Industry News
Free mental health webinar for manufacturing industry
A free webinar on workplace mental health for the manufacturing industry will be delivered by R U OK? Director and author Graeme Cowan next Monday. [ + ]
Verizon's 5G launch to improve manufacturing industry
Telecommunications company Verizon announced the launch of its international private 5G platform for global enterprises located in the Asia–Pacific region. [ + ]
ACCC clamps down on Made in Australia frozen fish labelling
Simplot Australia has amended the labelling on 31 frozen fish products, from "Made in Australia" to "Packed in Australia", after ACCC concerns. [ + ]
Alternative Dairy's home-grown plant milk sales triple
The company reported its strongest sales on record for its home-grown range of plant milks, despite the negative impact of the pandemic on the nation's cafes. [ + ]
Five food trends that will shape the industry in 2021
ADM has released a report on the five food and beverage trends that will impact the way consumers eat and drink in the new year. [ + ]
Festo unveils live product demonstration schedule for expo
Pack Expo Connects is an industry event that connects consumer packaged goods companies (CPGs) and suppliers via a live interactive platform. [ + ]
Invites out for HVAC&R and building services industry event
The ARBS Seminar Series Online will commence 17 November, with sessions continuing into the new year. [ + ]
Swisslog automation technology part of major award win
Swisslog ACPaQ automation technology available in Australasia forms key part of major international logistics award win. [ + ]
AIP invites members to packaging webinar
The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) has invited members and colleagues to its industry webinar. [ + ]
Developing Victoria's native food production industry
The Djakitjuk Djanga program is providing $2 million in grants to support Aboriginal businesses looking to expand their commercial production of native plants for food. [ + ]
Wool innovation that replaces polystyrene wins award
An Aussie business plans to eliminate polystyrene from supply chains using its sustainable thermal packaging solution made from waste wool. [ + ]
Waste brassicas turned into ingredients using CSIRO tech
New food company Nutri V is developing ingredients and products from vegetables that might otherwise be thrown out, commercialising CSIRO-patented technologies. [ + ]
Nestlé USA acquires prepared-meal producer Freshly
Nestlé announced that it has acquired Freshly, a fresh-prepared meal delivery service in the United States. [ + ]
Coca-Cola to make bottle from 100% recycled paper
The initial prototype will help achieve the company's goal to create a paper bottle that can be recycled like any other type of paper. [ + ]
AIP hosts webinar on packaging and food waste targets
The webinar will discuss how to find the balance between the 2025 Packaging and 2030 Food Waste Targets. [ + ]
