Industry News
Cold chain tech revenue projected to exceed AU$10 billion
Investments in temperature and humidity monitoring solutions are set to surpass AU$10 billion by 2032. [ + ]
ACT brewery wins two golds at international awards
Bentspoke Brewing Co has taken home two gold medals in the beer categories at the 2024 International Brewing & Cider Awards. [ + ]
Second AIP State of Industry Webinar
Registrations are open for the second AIP State of Industry Webinar. [ + ]
Networking and sweet talks: registrations open for ConTech2024
Registrations are open for ConTech2024, the Ai Group Confectionery Sector's annual event for the Australasian confectionery industry. [ + ]
New study: Plant-based beef versus natural beef
Plant-based beef outperforms the animal version when it comes to climate change, but there's no winner in the nutrition stakes, according to Macquarie University research. [ + ]
IFPA A-NZ calls for national approach to fruit sticker ban
IFPA A-NZ would prefer to see a nationally consistent rather than state-based approach to banning plastic non-compostable PLU produce stickers. [ + ]
Nestlé's personal pet food solutions
Nestlé has launched the Petivity Microbiome Analysis Kit, an ecosystem of smart devices and analysis kits unlocking health insights for pets. [ + ]
Meat & Livestock Australia announces new Managing Director
Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) has announced that Michael Crowley will be its next Managing Director, starting in the role on 27 May. [ + ]
Casella Family Brands makes a big solar switch for beverages
Casella Family Brands has unveiled what is claimed to be the largest solar power facility in the Australian beverage sector. [ + ]
NSW subsidies available to showcase at Fine Food Australia
Up to 12 food and beverage manufacturers across NSW could be eligible to receive government subsidies to exhibit at Fine Food Australia. [ + ]
WA Government puts $5 million into Tassal barramundi farm
Tassal has received $5m govt support towards the modernisation of its barramundi farm in WA to help increase production and boost supply. [ + ]
CSIRO invests $20 million towards SME innovation
CSIRO has announced a $20 million investment towards small to medium enterprise growth. [ + ]
Four attributes food processers look for in equipment
At APPEX 2024, Heat and Control noticed visitors were looking for solutions and equipment that can acheive four distinct roles. [ + ]
Nestlé Purina PetCare opens its US$450m+ pet food facility
Purina took three years to repurpose a former brewery to create a new pet food factory in North Carolina, which was opened on 26 March 2024. [ + ]
Plant-based conversion for Danone's beverage production facility
Danone has transformed its beverage production facility in southwestern France to completely plant-based, citing anticipated customer needs as the reason for the switch. [ + ]
