Industry News
Sustainable pasta packaging rolled out
SABIC has rolled out a novel pasta packaging project as part of its TRUCIRCLE program to accelerate the circular plastic economy. [ + ]
More to mushrooms: nutritional benefits discovered
Research undertaken by NRAUS in partnership with the AMGA has shown that mushrooms may contain health benefits beyond the known taste and culinary attributes. [ + ]
Coles opens Queensland automated distribution centre
Coles has opened its first automated distribution centre using Witron technology. [ + ]
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners appoints MD
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has announced the appointment of Orlando Rodriguez to the position of Managing Director CCEP Australia. [ + ]
Aussie oilseed facilities to expand following $73m investment
Cargill has invested $73m to upgrade and expand its Australian facilities, helping the company cater to rising demand for canola and cottonseed products. [ + ]
Sugarcane: a sustainable alternative to plastic packaging
Sugarcane packaging has emerged as an alternative to traditional petroleum-based plastics for its biodegradability and resistance to heat and moisture. [ + ]
BeerBots developed for faster brewing
Researchers have come up with a way of speeding up the beer-brewing process with beer-making mini-bots or 'BeerBots'. [ + ]
Enhancing gluten-free bread with sorghum bran
A study has found that sorghum bran, a by-product of sorghum milling, can enhance the nutritional value of gluten-free bread without compromising its flavour. [ + ]
The NOLO project for South Australian winemakers
The South Australian Government has invested $1.98 million into a no- and low-alcohol (NOLO) trial-scale facility at the University of Adelaide. [ + ]
Supporting manufacturers in using stevia sweeteners
Ingredion has launched a video series to help manufacturers harness the potential of stevia sweeteners and FBB ingredients in sugar reduction formulations. [ + ]
Using barcodes for product authentication
Scientists are developing a counterfeit-proof barcode system for authenticity verification that uses a smartphone without the need to access a database. [ + ]
Wheat disease threatening global yields
Wheat blast, an emerging fungal disease, is threatening wheat crops across the globe, with management strategies unsuccessful. [ + ]
Perth to host AgriFutures' evokeAG. event in 2024
evokeAG. organiser AgriFutures Australia partnered with the Western Australian Government to announce that the event will be held in Perth in 2024. [ + ]
Seaweed: a potential solution for increasing food demand
Seaweed provides a novel, alternative sustainable food source and bioproducts for human and animal consumption. [ + ]
Research confirms Prosecco is a grape variety
Following the EU's attempts to claim Prosecco as a GI, research has demonstrated extensive historical proof that it is a grape variety. [ + ]