Industry News
Scotch whisky, art and AI: a personalised Johnnie Walker
Diageo has opened its generative AI-powered experience in Edinburgh that allows guests to co-design a personalised bottle of Johnnie Walker Blue Label. [ + ]
New harvest: ABARES to begin its Aus agriculture surveys
From mid-July to December, the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) will embark on its annual farm survey program. [ + ]
Australian seafood industry more resilient to food shocks
Australia's seafood industry has boosted its resilience to food shocks thanks to sustainable management strategies, according to a new report. [ + ]
Registrations open for Fi Europe Innovation Awards 2024
Entries have opened for the Fi Europe Innovation Awards 2024 to be held in Germany. There are nine accolades (with four new categories) up for grabs. [ + ]
Plant-based alternatives for reduced fat replication
Loryma has developed three solutions that support targeted fat reproduction in three different applications, all with a low calorie content. [ + ]
Repurposing packaging: new recycling facility for SA
An estimate of over 14,000 t of soft plastics will be diverted from South Australian landfills every year, due to an investment in advanced recycling technology. [ + ]
Keeping food cool in supermarkets, an energy-efficient solution
Researchers in Australia have developed an energy-efficient refrigeration system that could result in reducing annual refrigeration energy consumption for supermarkets by 19%. [ + ]
Key Technology and PPM Technologies consolidate services in ANZ
Key Technology and PPM Technologies, both members of Duravant's Food Sorting and Handling Solutions group, have combined services in North and South America as well as Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
New Managing Director at KAESER Compressors
KAESER Compressors Australia has a new Managing Director, Jarno Manzke, who was officially appointed on 2 April 2024. [ + ]
Interroll Australia opens new office in Victoria
Interroll Australia has opened its new office complex in Epping, Victoria. [ + ]
Nestlé develops method to reduce fat in dairy ingredients
Nestlé R&D teams have now found a way to reduce the fat present in milk powder by up to 60%, while keeping the creamy taste and texture. [ + ]
Genetically modified potato: call for comment
FSANZ is calling for comment on an application to permit the sale and use of food made from a new genetically modified potato. [ + ]
Flexicon celebrates 50 years
Flexicon Corporation, a privately held firm and provider of bulk handling equipment, is commemorating its 50th anniversary in 2024. [ + ]
Modified pectin gels well for low-sugar products
Using high-pressure processing (HPP) treatment, US scientists have developed a pectin that can gel well in low-sugar products and still be scalable for commercial production. [ + ]
Accolade Wines to combine with Pernod Ricard
AWL has announced its intention to combine its Accolade Wines with Pernod Ricard's Australian, New Zealand and Spanish wine businesses. [ + ]
