Industry News
Secrets of emulsifiers for cake manufacturers
Palsgaard is showing how emulsifiers can reduce the egg content of cake recipes at the upcoming International Baking Industry Expo in the US. [ + ]
Colonial Brewing Co becomes CBCo Brewing
Colonial Brewing Co has announced a name change to better reflect modern tastes — it will be known simply as CBCo Brewing. [ + ]
Fonterra launches nutrition wellbeing brand
Nutiani will be utilising the dairy co-op's research and intellectual properties to serve medical and nutrition markets. [ + ]
Yes whey: cheesemaking waste could make diabetic sweetener
A New Zealand company has received funding to help it produce a sugar from whey permeate that is claimed to have antidiabetic properties. [ + ]
Processing jackfruit into ready-to-eat product, new report
A new report explores ways to help the jackfruit industry process this versatile fruit into ready-to-eat products and ingredients, which could drive consumer demand. [ + ]
Woolworths Group joins sustainable beef body
Woolies has become a member of the Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef, which is working to introduce sustainable beef farming. [ + ]
Mars Wrigley unveils Ballarat investment
The company has announced it has invested $25.5 million into the site, following almost $70 million in developments over the past two years. [ + ]
Frucor Suntory appoints new CMO
Allison Yorston has been appointed the Chief Marketing Officer for Frucor Suntory and will be responsible for new marketing directions. [ + ]
Veggie company reduces food waste with powdering tech
Fresh Select has established a vegetable processing hub at its Werribee South farm, with the support of a $500,000 grant from the Victorian Government's Circular Economy Business Support Fund. [ + ]
Potential saffron substitute discovered
KAUST researchers have found an alternative to one of the world's most expensive spices using an enzyme from a common garden plant. [ + ]
Canberra brewery recognised with B-Corp certification
Capital Brewing Co, which achieved carbon neutrality earlier this year, has been awarded B-Corp status. [ + ]
Packaging industry recognises the impact of food waste
The World Packaging Organisation is encouraging its members to observe the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste this year. [ + ]
Making potato supply chains more sustainable
In an effort to achieve net zero by 2030 in the potato supply chain, a UK potato supplier is leading a project to trial specific technology and sustainability approaches. [ + ]
Scientists develop super seaweed growing technique
A team of researchers has developed a technique for growing enriched edible seaweed that contains high levels of nutrients and fibre. [ + ]
Non-alcoholic beverage report released
OFS has conducted analysis of the non-alcoholic beverage industry with findings suggesting that it could improve its production efficiency. [ + ]