Industry News
Aus red meat shares 78% reduction in emissions since 2005
The Australian red meat industry shares its 78% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions since 2005. [ + ]
Coles launches recyclable paper bag packaging for mandarins
Coles has given mandarin packaging a makeover this year, launching a 100% recyclable paper bag for the winter fruit that is popular for school lunchboxes. [ + ]
Jooules raises NZ$1m to produce protein from CO2 emissions
New Zealand-based alt-protein startup Jooules is beginning its next steps to commercialise its CO2 technology. [ + ]
TricorBraun acquires two Australian packaging distributors
TricorBraun has acquired Australian spirits packaging distributor UniquePak and Australian industrial packaging distributor Alplas Products. [ + ]
Third AIP State of Industry Webinar
Registrations are open for the third AIP State of Industry Webinar to be held on Wednesday, 5 June at 10 am (AEST). [ + ]
NZ Food Safety reports on food recalls in 2023
New Zealand Food Safety's reports reveal that salmonella in imported sesame seed-based products was the most significant food safety event in NZ in 2023. [ + ]
ABS data: cautious consumers opt for home cooking
The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics figures have revealed a drop in retail spending across all industries, except food retailing, which bucked the trend, rising 0.9%. [ + ]
Why you can taste more ethanol in a cold beer
Researchers report that alcoholic beverages may taste more or less 'ethanol-like' at different temperatures. [ + ]
Pact Group wins Circular Economy Award for milk bottle recycling efforts
Pact Group has won the Circular Economy Award for its efforts in turning half a billion used milk bottles into new milk bottles each year. [ + ]
SCT starts construction of refrigeration facility in WA
The SCT Group is commencing the construction of a refrigeration facility at Forrestfield, WA, designed to assist supply chain resilience in the food and beverage sector. [ + ]
Acidic sensory study reveals subset of adult 'sour likers'
A study by Penn State researchers revealed that roughly one in eight adults like intensely sour sensations. [ + ]
Colour trends: ingredients inspired by nature
EXBERRY by GNT highlights consumers' growing eco-consciousness and new colour directions inspired by nature. [ + ]
Poultry market growth: South and Southeast Asia 2030
South and Southeast Asia could play a pivotal role in global poultry market growth through 2030. [ + ]
Endeavour Group joins Sustainable Wine Roundtable
Endeavour Group has joined the Sustainable Wine Roundtable, which is designed to inspire sustainability solutions for the wine industry. [ + ]
ABAC updates guidance for digital marketing of alcohol
The Alcohol Beverages Advertising Code Scheme has implemented an updated set of standards and improved guidance for responsible digital marketing of alcohol this year. [ + ]

