Industry News
Food & Hospitality Queensland postponed until October
Organisers have announced the event will be moving to new dates amid concerns about the coronavirus pandemic. [ + ]
Heinz Tomato Ketchup introduces 100% recyclable cap
Kraft Heinz has announced it is introducing new sustainable caps for its squeezy sauce bottles in a move that will make both the bottle and cap 100% recyclable. [ + ]
Naked Wines fund helps independent winemakers amid tariffs
The online wine retailer opened up a $5 million rescue fund to support independent winemakers hit hard by the trade war. [ + ]
Nestlé explores emerging technologies for cultured meat
Nestlé is evaluating technologies for cultured meat or cultured-meat ingredients with several external partners and and start-ups. [ + ]
Ferndale Confectionery to build new facility in Ballarat
Ballarat's Ferndale Confectionery looks to expand its operations after being awarded $400,000 from the federal government's Manufacturing Modernisation Fund. [ + ]
Research hub opens for onshore lobster aquaculture
A new Australian research hub hopes to establish a sustainable onshore lobster aquaculture industry. [ + ]
Ferrero trials recyclable displays
Ferrero Australia is trialling 100% recyclable point-of-sale displays, which could save 10 km2 of plastic. [ + ]
Fresh hop product developed for craft beers
Hop supplier Yakima Chief Hops (YCH) has launched a frozen fresh hops product, which could help bring fresh hop craft beer to the world. [ + ]
Soft plastic recycling collection sites now in Hawke's Bay, NZ
Hawke's Bay residents in NZ can recycle their soft plastic packaging at participating stores signed up to the Soft Plastic Recycling Scheme. [ + ]
Virtual AIP Australasian Packaging Conference in August
The 2021 AIP Australasian Packaging mini conference will be run as a virtual edition on 17–18 August. [ + ]
Packaging technique to extend the shelf life of fish
Parx Materials has created an antimicrobial packaging technique to keep fish fresher for longer. [ + ]
Tetra Pak named among top sustainability leaders
Tetra Pak has been recognised by the 50 Climate Leaders Project as one of the 50 companies that have taken effective action in the fight against climate change. [ + ]
Control Logic celebrates 40 years in business
Control Logic provides value-added distribution and technical support to over 30 global brands in the Australian industrial, electrical and communications space. [ + ]
Commercial partners being sought for new Australian oat product
The AEGIC is looking for food manufacturing partners to help commercialise its new Australian oat noodles and 'rice' product manufacturing processes. [ + ]
BOC renewable industrial gas for F&B sector from 2023
BOC plans for all its carbon dioxide and liquid nitrogen supplied to the Australian F&B sector to be produced by 100% renewable electricity starting from 2023. [ + ]
