Industry News
Doughnut ice-cream hybrids arrive at 7-Eleven
Australian ice-cream giant Streets has partnered with Krispy Kreme to deliver a limited edition, Golden Gaytime-inspired doughnut and doughnut-like ice-cream. [ + ]
Shaking up craft beer with Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Kellogg has partnered with local microbrewery One Drop Brewing Co. to launch a limited-edition beer made with Corn Flakes. [ + ]
Sugar labelling in Australia and NZ
The Food Standards Code has placed requirements for food labels to include the total amount of sugars in the nutrition panel. [ + ]
Your daily cuppa could improve brain health
Regular tea drinkers have better organised brain regions than non-tea drinkers, reveals a study led by the National University of Singapore. [ + ]
MoU for Australian and Chinese meat sectors
A new memorandum of understanding between the Australian and Chinese meat sectors was finalised on Tuesday, 24 September 2019. [ + ]
New CFO announced for a2 Milk Company
New Zealand-based a2 Milk Company has appointed Race Strauss as CFO, a role he will commence during the second half of FY20. [ + ]
Unpacking a global standard for food manufacturers
Food manufacturers are coming under increasing pressure to do their bit for the environment by reducing packaging, yet the importance of food safety is paramount. [ + ]
Unilever spills the tea on its suppliers
Unilever has unveiled its list of tea suppliers, covering all black and green teas sourced by the company, to promote complete transparency. [ + ]
Aveva World Conference arrives in Australia
The AVEVA World Conference gives individuals interested in digital innovation the chance to network with industry peers and professionals. [ + ]
Government hosts seminars about EU geographical indications
Farmers are urged to attend seminars hosted by the Department of Agriculture about the EU's proposed protection of geographical indications. [ + ]
Finding the right dietary fibre for gut microbes
Scientists have discovered that beneficial gut microbes thrive when fed specific fibre types, findings that could aid the design of nutritious foods. [ + ]
Popping champagne corks creates mini supersonic shockwaves
The gases expelled from champagne bottlenecks are akin to those emitted by jetfighters and rockets, as scientists revealed through high-speed photography. [ + ]
Could yoghurt be the key to tackling childhood obesity?
Chinese research has revealed that probiotic supplements could enhance weight loss and improve the metabolic health of obese children. [ + ]
Nestlé institute for packaging research opens
A world where no Nestlé packaging ends up in landfill is the vision behind Nestlé's new Institute of Packaging Sciences in Vevey, Switzerland. [ + ]
Matthews inducted into the Family Business Hall of Fame
As part of National Family Business Day 2019, Matthews Australasia was inducted into the FBA's Hall of Fame. [ + ]
