Industry News
Research: Inflammatory food could contribute to muscle aging
Inflammatory foods may contribute to muscle degeneration in people aged over 65, University of the Sunshine Coast research has found. [ + ]
Sustainably sourced KitKat launches in Europe
Nestlé has introduced a KitKat made with cocoa mass from beans grown by farmer families engaged in the company's income accelerator. [ + ]
Improving vitamin D intake in aged care
FOODiQ Global and Australian Mushrooms embarked on a research study focused on enhancing vitamin D and overall nutrient intake among aged care residents. [ + ]
Foodtech startup Better Juice partners with Ingredion
Foodtech startup Better Juice is collaborating with Ingredion, a global provider of specialty ingredients to the food and beverage industry. [ + ]
APPEX 2024 program live as countdown begins
The APPEX 2024 Program has been officially released, jam-packed with what's on across the processing and packaging four-day event. [ + ]
The politics of labelling plant-based proteins
QUT researchers have studied the politics of alternative proteins in Australia as lawmakers grapple with notions of competition, definitions and labelling. [ + ]
v2food acquires Aussie plant-based meal brand
v2food has acquired Soulara, an Australian plant-based ready-made meals brand. [ + ]
Making plant-based meat alternatives tastier
IFF has collaborated with Unilever and Wageningen University & Research (WUR) to address flavour challenges in plant-based meat alternatives. [ + ]
TricorBraun acquires WA-based company
TricorBraun has acquired Perth-based Plas-Pak WA, a plastic packaging distributor and manufacturer. [ + ]
Nestlé Vietnam invests US$100 million in coffee factory
Nestlé Vietnam has announced a US$100 million investment designed to increase the production capacity of its Tri An coffee factory. [ + ]
Australia and New Zealand shine at Worldstar Packaging Awards
AIP has announced that Australian and New Zealand companies received the third-highest number of wins at the Worldstar Packaging Awards. [ + ]
Using chemical signature to identify wine
By applying AI tools to existing data, researchers have successfully identified the chemical mark of red wines from seven major estates in the Bordeaux region. [ + ]
NZ Food Safety calls for submissions on organic exports
New Zealand Food Safety is seeking feedback on proposed changes to the Organic Export Requirement: Organic Production Rules. [ + ]
$66m industrial bakery facility to be developed in WA
Swiss-owned global bakery ARYZTA is planning to develop its first Western Australian facility, which will include its latest industrial bakery equipment. [ + ]
Aussies encouraged to buy sustainable prawns in festive period
MSC has released data in time for Christmas, revealing that this year has been the most sustainable year of prawns yet. [ + ]
