Industry News
IMCD partners with SGProtein to develop new plant-based concepts
IMCD partners with SGProtein to develop plant-based concepts using high-moisture meat analogues (HMMAs) which can help to shorten time to market for new flavoured products. [ + ]
Amcor receives packaging award nods
Three awards were handed out to Amcor at the 2022 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards, with the brand's sustainability and innovation being recognised. [ + ]
NZ country of origin labelling rules now in place
New rules are in place for food labels in New Zealand, with fresh and thawed foods requiring information about their source. [ + ]
How NSW is supporting modern manufacturing
The NSW Government looks to foster innovation and modernisation in manufacturing with support for new businesses thanks to a $250 million fund. [ + ]
Barry Callebaut unveils its expanded chocolate factory in Australia
The Swiss chocolate company has expanded upon its Australian factory which is now equipped to produce new forms of chocolate. [ + ]
Uncorking a sustainable, refillable wine bottle solution
Accolade Wines has joined forces with ecoSPIRITS to launch a refillable wine technology in Australia in order to reduce the number of single-use wine bottles. [ + ]
Registration opens for ARBS 2022
The air conditioning, refrigeration and building services (ARBS) trade exhibition being held in Melbourne in August is now open for registrations. [ + ]
NZ dairy startup that sidesteps cows gets $2.4m investment
A Kiwi company has received funding to develop animal-free dairy proteins in plants using its molecular dairy farming technology. [ + ]
FSANZ calls for comments on MRLs
FSANZ is accepting submissions regarding potential changes to certain vet and agricultural chemicals in foods. [ + ]
Turbine Precinct gets $33.4m in federal funding
The manufacturing hub has received federal funding to allow it to develop into a thriving locus of education, R&D and mentorship. [ + ]
CSIRO maps out Australia's protein future
The CSIRO has released a report detailing how the country could approach protein in the next 30 years as the population and amount of food needed grow. [ + ]
Scientists develop alternative for palm oil in food production
Scientists in Singapore have developed a method to produce and extract plant-based oils from a type of common microalgae, which could provide a 'greener and healthier' alternative to palm oil. [ + ]
Europeon study of high-pressure processing for foods
A study by the European Food Safety Agency shows that high-pressure processing of foods can safely kill bacteria on many foods, making them safe for consumption. [ + ]
Brownes Dairy using 100% recyclable unbleached milk cartons
Brownes Dairy is the first company in Australia to use Tetra Pak's unbleached renewable milk cartons in Australia. [ + ]
Scientists use texture from bug wings for antibacterial plastic
Scientists have utilised a nanotexture on insect wings to make an antibacterial coating that can passively kill up to 70% of bacteria. [ + ]