Industry News
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. [ + ]
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). [ + ]
Oterra acquires Akay Group
Global supplier of natural colours Oterra has announced that the acquisition of India's Akay Group is now complete. [ + ]
CH4 Global and Siemens collaborate to help reduce methane emissions
Siemens and CH4 Global collaborate on digitalisation to help reduce methane emissions in livestock. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Carman's acquires snacking brand Fruit Wise
The founder of Australian business Carman's, Carolyn Creswell, has announced the acquisition of family-owned snacking brand Fruit Wise. [ + ]
Bringing Indigenous bushfoods to the table
While Australia has a growing bushfood industry, not enough has been done to centre Indigenous people in this market. [ + ]
Mars achieves key sustainability milestones
Mars Wrigley has seen significant acceleration towards the brand's sustainability goals in two of its key initiatives. [ + ]
Next Instruments CropScan 3000B whole grain analyser granted NMI pattern approval
Next Instruments manufactures a range of analysers and instruments for the agriculture and food industries. The CropScan 3000B whole grain analyser has been granted NMI approval. [ + ]
AIP to host State of Play for Food Loss & Waste webinar
Being held on 8 November, the webinar will explore the key challenges and opportunities for reducing food waste in Australia. [ + ]
Digital product passports to accelerate recycling
Sidel is now a member of R-Cycle, a community designing digital 'product passports' to accelerate the recycling of plastic packaging around the world. [ + ]