Industry News
Kraft Heinz launches venture capital fund for food tech
Kraft Heinz has committed up to US$100 million to Evolv Ventures, which will invest in emerging tech companies transforming the food industry. [ + ]
They could have been making happy sausages
Nearly half a ton of MDMA that was concealed in four industrial mincing machines has been seized following a joint Australian Federal Police (AFP) and Australian Border Force (ABF) operation in Sydney. [ + ]
Dietitians drop corporate partners
The Dietitians Association of Australia's decision to drop corporate partners is good news for improving the credibility of the food and beverage industry. [ + ]
Costco to process 100 million chooks a year
Costco is to integrate its chicken supply from farm, through processing to retail sales. [ + ]
Virtual lab launched for APAC beverage market
INSIDE IDEA LABS by Ingredion Incorporated provides customers with easy access to technical resources, sample formulations, how-to videos and customer insights. [ + ]
Foodservice packaging is a suitable composting feedstock
Compostable foodservice packaging performed just as well as wood and other traditional feedstocks in a six-phase study. [ + ]
Krones acquires Chinese process technology company
Krones has acquired Shanghai Xiantong Equipment Installation, and now owns a production site for brewing equipment and other process technology solutions in China. [ + ]
Tank explosion — 30,000 L prosecco lost
A stainless steel fermentation tank at the Conegliano Veneto winery in northern Italy has exploded, resulting in the loss of around 40,000 bottles of prosecco. [ + ]
MPI conducts dairy herd improvement regulatory review
MPI is calling for industry submissions on how the regulatory regime can more effectively support the performance of New Zealand's dairy industry. [ + ]
Increasing trust in food supply chains
A strategic alliance between TruTag Technologies and PwC Australia will see TruTag's 'edible barcode' technology incorporated as part of the PwC Food Trust initiative. [ + ]
Electrolux strengthens its professional beverage offering
Electrolux has acquired SPM Drink Systems to braoden its range of professional beverage dispensing equipment. [ + ]
See inside Diageo's Huntingwood facility
The AIP site visit will allow attendees to see where brands like Bundaberg Rum, Smirnoff, Johnnie Walker and UDL are blended and packed. [ + ]
Solar-powered abattoir for Gladstone
More than 300 new jobs in Gladstone are expected during the construction of a solar-powered abattoir, then another 300 new workers at the facility. [ + ]
FDA to reveal retailer information for food recalls
The FDA may disclose retailer information for recalled products that are not easily identified from the packaging or pose a health threat. [ + ]
Don't bother getting a factory cat
It seems that, contrary to popular opinion, cats are not good predators of rats. [ + ]
