Industry News
Researchers aim to improve dairy cow efficiency with $1m grant
A team of Purdue University researchers has received a $1 million (AU$1.5m) grant to improve feed efficiency and consistency on dairy farms. [ + ]
AIP to run virtual smart packaging course
The AIP's Active & Intelligent Packaging training course is designed to assist anyone in the supply chain seeking to use smart packaging solutions. [ + ]
Norco launches augmented reality game
Norco has launched Cow's Play, a gamified approach to educating kids on where milk comes from and the role of animal wellbeing and enrichment. [ + ]
Frucor Suntory appoints new Chief Supply Chain Officer
Frucor Suntory appoints Ian Roberts as its new Chief Supply Chain Officer as it gears up for its multi-beverage Suntory Oceania partnership with Beam Suntory. [ + ]
Tetra Pak and MILKLAB partner on single-serve packaging
MILKLAB has partnered with Tetra Pak to venture into a new packaging format, filling its oat and almond barista alt-milk range into 'single-serve' carton packages. [ + ]
Nestlé to acquire Brazilian chocolate company
Nestlé has reached an agreement with Advent International to acquire a majority stake in Grupo CRM, a Brazilian chocolate company. [ + ]
On the nose: energy-efficient food spoilage detection
Researchers have developed an artificial nose to detect food spoilage and provide real-time conditions continuously throughout the spoilage process. [ + ]
Aussie produce platform launched for overseas retailers
Staff at retailers across Asia will soon undertake training on a platform being launched by Australian growers through Hort Innovation. [ + ]
Nestlé divests its peanut allergy treatment business
Nestlé has divested Palforzia, its peanut allergy treatment business, to Stallergenes Greer, a biopharmaceutical company. [ + ]
Arnott's is on target with its third annual Sustainability Report
The Arnott's Group has recorded notable progress against its targets in its third annual Sustainability Report. [ + ]
Family-owned West End brewery rebrands
Parched West End Craft Brewery in Brisbane's West End has become The Brew Baron Beer Company. [ + ]
Blueberry sticker to slow ripening process being trialled
One of the challenges facing the blueberry industry is the seasonality of the fresh fruit, but could we 'buy' more time using a new sticker technology? [ + ]
Nestlé invests $2m to reduce water at its factory in Qld
Nestlé Australia has invested $2 million in new technology to reduce water use in its Gympie factory, the home of Nescafé. [ + ]
Pet Food Zone at Anuga FoodTec in 2024
Catering for the hungry demand for pet food, Anuga FoodTec 2024 will include a zone dedicated to solutions for the pet food industry. [ + ]
NZ Young Viticulturist of the Year announced
Tai Nelson from Soljans Estate in Auckland, New Zealand, has won the title of New Zealand Young Viticulturist of the Year 2023. [ + ]
