Industry News
Frucor Suntory's facility to be powered by clean energy in Qld
Frucor Suntory's first beverage manufacturing facility in Australia will be powered by 11 GWh of publicly owned renewable energy. [ + ]
A look inside Anuga Organic
Anuga Organic provides an overview of organic products, a theme that has gained significance in recent years due to growing awareness of health and the environment. [ + ]
Future cheese could use 'next wave' ingredients
Food scientists might one day be able to draw on a surprising resource in the ocean to help meet the growing demand for cheese. [ + ]
Food packaging tray circularity initiative in Australia
Claimed as an Aussie-first collaboration, SEE and ExxonMobil have joined forces on an advanced recycling initiative to generate value from food-grade plastics. [ + ]
The Hon Ed Husic to open Modern Manufacturing Expo
The Minister for Science and Industry will participate in the 2023 The Modern Manufacturing Expo, taking place in Sydney from 20–21 September. [ + ]
GAI could unlock billions of value for manufacturing sector
A recent report found that Australia's manufacturing sector could reap many rewards by speeding up its adoption of generative artificial intelligence. [ + ]
Nestlé trials technology that reduces intrinsic sugars in key ingredients
Nestlé has piloted the sugar-reducing technology in its factory lines for powdered beverages such as Milo in several countries across Asia. [ + ]
Creating a fish-free omega-3 supplement
Researchers from the University of Sydney are developing an omega-3 supplement made from environmental bacteria to help alleviate the impact of overfishing. [ + ]
Uncorking the benefits of red wine waste for food colouring
Winemaking waste could be upcycled into ingredients for potential applications as natural food colourings thanks to research from chemical engineers at Monash University. [ + ]
Smarter energy for commercial and industrial refrigeration sector
ARENA has announced $3.7 million in funding for Enel X to demonstrate and scale flexible energy demand solutions in supermarkets and refrigerated warehouses. [ + ]
Hemp-infused drink brand expands to international market
Known for its hemp-infused beverages and energy drinks, Aussie wellness brand +hemp is expanding into the Asian market and introducing a new flavour. [ + ]
Final countdown to sensory experience at foodpro 2023
With the expo floor sold out and education timetables finalised, foodpro is set to deliver a sensory experience this year in Melbourne from 23–26 July. [ + ]
Qld Govt collaborates with industry to increase exports
The Queensland Government is teaming up with industry to increase agricultural exports through the Food and Fibre to Market: Industry Partnerships Program. [ + ]
Using AI to improve barramundi farming
Research has found that computer simulations may be key to bringing aquaculture into line with genetic advances being made in land-based agriculture. [ + ]
Aussie winemaker joins sustainability platform
Casella Family Brands has joined global collaborative program Sustainable Wine Roundtable to work on advancing sustainability in the wine industry. [ + ]