Industry News
PepsiCo aims for Net Water Positive by 2030
PepsiCo announces several new innovations, investments and partnerships to progress its ambition to be Net Water Positive by 2030. [ + ]
Frucor Suntory to build $400m factory in Qld
The multi-beverage factory in Ipswich is expected to be completed by mid-2024 and will include production, warehousing and distribution functions. [ + ]
IMCD partners with SGProtein to develop new plant-based concepts
IMCD partners with SGProtein to develop plant-based concepts using high-moisture meat analogues (HMMAs) which can help to shorten time to market for new flavoured products. [ + ]
NZ country of origin labelling rules now in place
New rules are in place for food labels in New Zealand, with fresh and thawed foods requiring information about their source. [ + ]
Amcor receives packaging award nods
Three awards were handed out to Amcor at the 2022 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards, with the brand's sustainability and innovation being recognised. [ + ]
Yumbah wins national Responsible Producer Award
Yumbah Aquaculture is the national winner of the Responsible Producer Award at the 2022 Sustainable Seafood Awards Australia. [ + ]
What goes into producing plant-based beverages?
Plant-based drinks will be on display at Anuga FoodTec this year, with producers offering a range of solutions and best practices for making the drinks. [ + ]
How NSW is supporting modern manufacturing
The NSW Government looks to foster innovation and modernisation in manufacturing with support for new businesses thanks to a $250 million fund. [ + ]
Barry Callebaut unveils its expanded chocolate factory in Australia
The Swiss chocolate company has expanded upon its Australian factory which is now equipped to produce new forms of chocolate. [ + ]
FSANZ calls for comments on MRLs
FSANZ is accepting submissions regarding potential changes to certain vet and agricultural chemicals in foods. [ + ]
Uncorking a sustainable, refillable wine bottle solution
Accolade Wines has joined forces with ecoSPIRITS to launch a refillable wine technology in Australia in order to reduce the number of single-use wine bottles. [ + ]
NZ dairy startup that sidesteps cows gets $2.4m investment
A Kiwi company has received funding to develop animal-free dairy proteins in plants using its molecular dairy farming technology. [ + ]
Registration opens for ARBS 2022
The air conditioning, refrigeration and building services (ARBS) trade exhibition being held in Melbourne in August is now open for registrations. [ + ]
Turbine Precinct gets $33.4m in federal funding
The manufacturing hub has received federal funding to allow it to develop into a thriving locus of education, R&D and mentorship. [ + ]
Brownes Dairy using 100% recyclable unbleached milk cartons
Brownes Dairy is the first company in Australia to use Tetra Pak's unbleached renewable milk cartons in Australia. [ + ]
