Industry News
Norco Co-op scoops up 27 medals at national DIAA Awards
Norco has received 27 medals at the National Dairy Industry Association (DIAA) of Australia 2024 Awards of Excellence. [ + ]
Deakin University's 'food manufacturers scorecard'
The report by food policy experts rates the nutrition policies and practices of the 21 largest packaged food and beverage manufacturers in Australia. [ + ]
Mondelēz opens its biscuit and baked snacks lab in Singapore
Mondelēz International has opened a $7.5m facility designed to create innovative biscuits and baked snacks to meet market demands for mindful indulgences. [ + ]
FSANZ call to industry for comment
FSANZ is calling for industry professionals to comment on a proposal to make minor amendments to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code. [ + ]
Research: Does chocolate have a dark side?
A study has found that dark chocolate poses no adverse risk for adults and contains nutritionally beneficial levels of essential minerals. [ + ]
JBS Australia & SEE shortlisted for packaging award
JBS Australia & SEE have been shortlisted in the WorldStar Packaging special award category — Sustainability. [ + ]
Fake Kakadu plum powder identified
ANSTO is sharing research that confirms fraudulent Kakadu plum extracts are in circulation online and in the international marketplace. [ + ]
The future of robotics inspired by nature
Researchers have shared a novel hybrid-driven origami gripper, designed to grasp and manipulate objects with versatility and precision. [ + ]
House Standing Committee to hear from spirit industry
The House Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Resources will hear from peak industry bodies from the spirit and craft distilling sector this week. [ + ]
Plant-based fork for Maggi noodles
Nestlé has introduced a limited-edition plant-based fork as a packaging accessory for its Maggi cup noodles in India. [ + ]
Robotics Strategy aims to help Aus manufacturing industry
According to the Minister for Industry and Science, The Hon Ed Husic MP, around the world, countries are investing in revitalising their manufacturing base. [ + ]
TMX appoints new COO
Global supply chain consultancy TMX Transform has appointed Tristan Butt as Chief Operating Officer. [ + ]
Plant molecular farming: creating 'moo-free' cheese
Plant molecular farming could deliver a way to produce scalable, animal-free cheese that mimics the real thing. [ + ]
JBS Australia's Scone bioenergy system in operation
Meat and food processor JBS Australia (JBS) has completed the construction of a bioenergy system at its Scone processing plant. [ + ]
Govt funds 'AI Adopt Centre' to help Aussie SME manufacturers
Funding announced for provider of AI ARM Hub to provide manufacturing SMEs a tangible pathway to adopting AI for processes. [ + ]
