Industry News
New macadamia varieties to lower production costs
Macadamia growers could reduce their labour costs in the future through new tree varieties that are shorter and enter production earlier. [ + ]
Federal government to boost funding for Factory of the Future
The federal government has announced support for the expansion of the Factory of the Future in Adelaide. [ + ]
Coles takes food deliveries to new heights
South East Queenslanders will be the first to trial a new store-to-door drone delivery service that brings groceries direct to homes in just minutes. [ + ]
Joining forces to develop cellular foods of the future
A new cellular agriculture consortium launched by Tufts University is designed to help members with pre-competitive research to develop future food from cell culture. [ + ]
SPC Baked Beans awarded consumers' favourite by Canstar Blue
The SPC Baked Beans range has been awarded the best on the market by Australian consumers, according to Canstar Blue's first-ever baked beans review. [ + ]
Veuve Clicquot launches 'virgin tree-free' champagne box
Veuve Clicquot has partnered with Canopy to develop a champagne gift box made from 50% recycled paper and 50% hemp. [ + ]
Chocolate made with 30% less sugar using AI
Valio has used the latest artificial intelligence technology together with its milk powder ingredient to develop a five-layered chocolate bar to meet consumer tastes. [ + ]
Showcasing technology for the red meat processing industry
From robot dogs to virtual reality glasses, AMPC's inaugural Innovation Showcase event unveiled the latest technology that will transform the red meat processing industry. [ + ]
Wine initiative is sharing the drop across Japan and Korea
Australia's Minister for Trade Don Farrell has announced that Rosemary Macdonald and Suzie Chung will be Wine Country Managers for Japan and Korea, respectively, in a wine industry initiative. [ + ]
CH4 Global and Siemens collaborate to help reduce methane emissions
Siemens and CH4 Global collaborate on digitalisation to help reduce methane emissions in livestock. [ + ]
Oterra acquires Akay Group
Global supplier of natural colours Oterra has announced that the acquisition of India's Akay Group is now complete. [ + ]
US regulatory framework to reduce salmonella from poultry products
The USDA has released a proposed regulatory framework to control salmonella contamination in poultry products. [ + ]
Automated MFC selected as awards finalist
An automated Micro-Fulfillment Centre (MFC) solution with 24/7 click and collect is a finalist in the Australian Supply Chain and Logistics Awards (ASCLA). [ + ]
Does processing soy lessen its nutritional benefits?
Scientists from Unilever and Wageningen University and Research have reported that they have discovered processing soy doesn't decrease its protein nutritional quality. [ + ]
Arnott's zeros in on sustainable packaging
Arnott's is on track to meet 2025 National Packaging Targets by 2023, two years ahead of schedule. [ + ]
