Industry News
Central hub in Germany for alternative protein industry
GEA's Food Application and Technology Center of Excellence in Germany has been inaugurated as a central hub for the alternative protein industry. [ + ]
AIP to present packaging sessions at AWRE
The Australian Institute of Packaging will present three packaging sessions at the Australasian Waste & Recycling Expo in July. [ + ]
Victorian Government announced as foodpro partner
The Victorian Government has been announced as foodpro's principal event partner for the first time as the tradeshow returns following a six-year hiatus. [ + ]
Truthful yet misleading: a US consumer study of packaging labels
Researchers have found that many US consumers assume that food labelled as "low-fat" also contains less sugar. [ + ]
Applications for 2023 APCO Annual Awards open
The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation has announced that applications for the 2023 APCO Annual Awards are open. [ + ]
How long do the bubbles last in sparkling wine?
Researchers investigating how long champagne and sparkling wines can be stored in sealed bottles before they go flat have found that it depend on the bottle's size. [ + ]
Foodtech startup to launch carob-derived sweetener
FoodTech startup CarobWay will launch its clean-label, low glycemic index sweetener at IFT FIRST 2023 in Chicago, in gummy and energy bar prototypes. [ + ]
Food & Hospitality Queensland back for 2023
Food & Hospitality Queensland will be returning from 15–16 October 2023 at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre. [ + ]
Applications open for 2024 APPMA Awards of Excellence
The APPMA awards provide a platform for the packaging and processing industry to celebrate achievements, foster collaboration and raise the profile of the sector. [ + ]
Research: Dairy milk may be critical to global nutrition
Despite its environmental trade-offs, researchers have found that dairy milk may be a critical, low-energy source of vitamins and minerals. [ + ]
Aussie yams in the spotlight
Research from the University of Queensland has put a spotlight on Aussie yams, which may soon be cultivated for their potential nutritonal value. [ + ]
Mineral water brand launches label-free packaging
Spritzer has announced the rollout of label-free, 100% recyclable bottles for its Natural Mineral Water. [ + ]
New method to reduce thickening agent for transport
Cellulose nanofibre may be used as a thickening agent in some food applications; however, there have been difficulties getting it into powder form for transport. [ + ]
Fine Food Australia registrations open
Registrations are now open for Fine Food Australia, which will be held at Sydney's International Convention Centre from 11–14 September 2023. [ + ]
Cultivated chicken approved for US plates
Upside and Good Meat have received regulatory approval in the US to sell their cultivated chicken products in the US. [ + ]