoenix BMC. [ + ]
Grant to advance probiotic microencapsulation tech
Xampla and Quadram Institute have received funding to work towards advancing plant polymer technology for probiotic microencapsulation. [ + ]
AFGC's response to the ACCC's supermarket inquiry
The AFGC is raising concerns on cost pressures on the food manufacturing industry in its response to the ACCC's Interim Report. [ + ]
Nestlé develops algorithm to uncover dogs' bio age
Research conducted by Nestlé shows that a specifically developed algorithm for biological age could predict the overall health trajectory of dogs. [ + ]
Kilcoy Global Foods acquires Tyson Foods Australia's Coominya Operation
Kilcoy Global Foods has officially taken ownership of burger patty giant Tyson Foods Australia's Coominya Operation. [ + ]
Sanitarium's proposed acquisition of Vita Brits not opposed
The ACCC will not oppose Weet-Bix maker Sanitarium's proposal to acquire competing wheat biscuit cereal Vita Brits from Nestlé. [ + ]
Maori-owned milk company invests in Rockwell Automation Plex ERP technology
Rockwell Automation is partnering with Māori-owned dairy business Miraka, which is powered by renewable geothermal energy. [ + ]
Unboxing accessible packaging
This AIP webinar will provide insights from consumers living with disabilities and showcase resources that can aid in designing inclusive packaging. [ + ]
Kilcoy to gain more meaty insights using AI tech from MEQ
Red meat producer Kilcoy Global Foods plans to use MEQ Cameras for its meat grading, and will also be working with MEQ to build an AI-powered Insights Portal. [ + ]
