Industry News
Recyclable tags: the best thing since sliced bread
Tip Top will roll out its 100% recycled and recyclable cardboard bread tags across New South Wales and Victoria this month. [ + ]
Agolin and Barry Callebaut trial method for low-carbon milk
Agolin SA has used its feed supplement in a methodogy trial to quantify and certify CO2 reductions for dairy producers. [ + ]
Flexicon expands global headquarters in the US
Flexicon Corporation has announced it has expanded manufacturing space at its headquarters in the USA. [ + ]
Meat quality research project receives ARC Linkage grant
The University of Adelaide has been awarded nearly $2 million in Linkage grants by the Australian Research Council (ARC) for four projects — one could benefit the meat industry. [ + ]
Amcor unveils compostable packaging partnership
Amcor has partnered with compostable packaging producer TIPA to bring compostable packaging to ANZ. [ + ]
Digital twins of orchards created to boost food production
Scientists are creating 'digital twins' of mango and macadamia orchards to help boost food production. [ + ]
HRS Heat Exchangers acquired by Exchanger Industries Limited
HRS Heat Exchangers has announced that it has been acquired by Canadian company Exchanger Industries Limited (EIL). [ + ]
Paper alternative for blister tablet packaging wins award
Syntegon and Huhtamaki develop a sustainable paper alternative to plastic blisters for tablets and capsules, which has won a German Packaging Award. [ + ]
Krill protein pilot plant being built in Norway
As the functional 'new' foods sector grows, GEA is set to design and develop a pilot plant for krill protein products for the food and beverage market. [ + ]
The colour of tomatoes may affect their flavour
The pigments that colour tomatoes may also affect their flavour, according to a joint study by the University of Tsukuba and the University of Florida. [ + ]
Results of latest Australian Total Diet Study released
The FSANZ study investigated levels of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in a broad range of foods and beverages — the results are good news for Australians. [ + ]
AIP to support PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2021
Event organisers PMMI confirmed it will be an in-person event held on 27-29 September at the Las Vegas Convention Centre, USA. [ + ]
New Banjo BDM to explore unlocking SME growth
Banjo Loans has boosted its NSW broker channel team with new Business Development Manager Frances Rikard-Bell. [ + ]
Submerging cages could be the answer for fish farming
The use of submerged cages may be the answer the aquaculture industry is looking for, a new Griffith University-led review has found. [ + ]
Weed could create potential challenge for gluten-free products
Australian research has identified a weed issue that could affect gluten-free crops, such as millet, buckwheat and sorghum, used to make some gluten-free products. [ + ]
