Industry News
Nestlé invests $30m to fund recycling plastics
Nestlé is set to invest US$30 million in a PE fund to help upgrade US recycling infrastructure and secure access to food-grade recycled plastics. [ + ]
On shelf: Danone launches low-sugar yoghurt to Australian market
Using an innovative process to remove sugar from milk, Danone has developed a low-sugar yoghurt without artificial flavours, preservatives or colours. [ + ]
From boutique to broadacre — Australia's quinoa launch
Australia's new open access quinoa variety is expected to create domestic and export opportunites. [ + ]
Barley exports up 30%, Asia remains a growth opportunity
Australia's barley exports increased by 30% but its share of global trade in barley declined over the period 2000–2005 to 2015–2019, according to AEGIC. [ + ]
A sea change – from biowaste to dietary protein
As the demand for dietary proteins grows, Flinders University researchers are looking at sustainable new ways to cash in on biowaste, algal biomass and even beached seaweed. [ + ]
Five key principles for a national CDS
The Australian Beverages Council is urging government to ramp up the harmonisation of Container Deposit Schemes (CDS) as a part of its industry report. [ + ]
Webinar: Role of packaging in food waste and insecurity
How is COVID-19 impacting the role of packaging in food waste and food insecurity? A webinar is being held on 23 September to discuss this topic with packaging experts. [ + ]
Guidelines to mitigate COVID-19 risks for food processors
An upcoming virtual course, COVID-19 and your Workforce, provides guidelines on how to keep food processing operations running and workforces safe during the pandemic. [ + ]
Food manufacturing looks bright, despite business slump
While the Australian PBI fell by 2.1 points to 42.6 in August, food and beverage manufacturing remains strong with a rise of 0.6 points to 57. [ + ]
How healthy is the packaged food supply?
Woolworths is winning the supermarket war when it comes to the healthiest home brands but more work is needed, according to the George Institute for Global Health's latest report. [ + ]
Foodmach launches packaging machinery-as-a-service model
Foodmach has launched the FLEX Machinery-as-a-Service financing model to allow manufacturers to pay only for the output of the equipment, not the equipment itself. [ + ]
Updated app to help new dairy industry workers learn skills
Dairy Australia has updated the Dairy Passport app to help new workers learn skills and gain industry knowledge. [ + ]
BeefLedger wins two Good Design Awards
BeefLedger has bagged two awards at the 2020 Good Design Awards for its beef supply chain platform and a strategy to connect to Chinese consumers. [ + ]
Nestlé's soft plastic recycling trial to begin on NSW Central Coast
Nestlé and iQ Renew's soft plastic recycling trial is set to commence with 2000 households on the NSW Central Coast. [ + ]
Gintonica launches gin podcast
Gintonica has launched a new podcast to provide gin lovers with an insight into the Australian gin industry and share stories of local distilleries. [ + ]
