Industry News
Nestlé transforming cocoa husks into low-carbon fertiliser
In the UK, Nestlé is launching a pilot to assess whether cocoa shells from a York confectionery site can be used to create a low-carbon fertiliser. [ + ]
Fine Food Australia wrapped up
Fine Food Australia 2023 has wrapped after a successful exhibition with tens of thousands of attendees over four days at Sydney ICC. [ + ]
Food testing innovation wins Australian Good Design Award
PPB Technology's CYBERTONGUE food testing system won the Australian Good Design Award for Medical and Scientific Equipment. [ + ]
More than crickets: the future of sustainable food
AgriFutures Australia has released a plan to accelerate the growth of the Australian insect market, helping Australia capitalise on sustainable food. [ + ]
Final call for ARBS speaker nominations
The online submissions period to nominate speakers for the ARBS 2024 seminar program will close at 5 pm, 30 September 2023. [ + ]
FSANZ calls for comment on added sugar proposal
FSANZ is calling for comment on a proposal to clarify and define added sugars for the purposes of making claims about food. [ + ]
Nestlé tops coffee sustainability rankings
In the 2023 Coffee Brew Index published in the Coffee Barometer report, Nestlé ranked first in coffee sustainability. [ + ]
Inside the European Beer Star competition
This year's European Beer Star competition features 2356 beers from 553 breweries, coming from a total of 47 participating countries. [ + ]
Food tray recycling method launched
A recycler in Spain has identified a way to apply Nexam's Reactive Recycling technology to enable closed-loop recycling of food trays into new food trays. [ + ]
Report: Positive trends for manufacturing sector
Grant Thornton has released its 2023 Manufacturing Benchmarking Report, analysing financial data from 100 Australian mid-sized manufacturers. [ + ]
Public comment period for industrially produced trans fats extended
The public consultation period for industrially produced trans fats in processed foods has been extended until 29 September. [ + ]
Lamb Weston acquires Crackerjack Foods
Lamb Weston, a leading supplier of frozen potato products, has acquired the portfolio and processing capability of the Victorian-based manufacturer and supplier of frozen potato-based products. [ + ]
Apple harvesting robot a Victorian engineering winner
Monash University's apple harvesting robot was one of the winners at the 2023 Engineers Australia Excellence Awards – People & Projects Victoria. [ + ]
Is vegan pet food healthier?
A Griffith-led study has explored whether a vegan diet for cats provided more benefits for their health than a carnivorous diet. [ + ]
Sydney brewer undergoes rebranding
Batch Brewing Co has rebranded as it nears its 10-year milestone, with a refreshed logo, product naming and altered recipes. [ + ]
