Industry News
AIP supports Global Webinar Series on Packaging
Informa Markets, in collaboration with the World Packaging Association and the AIP, will run a five-part series of webinars on the packaging industry. [ + ]
Study reveals which substances make coffee bitter
Researchers have provided new insights into the molecular interaction between five bitter compounds in coffee and bitter receptors. [ + ]
US study: 82% of avocado oil either rancid or adulterated
A study of commercial avocado oil quality and purity has found that the majority of avocado oil sold in the US is of poor quality, mislabelled or adulterated. [ + ]
PepsiCo releases 2019 Sustainability Report
The 2019 Sustainability Report reveals that PepsiCo has exceeded its Safe Water Access goal five years early and reduced its GHG emissions by 6%. [ + ]
Wine industry welcomes Australia, UK FTA negotiations
The Australian wine industry has welcomed news of free trade agreement negotiations between Australia and the UK as the sector works to recover from COVID-19. [ + ]
Plant geneticists unmask hidden mutations in tomatoes
Researchers have identified long-concealed mutations within the genomes of 100 different types of tomato, which could guide efforts to tweak modern tomatoes. [ + ]
Tetra Pak commits to net zero GHG emissions by 2050
Tetra Pak has pledged to achieve net zero emissions across its value chain by 2050 and net zero GHG emissions across its own operations by 2030. [ + ]
Unilever targets net zero emissions from its products by 2039
Unilever has pledged to reach net-zero emissions for products by 2039, supported by a new Climate & Nature Fund, as part of its sustainability commitments. [ + ]
Improving the fat taste in plant-based meat
Motif Foodworks has announced a partnership with Dr Alejandro Marangoni at the University of Guelph to improve fat performance in plant-based foods. [ + ]
Cheesemaker on the Queen's Birthday 2020 Honours List
South Australian cheesemaker Kris Lloyd was named Member of the Order of Australia in the General Division on the Queen's Birthday 2020 Honours List. [ + ]
How long can coronavirus survive on difference surfaces?
A study published in Physics of Fluids has found that temperature, humidity and surfaces can affect coronavirus droplet survival time. [ + ]
Consumer trend to immunity-boosting food post-COVID lockdown
Chr. Hansen has revealed that consumers are more concerned about supporting their immune system since COVID-19 and predicts a trend in food with probiotics. [ + ]
SPC and Döhler announce joint venture for global expansion
SPC has announced a joint venture with German company Döhler, to develop intellectual property in Australia and deliver new products globally. [ + ]
Winter crop production to rise
The prospect of above-average rainfall in July has boosted winter crop production forecasts, with ABARES predicting a 53% increase in winter crop production. [ + ]
Plant-based push: COVID-19 makes vegan diet more appealing
Research from Mintel has revealed that the COVID-19 pandemic has made a vegan diet more appealing for 25% of British millennials. [ + ]
