Industry News
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners opens $43.7 million can line
Backed by a $43.7 million investment, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) Australia has opened a new can line at its production site in Moorabbin, Victoria. [ + ]
Harvest B opens plant-based meat ingredient facility in Sydney
Australian plant-based meat ingredient manufacturer Harvest B has opened a new facility in Penrith with assistance from the AMGC. [ + ]
Walking the tightrope: Rabobank's findings on Australian dairy
According to a report by Rabobank, Australians are seeing a significant price increase across dairy products, with milk prices rising at the fastest rate recorded. [ + ]
Fonterra and Nestlé agree to sale of Brazilian joint venture
Fonterra and Nestlé have agreed to the sale of their Dairy Partners Americas (DPA) Brazil joint venture to French dairy company Lactalis for AU$194m. [ + ]
Can microrobots improve the safety of dairy products?
A swarm of magnetic microrobots may be able to help the dairy industry by providing an efficient method for isolating a pathogen from milk, according to new research. [ + ]
Super grain could make a super cookie
According to research by Washington State University (WSU), quinoa has the potential to make a 'super' cookie. [ + ]
Low wholegrain intake: could the answer be in the label?
A new study published by Elsevier has analysed the consumer understanding of wholegrain food definitions and food industry labelling practices. [ + ]
Sustainable packaging business awarded for innovation
AmSky, Amcor's recycle-ready healthcare blister system, has won the U.S. Plastics Pact Sustainable Packaging Innovation Award for Recyclability. [ + ]
Horticulture grower one melon closer to export market
Daintree Fresh will soon be picking and packing 15,000 trays of fresh produce weekly, ready to be exported to Japan. [ + ]
Food artisan becomes inaugural Saskia Beer Churchill Fellow
Sascha Randle has been awarded the Saskia Beer Churchill Fellowship, which will allow her to obtain specialised training in the skill and techniques of traditional French charcuterie production. [ + ]
Getting the right formula for front-of-pack nutrition labels
Kerry has launched a tool designed to help manufacturers optimise the nutritional profile of products while being aware of the various front-of-pack regulations. [ + ]
How chocolate changed the world: an upcoming investigation
Following the awarding of a Global Professorship, the history of chocolate and how it has changed the world will be investigated at the University of Reading. [ + ]
Food industry bucks the 'inventory crisis' trend
A new report of independent Australian food suppliers shows they're profiting from a domestic model of holding less stock, despite previous supply chain woes during the pandemic. [ + ]
Focus on future-ready manufacturing sector
The AFGC has welcomed the government's commitment to building a technology-driven and future-ready Australian manufacturing sector with its $15 billion fund. [ + ]
Meat substitutes taking the spotlight in Japan
The meat substitute market has gained momentum in Japan thanks to the availability of many meatless options customised to Japanese tastes and changes in shopping habits. [ + ]
