Industry News
The small bran with a big nutritional punch
Sorghum bran packs a calcium, magnesium, leucine and valine punch much higher than whole grain flour, researchers find. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
MEQ partners with Siemens on red meat supply chain solution
Australian agtech company MEQ has announced a partnership with Siemens that could help to boost transparency and traceability across the red meat supply chain. [ + ]
Researchers aim to improve dairy cow efficiency with $1m grant
A team of Purdue University researchers has received a $1 million (AU$1.5m) grant to improve feed efficiency and consistency on dairy farms. [ + ]
Norco launches augmented reality game
Norco has launched Cow's Play, a gamified approach to educating kids on where milk comes from and the role of animal wellbeing and enrichment. [ + ]
AIP to run virtual smart packaging course
The AIP's Active & Intelligent Packaging training course is designed to assist anyone in the supply chain seeking to use smart packaging solutions. [ + ]
Nestlé to acquire Brazilian chocolate company
Nestlé has reached an agreement with Advent International to acquire a majority stake in Grupo CRM, a Brazilian chocolate company. [ + ]
Aussie produce platform launched for overseas retailers
Staff at retailers across Asia will soon undertake training on a platform being launched by Australian growers through Hort Innovation. [ + ]
Tetra Pak and MILKLAB partner on single-serve packaging
MILKLAB has partnered with Tetra Pak to venture into a new packaging format, filling its oat and almond barista alt-milk range into 'single-serve' carton packages. [ + ]
On the nose: energy-efficient food spoilage detection
Researchers have developed an artificial nose to detect food spoilage and provide real-time conditions continuously throughout the spoilage process. [ + ]
Frucor Suntory appoints new Chief Supply Chain Officer
Frucor Suntory appoints Ian Roberts as its new Chief Supply Chain Officer as it gears up for its multi-beverage Suntory Oceania partnership with Beam Suntory. [ + ]
Arnott's is on target with its third annual Sustainability Report
The Arnott's Group has recorded notable progress against its targets in its third annual Sustainability Report. [ + ]
Nestlé divests its peanut allergy treatment business
Nestlé has divested Palforzia, its peanut allergy treatment business, to Stallergenes Greer, a biopharmaceutical company. [ + ]
Aussie produce to be showcased on the world stage
Aussie horticulture is headed for the world stage this week with over 40 Australian exhibitors set to show off their produce at Asia Fruit Logistica. [ + ]
Family-owned West End brewery rebrands
Parched West End Craft Brewery in Brisbane's West End has become The Brew Baron Beer Company. [ + ]
