How important is water to F&B manufacturers?
02 March, 2018Water is absolutely crucial in the food and beverage industries on so many levels — as an ingredient; as part of the production process; and for cleaning and hygiene.
China's sustainable milk problem
27 February, 2018Milk consumption is expected to increase 60% by 2050, but a study emphasised the sustainability problems this would pose.
Australia's first Sustainable Seafood Week 2018
27 February, 2018Instead of celebrating the role Australians play in maintaining the health and safety of our sea life for just one day, this will now be stretched over a week between 12 and 18 March 2018.
Jet Technologies bioplastics coffee packaging
23 February, 2018 | Supplied by: Jet TechnologiesJet Technologies has launched high-volume bioplastics coffee packaging that is fully biodegradable.
How can packaging reduce food waste?
09 February, 2018The relationship between the packaging industry and the environment is a challenging one, but a new report has revealed the ways in which packaging can help reduce food waste.
Two Australian companies compete for Save Food Packaging Award
01 February, 2018Two of the finalists for the Save Food Packaging Award at the 2018 WorldStar Packaging Awards are Australian companies Sealed Air and Woolcool Australia.
Food waste: a $22.5 bn opportunity for US retailers
31 January, 2018Currently, around $270 billion worth of food is wasted each year in the US. This 63 million tons of food represents a $22.5 billion opportunity for grocery retailers according to ReFED, a multi-stakeholder non-profit organisation committed to reducing food waste.
All its packaging to be recyclable or re-usable by 2025: Amcor pledge
30 January, 2018Amcor is the first global packaging company to pledge to develop all its packaging to be recyclable or re-usable by 2025.
Upcycling: how to transform waste products into valuable commodities
19 January, 2018Turning waste products into superfoods can be very lucrative for food and beverage manufacturers and be a plus for the environment as well.
Will PM's plastic waste plan impact the packaging industry?
16 January, 2018 by Nichola MurphyUK Prime Minister Theresa May put forward a 25-year plan which aims to tackle plastic waste, and the packaging industry is largely supporting this movement.
Project to preserve food with sustainable packaging
15 January, 2018Coordinated by AIMPLAS and funded by the European Union, project REFUCOAT aims to develop more sustainable food packaging that also effectively preserves food.
Food made from waste ingredients may be popular
20 December, 2017Would you eat rescued relish or recycled brewing grains? According to a study by Drexel University, many consumers may be willing to buy foods made from discarded ingredients.
How to drought-proof infant formula plants
18 December, 2017 | Supplied by: Hydroflux Industrial Pty LtdThe infant formula industry offers Australian manufacturers significant opportunities for water re-use.
Odour management in the food industry
07 December, 2017 | Supplied by: OdourProWhen it comes to processing raw food and materials, noxious odours are one of the biggest challenges in the food and dairy processing industry.
AusJ 10L Aqueous MK2 hot water system
23 November, 2017 | Supplied by: Aus J ImportsAusJ's 10 L Aqueous MK2 hot water system is designed for domestic, commercial and industrial users with near-instant hot water while saving time, energy and water.
