Industry News
Shifting to bigger bottles could reduce plastic waste
The US research found that a 20% shift in beverage sales from smaller bottles could result in more than 9000 tonnes of waste being saved annually. [ + ]
The health benefits of 'shrooms in noodles
Research in New Zealand suggests a dose of edible mushrooms in wheat noodles could be beneficial for slowing the release of sugar after eating, but further testing is needed. [ + ]
Allergen labelling in plain English — changes to Code approved
On 25 February 2021, the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code was amended to introduce new requirements for the labelling of allergens in food. [ + ]
Bite-size steps to digital transformation in the F&B industry
Rockwell Automation will host a webinar on the digital transformation in the food and beverage industry on Wednesday, 4 March 2021. [ + ]
Certified recycled polymers for Tetra Pak's cartons
Tetra Pak has announced the introduction of certified recycled polymers which have been integrated into its carton packaging. [ + ]
Funding for small-scale and craft producers in Vic
Victorian craft brewers and small-scale food producers could be eligible to tap into the latest release of government funds designed to help small-scale and craft producers. [ + ]
Moët Hennessy acquires 50% of JAY-Z's champagne brand
Moët Hennessy has announced a partnership with US rapper and businessman Shawn 'JAY-Z' Carter by acquiring a 50% stake in his prestige champagne brand, Armand de Brignac. [ + ]
Coca-Cola Amatil commits to net zero carbon emissions by 2040
Coca-Cola Amatil launches sustainability ambitions that commit to net zero carbon emissions by 2040. [ + ]
Kellogg Australia tackles food insecurity with FRRR
The KACF has partnered with the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) to help tackle food insecurity throughout Australia. [ + ]
QUT research creates Panama disease-resistant bananas
Australian researchers have developed a line of Cavendish bananas resistant to the catastrophic Panama disease tropical race 4 (TR4). [ + ]
AIP and AusIndustry team up for cold chain webinar series
The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) will collaborate with AusIndustry to present a three-part cold chain webinar series. [ + ]
Nestlé launches plant-based coffee lattes in Japan
Nestlé Japan has launched a range of Nescafé lattes crafted with plant-based ingredients to keep up with the growing trend of plant-based food in Japan. [ + ]
FSANZ proposes to change maximum residue limits
MRLs are the highest amount of an agricultural or veterinary chemical residue allowed to remain in food sold in Australia. [ + ]
rPET bottle design inspired by Greenland
The bottles were produced by the company's patented Base Over Stroke System (BOSS). [ + ]
Harting hosts industrial automation webinar series
Harting is running a webinar series about Industrial Ethernet trends. [ + ]
