Industry News
Food technician behind Vegemite featured in new book
The story of Australian food technician Cyril Callister, otherwise known as Mr Vegemite, has been featured in Grave Tales: Melbourne Vol. 1. [ + ]
Plant-based push: COVID-19 makes vegan diet more appealing
Research from Mintel has revealed that the COVID-19 pandemic has made a vegan diet more appealing for 25% of British millennials. [ + ]
Woolworths reduces plastic packaging for fruits and vegies
Woolworths has introduced a range of initiatives to reduce plastic packaging across its fruits and vegetables, reaffirming its commitment to a greener future. [ + ]
On the shelf: Capilano launches low GI honey
Capilano has launched a low GI honey, which has endorsement from the Glycaemic Index Foundation. [ + ]
AIP provides online training courses for packaging industry
The Australian Institute of Packaging is moving five of its training courses to a virtual platform, with the first training course to be held on 16 June. [ + ]
Heat and Control partners with Oxipack Leak Detection
Heat and Control and Oxipack are set to bring innovative non-destructive leak detection solutions for packaging to Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
Berry Global supplies recycled packaging to Mondelēz International
Berry Global Group is collaborating with Mondelēz International to supply packaging containing recycled plastic for Philadelphia cream cheese. [ + ]
Yay whey! China allows whey permeate exports
Arla Foods Ingredients, a global supplier of whey permeate, has announced that whey permeate can now be exported to China for use in food and drink products. [ + ]
Asahi acquires Carlton & United Breweries
Carlton & United Breweries is now officially owned by Asahi Beverages, with the aquisition completed last week. [ + ]
Nestlé plant-based burger no longer 'incredible' in Europe
Nestlé must rename its plant-based burgers sold in Europe, after a Dutch court granted an injunction filed by Impossible Foods. [ + ]
Sugar warning labels work, researchers reveal
US researchers have examined more than 20 studies and found that warning labels on sugary drinks led to consumers making healthier drink choices. [ + ]
BASF compostable polymer production set to increase
BASF and Red Avenue New Materials Group have signed an agreement, enabling Red Avenue to produce and sell PBAT materials in China. [ + ]
Packaging webinar: Hero or villain in a circular economy?
The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) and thinkstep-anz will host a webinar on 23 June 2020, addressing Cradle to Cradle certification and LCA. [ + ]
Funding for Qld poultry farm boosts regional development
A Rural Economic Development Grant of up to $250K could help a Queensland organic poultry producer boost employment opportunities and expand its business. [ + ]
Capitalise on the home-grown trend
An Australian Made ad campaign has been launched this month to help local manufacturers capitalise on a renewed interest in locally made goods. [ + ]
