Industry News
APCO releases Collective Impact Report
The report outlines the progress being made towards the 2025 National Packaging Targets and offers recommendations on how to meet them. [ + ]
Plant-based foods rise in popularity since pandemic began
Since the beginning of the pandemic, plant-based foods, dairy alternatives in particular, have proven to be increasingly popular. [ + ]
JBS moves into cultivated meat sector
With the acquisition of a cultivated meat company, JBS has signalled that it will be moving steadily into the field of grown proteins. [ + ]
Wine veteran honoured by industry group
Australian Grape and Wine has recognised Jane Mitchell as a life member due to her long service to the South Australian wine industry. [ + ]
Unilever sells tea business
The manufacturing giant has sold its ekaterra tea business to a large investment group. [ + ]
A natural way to manufacture wild strawberry flavour
A fungus has been used by scientists to produce a natural wild strawberry scent. [ + ]
Aussie startup wins big in FoodBytes! Pitch competition
An Australian company has won a prestigious award from the startup mentorship program as it saw recognition for its sustainable food wrap. [ + ]
APCO Annual Awards winners announced
The winners of the packaging organisation's awards were announced, with food companies seeing nods for their support of sustainable practices. [ + ]
FSANZ proposes changes for berries, leafy veggies and melons
The proposed changes would see new regulations adopted to increase the safety of and confidence in these foods. [ + ]
Consumers on the lookout for "nutrient dense" products
Nutritional density, indicating high levels of nutritional content, has been pegged as an important trend for health-conscious consumers. [ + ]
Woolworths launches BYO container program in Tasmania
The program will let customers bring their own containers to the deli counter in order to reduce the amount of plastic used. [ + ]
Kellogg's unboxes new packaging design for its cereals
Kellogg's Australia has launched a refreshed range of packaging for its breakfast cereal brands. [ + ]
US Department of Justice OKs Kraft Heinz cheese acquisition
An acquisition of Kraft Heinz's cheese division by Lactalis has been given a sign of approval from the US Government, under conditions of divestitures. [ + ]
Researchers use AI to design the ultimate chickpea
Scientists at The University of Queensland have designed the 'perfect' chickpea, with potentially higher yields — which could be a boon for meat alternatives. [ + ]
FSANZ receives grant for food safety forum
The forum will offer a cooperative environment for countries in the Asia–Pacific region to work together on food safety and regulations. [ + ]
