Industry News
Origin takes 20% stake in Climatech Zero
Origin has acquired a 20% stake in Climatech Zero, a decarbonisation scaleup that can provide solutions for industrial sectors such as manufacturing and food production. [ + ]
3D printing our personalised grub of the future
A team of researchers from Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) have developed a new way to customise the food that we eat through 3D printing using unusual ingredients. [ + ]
Food safety and quality science commitment recognised
On Wednesday night (3 July) in NZ, Dr Pierre Venter was awarded the Significant Contribution to Food Safety Award at the New Zealand Institute of Food Science and Technology Awards [ + ]
Research: Six-year-olds are the toughest food critics
A study has discovered that at the age of six, children shift to avoid many textures in their food; however, this aversion is only temporary. [ + ]
Salty spoon to help limit sodium intake without losing taste
Scientists from Meji University and Kirin Holdings have launched the novel 'Electric Salt Spoon', which is designed to help people lower their sodium intake. [ + ]
That's a wrap: ANZ shines at WorldStar Packaging Awards
The ANZ region took home 20 awards at the 2024 WorldStar Packaging Awards ceremony. [ + ]
Innovia to extend portfolio of recycled-content films
Innovia Films has announced the launch of an extension to its range of sustainable films, which are now available for trialing. [ + ]
Divergent dairy: global access and outputs remain mixed
Maxum Foods has shared its Global Dairy Commodity Update for July 2024. According to the company's research, global fundamentals are mixed across regions. [ + ]
Turning fish guts into gold
A circular economy model is being developed to reduce waste in the seafood sector by converting high-value collagen protein by-products into food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. [ + ]
Enmin becomes Australian representative for Antares Vision Group
Enmin has been appointed the exclusive Australian representative for Antares Vision Group's solutions to the food industry, which include a combination metal detector and checkweigher. [ + ]
Ripe innovations under discussion at National Food Waste Summit
The Save Food Packaging panel session will be held on day two of the National Food Waste Summit, which is being hosted by End Food Waste Australia in Melbourne. [ + ]
Saputo finalises sale of milk processing facilities to Coles Group
Saputo has now finalised the sale of two of its fresh milk processing facilities to Coles Group after clearance from the ACCC. [ + ]
Palsgaard's project to develop alternative egg ingredients
Palsgaard and Aarhus University are inviting food manufacturers to collaborate on a project to develop plant-based egg alternatives for use in products such as sponge cakes. [ + ]
ARENA grants for businesses using renewables in new ways
A meat processing facility, smallgoods maker, winery and cheese plant are some of the recipients of 10 ARENA grants awarded to support novel renewable energy solutions. [ + ]
Research: Protecting Australia's prawn industry
A water sampling method projected to slash biosecurity costs and protect Australia's prawn farm industry from pathogens will be put to the test. [ + ]
