Industry News
Research: How common preservatives affect gut health
New research has found that a common class of antibiotics used as a food preservative has potent effects both against pathogens and on gut bacteria. [ + ]
Cream of the crop recognised at the Australian Grand Dairy Awards
Victoria's Berrys Creek Gourmet Cheese Oak Blue claimed the Grand Champion Cheese title at the 25th Australian Grand Dairy Awards held in Melbourne last week. [ + ]
Call for comment on food irradiation energy levels
FSANZ has called for submissions on an application to increase the maximum energy level for machines generating X-rays to irradiate food. [ + ]
Cadbury to halve virgin plastic in chocolate wrappers
Cadbury has signed a deal with Amcor to source approximately 1000 tonnes of post-consumer recycled plastic to wrap its core Cadbury chocolate range. [ + ]
Could self-drying fruit be the next superfood?
A foodtech company in Israel has introduced a semi-dried tomato product line that uses a specialised tomato variety that can self-dry on the vine while maintaining nutritional value and flavour. [ + ]
KAESER Australia unveils new facility
KAESER Australia has unveiled its 4500 m2 facility in Dandenong South, Victoria, which includes offices, a warehouse and a workshop. [ + ]
Using plant protein for cultivated meat with improved texture
Researchers have found that a non-allergenic wheat protein could be used to grow cells for cultivated meat with meat-like textures. [ + ]
Families facing back to school lunchbox pinch
A study has found that families can face a pinch when packing a school lunchbox, spending about $25 per child weekly. [ + ]
Australian meat processing industry report released
The "Meat Processing in Australia — Industry Research Report" is available from ResearchAndMarkets.com. [ + ]
Robotic vineyard tractor trialled in Australia
Duxton vineyards has teamed up with Wine Australia and Smart Machine for the trial of OXIN, an autonomous, multifunctional vineyard tractor. [ + ]
Food and beverage businesses in Brisbane get set to expand
Eleven Brisbane-based businesses are set to expand their food and beverage innovations thanks to an accelerator program supporting local enterprises. [ + ]
Jet Technologies partners with Actega to advance sustainable packaging
Jet Technologies has announced a new partnership with Actega to help advance sustainable packaging solutions for the Australian and New Zealand market. [ + ]
PepsiCo launches 2nd sustainability accelerator program
PepsiCo's second Greenhouse Accelerator in Asia Pacific is a grant initiative program for innovative entrepreneurs in the region with sustainable solutions. [ + ]
ACCC to conduct inquiry into prices in Aussie supermarkets
The ACCC has been directed by the Australian Government to conduct an inquiry into Australia's supermarket sector, including the pricing practices of the supermarkets. [ + ]
Australia's hottest craft beer crowned
1877 different beers from 436 Australian craft breweries attracted votes in the 16th annual GABS hottest 100 Craft Beer poll. [ + ]
