Industry News
Birds Eye view on sustainable frozen packaging
Birds Eye has announced its commitment to sourcing post-consumer recycled (PCR) material as part of its broader sustainable packaging journey. [ + ]
Kiwi consumers embrace Health Star Rating on food packaging
NZ consumers are embracing the Health Star Rating system but food manufacturers have been slower on the uptake, according to surveys by New Zealand Food Safety. [ + ]
Cocoa replacement to combat cocoa supply crisis
Kerry, a nutrition solutions company, has announced its development of a cocoa replacement solution. [ + ]
Deakin University's 'food manufacturers scorecard'
The report by food policy experts rates the nutrition policies and practices of the 21 largest packaged food and beverage manufacturers in Australia. [ + ]
Mondelēz opens its biscuit and baked snacks lab in Singapore
Mondelēz International has opened a $7.5m facility designed to create innovative biscuits and baked snacks to meet market demands for mindful indulgences. [ + ]
Norco Co-op scoops up 27 medals at national DIAA Awards
Norco has received 27 medals at the National Dairy Industry Association (DIAA) of Australia 2024 Awards of Excellence. [ + ]
Kiwi food scientist wins prestigious international award
Distinguished Professor Harjinder Singh's contribution to the field of food science is being acknowledged with a Lifetime Achievement Award. [ + ]
Research: Does chocolate have a dark side?
A study has found that dark chocolate poses no adverse risk for adults and contains nutritionally beneficial levels of essential minerals. [ + ]
Fake Kakadu plum powder identified
ANSTO is sharing research that confirms fraudulent Kakadu plum extracts are in circulation online and in the international marketplace. [ + ]
JBS Australia & SEE shortlisted for packaging award
JBS Australia & SEE have been shortlisted in the WorldStar Packaging special award category — Sustainability. [ + ]
FSANZ call to industry for comment
FSANZ is calling for industry professionals to comment on a proposal to make minor amendments to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code. [ + ]
House Standing Committee to hear from spirit industry
The House Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Resources will hear from peak industry bodies from the spirit and craft distilling sector this week. [ + ]
The future of robotics inspired by nature
Researchers have shared a novel hybrid-driven origami gripper, designed to grasp and manipulate objects with versatility and precision. [ + ]
Plant-based fork for Maggi noodles
Nestlé has introduced a limited-edition plant-based fork as a packaging accessory for its Maggi cup noodles in India. [ + ]
TMX appoints new COO
Global supply chain consultancy TMX Transform has appointed Tristan Butt as Chief Operating Officer. [ + ]
