Industry News
Veolia and Coca-Cola Amatil potential plant for plastics recycling
Coca-Cola Amatil has entered into a Heads of Agreement with Veolia Australia and New Zealand, to explore opportunities for a recycled plastic processing plant in Australia. [ + ]
Call for mandatory Health Star Ratings
CHOICE is calling for mandatory Health Star Ratings on food products after research revealed that the rating system enables consumers to pick healthy foods. [ + ]
Will 2020 be the year of inulin?
Low in sugar, high in protein, inulin is a type of soluble fibre found in fruits and vegetables. It's also predicted to be the next big food trend in 2020. [ + ]
Registrations to open for ARBS 2020
Visitors to ARBS 2020 will be able to explore and discuss what's important in HVAC&R and building services. [ + ]
Coming to grips with wine acidity
Wine researchers at the University of Adelaide have discovered how it may be possible to manipulate the acidity of wines without the costly addition of tartaric acid. [ + ]
Development for peanut allergy sufferers
A study has found that a single injection of an antibody treatment can allow those with peanut allergies to consume peanut protein after two weeks. [ + ]
MSG instead of salt, study reveals how it could benefit
A US study has revealed that a shift towards using glutamates as a replacement for some salt in certain processed food could reduce sodium dietary intake by up to 8%. [ + ]
Agricultural industry event, evokeAG. 2020, releases program
The program for evokeAG. 2020 has been released, featuring sessions about producer-led innovation, investing in agtech and traceability in the supply chain. [ + ]
Singapore samples carbon-neutral Aussie beef and beer
Singapore's business leaders sampled sustainably produced beef, beer and pork from Queensland, showcasing the innovation of the state's agribusinesses. [ + ]
Aussie seafood innovators scoop prizes at Fish 2.0
The Fish 2.0 Global Innovators Forum provides access to focused investors for attendees looking to improve the global seafood industry with innovative solutions. [ + ]
Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group appoints Deputy Chairman
Australian Dairy Nationals Group has appointed a Non-Executive Director and Deputy Chairman, who brings a wealth of management experience to the company. [ + ]
Meat alongside plant-based food, both on trend in 2020
Despite the buzz about plant-based foods, meat is still not off the table according to a report by New Nutrition, which has identified reinvented meat as a growth category. [ + ]
144 workplace fatalities in 2018, 13 in manufacturing
There were 144 workplace fatalities in 2018; of them 13 were in the manufacturing industry sector, according to the latest statistics released by Safe Work Australia. [ + ]
Calls for transparency in labelling after fish fraud investigation
An investigation has revealed that fish are often mislabelled, leading to calls for mandatory labelling laws for Australia's seafood industry. [ + ]
Does your meal kit meet dietary guidelines?
A University of Sydney study has found that many popular meal kits meet the recommended serving of vegetables but struggle to meet all dietary guidelines. [ + ]
