Industry News
Scientists develop test to detect toxic chemical in honey
The technique is fast and requires only a minimal amount of material to perform, potentially allowing for easy and widespread use in food manufacturing. [ + ]
NZ wine industry to see boon from UK FTA
The United Kingdom and New Zealand have reached an agreement in principle for a free trade agreement that would significantly reduce tariffs. [ + ]
Nestlé rolls out its 80% recycled aluminium capsules
Nestlé has announced it is increasing the use of recycled materials across its café-inspired coffee portfolio. [ + ]
Australian Food Pact to halve food waste by 2030
Major food businesses in Australia have signed a pact to work collaboratively to halve food waste in Australia by 2030. [ + ]
Wine by-product pomace might be nutritional goldmine
Scientists think the slush that is produced during the early stages of winemaking could be a sustainable source of useful nutritious compounds. [ + ]
Australian food manufacturing cluster to run on green hydrogen
The food manufacturing cluster located in the NSW Hunter and Central Coast region will use green hydrogen technology from Star Scientific for a carbon-free heat source. [ + ]
Mayonnaise company says no to virgin plastics
Mayonnaise maker Praise will be using recycled plastic for its bottles and jars, thus reducing its virgin plastics use by hundreds of tonnes yearly. [ + ]
USDA targets poultry industry in effort to reduce Salmonella risks
The agency is taking action to help prevent Salmonella contamination throughout the poultry supply chain and production system to protect public health. [ + ]
Caloric intake from beverages down in the US in 2020
Americans had lower sugar and caloric intakes from beverages in 2020 but this decrease wasn't caused by a decrease in overall beverage consumption. [ + ]
Weet-Bix boxes to include detailed recycling information
Sanitarium is including new recycling information on its Weet-Bix boxes in order to increase sustainability. [ + ]
Ice cream factory joins WEF Lighthouse Network
The ice cream factory has been recognised for its technological acumen, which has resulted in high production efficiency and sustainability. [ + ]
Which country has the saltiest processed meat and fish products?
A five-country study (which included Australia) has examined the progress of sodium reduction in processed meat and fish products, as the 30% global reduction targets by 2025 loom. [ + ]
APCO launches sustainable packaging roadmap for dairy industry
The roadmap outlines ways for the dairy industry to collectively improve sustainability of packaging, with the goal of achieving the 2025 National Packaging Targets. [ + ]
There's room on the plate for processed food
A study has shown that processed food can be included as part of a nutritious and affordable diet. [ + ]
Scientists sniff out body's caramel receptor
A laboratory nose testing system was used to isolate exactly which receptors detect the pleasant smell of caramel. [ + ]
