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Can automation address food & beverage challenges?
Food and beverage manufacturers that don't adapt to overcome challenges risk falling behind competitors that are already leveraging automation and robotics. [ + ]
Kerry 2024 Taste Charts, A World of Future Tastes
Kerry has released its 2024 Taste Charts, A World of Future Tastes to the global food and beverage community, including Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
Four strategies to increase productivity and competitiveness for food and beverage manufacturers
The inflationary impacts of Australians' weekly grocery shop is comparable to what our local F&B manufacturers are grappling with, ie, rapidly increasing costs. [ + ]
The case for non-glass wine bottles
Glass bottles have long been the preferred packaging choice for wine lovers, but could the industry motivate consumers to choose more sustainable options? [ + ]
Five beverage trends for 2024
Finlays has outlined five key trends that are predicted to be prominent in the beverage industry over the next 12 months. [ + ]
Cracking the conveyor code: solutions for powdered food
There are many challenges associated with processing powdered food through a production facility, so how do you choose the right conveyor for the task? [ + ]
What's new on the shelf?
'Tis the season to get festive with dairy-free custard, premium cheeses, gin-based cocktails, chicken and turkey dishes and ready-to-drink coffee. [ + ]
Australia's food security inquiry, report released
The Australian Food Story report is the result of a parlimentary inquiry into the vulnerability within Australia's food supply chain — it has 35 recommendations. [ + ]
Sourdough microbiomes could help boost gluten-free options
Researchers are investigating whether sourdough starter microbiomes have potential for making 'clean label' bread products with reduced gluten immunogenicity. [ + ]
AI set to transform the food sector on multiple levels
A Rabobank report, 'AI appetite: Exploring new horizons in consumer foods', found AI is becoming more prevalent across the food industry in three key application areas. [ + ]
Norco Lismore ice-cream factory back in business after flood recovery process
After an 18-month flood recovery process that cost more than $100m, the Norco Lismore ice-cream factory is back in business making approx. 42m L of ice cream per year. [ + ]
Why do some people get headaches from drinking red wine?
In a new study, scientists at the University of California, Davis, are a step closer to solving the mystery as to why some people get a 'red wine headache'. [ + ]
2024 Product of the Year winners unveiled
The 2024 Product of the Year winners include food and beverage brands such as Coles, Woolworths, Nestlé, Ferrero and Tassal. [ + ]
What's new on the shelf?
Crackling pork, dessert concoctions, low-carb bread and special anniversary wines are some of the items hitting the shelf as the days get hotter. [ + ]
Making gluten-free beers with higher alcohol content
The process to create gluten-free beer can often result in a less alcoholic brew compared to barley-based beers, but now researchers have found ways to improve the final product. [ + ]