Industry News
$45 million plant to close the loop on PET packaging recycling
Pact Group Holdings, Cleanaway Waste Management and Asahi Beverages have entered into a joint venture, to construct a PET recycling site in Albury/Wodonga. [ + ]
HelloFresh meal kits to go carbon neutral
HelloFresh plans to offset 100% of its carbon emissions with help from sustainability initiatives in both Australian and New Zealand. [ + ]
Dairy farmer taking the lead at Australian Organic
Organic dairy farmer Jane Campbell has been appointed as the interim director of the Australian Organic board, taking over from Leo Watling until his return. [ + ]
Aerofloat Australia achieves three ISO certifications
Wastewater treatment company Aerofloat Australia has achieved ISO standards certification for three of its integrated management systems. [ + ]
Curbing sugar cravings with gymnema sylvestre mint
A study by Massey University has found that gymnema sylvestre mint, a plant compound, can suppress taste responses to sweet compounds and reduce sugar cravings. [ + ]
Study reveals best label for seafood grown from cells
A study by Rutgers University has determined the best term to use for seafood made from the cells of fish or shellfish, grown for commercial sale. [ + ]
$10m mission to support resilient food supply chains
The Food Agility CRC is urging agrifood and tech businesses to join Mission Food for Life, a $10 million initiative to bolster resilience in food supply chains. [ + ]
Consumers urged to buy Australian in wake of COVID-19
Consumers are urged to buy Australian products, to fast-track recovery from COVID-19. Here, Australian Made clarifies which logos denote genuine Aussie products. [ + ]
Gluten-free barley honoured at Australian technology awards
Professor Michelle Colgrave from Edith Cowan University and CSIRO was awarded the ICM Agrifood Award for her ultralow-gluten barley discovery. [ + ]
James Mann appointed Chair of Dairy Australia
Board Director James Mann has been appointed Chair of Dairy Australia following the decision of Jeff Odgers to step down early from the role. [ + ]
Meat industry safety during COVID-19
With cases of COVID-19 growing in meat processing plants, AMIC has disputed claims that the meat industry is responsible for the transmission of COVID-19. [ + ]
Ensuring microbial safety of frozen foods with pulsed light
Bonduelle North America is considering the application of pulsed light technology when processing frozen vegetables, to ensure its products are Listeria-free. [ + ]
Preharvest water protocol for leafy greens safety
The US FDA has announced a new protocol to help farmers protect the safety of produce intended for consumers, like romaine lettuce and other leafy greens. [ + ]
Bittersweet impact of COVID-19 on chocolate consumption
Global chocolate consumption has fallen in recent months due to COVID-19 restrictions, according to a report released by Rabobank. [ + ]
Which bacteria qualify as probiotics?
A new scientifc paper describes four simple criteria for accurate use of the word probiotic, with the aim to reduce confusion around the health benefits of probiotic foods. [ + ]
