Industry News
Coca-Cola Australia enters seltzer drinks market
The company has launched its Topo Chico hard seltzer brand in time for summer. [ + ]
Circular packaging economy guide launches
An overview of the Global Packaging Design for Recycling Guide will be provided in an hour-long online seminar on 4 October. [ + ]
Food and grocery industry marches past disaster
The latest industry report by Australian Food and Grocery Council shows industry resilience during the difficulties of the pandemic and fires, reporting a 4% growth to almost $133 billion. [ + ]
Refined banana fibre alternative for moulded food packaging
Papyrus Australia has recently completed a proof-of-concept trial which has demonstrated the commercial viability of using 100% refined banana fibre. [ + ]
Snack company introduces compostable bags
Frito-Lay will be using compostable bags, which produce 60% fewer greenhouse gas emissions, for some of its products as part of a pilot program. [ + ]
Oil and snack companies team up to reduce deforestation
Three companies are hoping to incentivise sustainable palm oil farming through educational programs. [ + ]
Uncle Ben's relaunches in Australia as Ben's Original
The microwaveable rice brand was renamed last year and the relaunch is more than just a new name and packaging change. [ + ]
Mars Wrigley unwraps investment for its Ballarat factory
The $30 million investment will see improvements to its current lines as well as the introduction of new ranges. [ + ]
Fake meat from by-product of soy milk production
Researchers develop a meat analogue using fermented okara (soy press cake), which is claimed to be nutritious with less salt and saturated fats than real meat. [ + ]
Natural nitrate replacement for cured meats discovered
Researchers have found that a chemical from a Japanese plant could take the place of the nitrite preservative in cured meats such as bacon and sausages. [ + ]
Youfoodz to build new production facility in Qld
Youfoodz is set to begin construction of a purpose-built 13,700m2 facility in Queensland, which could double production. [ + ]
CSIRO applications now open for agrifood SMEs
The CSIRO has opened applications to its program designed for SMEs who want to investigate their R&D opportunities in the agrifood sector. [ + ]
Chips? Just what the doctor ordered
It might soon be possible to take medicine via a plate of hot chips, thanks to a technology being developed at the University of Queensland. [ + ]
Case-in point: scientists develop plant-protein probiotic
Canadian researchers are developing a plant-based fermented beverage with a nutritional quality comparable to casein, an animal protein found in milk. [ + ]
Buzz-iness is good for bee-free honey start-up
A Californian start-up that produces honey without any bees has seen interest from investors. [ + ]
