Industry News
How robots and drones will help feed the world
A team of researchers from the University of Georgia (UGA) in the US is developing a robotic system of all-terrain rovers and unmanned aerial drones to gather and analyse data on the physical characteristics of crops, including their growth patterns, stress tolerance and general health. [ + ]
As cocoa shortage looms, is jackfruit the answer?
With worldwide demand for chocolate outstripping the production of cocoa beans, the hunt is on for viable alternatives. [ + ]
Foodbank a key player in tackling Australia's $20 billion food waste problem
Food relief organisation Foodbank is taking a leadership role in the development of the Australian Government's first National Food Waste Strategy, which aims to halve Australia's food wastage by 2030. [ + ]
Study finds traditional foods still prevalent in remote NT communities
Research from the Menzies School of Health Research has found the majority of Aboriginal people living in remote Northern Territory communities are regularly using traditional foods in their diets. [ + ]
The impact of compostable foodservice packaging
A literature review has found encouraging evidence about the impact of compostable foodservice packaging on waste and contamination. [ + ]
Champion mixologist Ben Davidson joins The Drinks Industry Show
The Drinks Industry Show has appointed industry expert and ambassador Ben Davidson as event curator. [ + ]
Gates celebrates 30 years in Australia
Customers, staff, industry partners and supporters gathered recently to mark Gates Australia's 30-year anniversary. [ + ]
Four out of five Australians failing to eat their greens
Australia's largest ever fruit and vegetable survey has found that only one in five Australian adults are eating enough fruit and vegetables. [ + ]
CAULIPOWER launches gluten-free pizzas
A US company has entered the gluten-free market with a line of ready-to-cook, cauliflower-crust pizzas. [ + ]
Swedish Culinary Team partners with Baltic cruise company
Baltic cruise company Viking Line has launched a long-term partnership with the Swedish Culinary Team, which competes in cooking competitions around the world. [ + ]
Quinoa launched in compostable pouches
San Francisco-based Alter Eco has selected Futamura's NatureFlex packaging film for the compostable pouch used for the company's organic and fair trade quinoa. [ + ]
Fonterra expands UHT cream production to meet demand from China
Fonterra has recently completed a new one-litre UHT cream line, and begun construction on a second, to meet growing demand from consumers across Asia, the Middle East and the Caribbean. [ + ]
2017 Australian HACCP Conference — save the date!
The 2017 24th Australian HACCP Conference will explore challenges facing the food industry, under the theme of Creating Trust & Transparency in the Global Food Industry. [ + ]
Sealed Air sells Diversey to Bain for US$3.2 billion
Creating a new hygiene and cleaning solutions company, Sealed Air has sold its Diversey Care division and its food hygiene and cleaning business to Bain Capital Private Equity for around US$3.2 billion. [ + ]
SMC Pneumatics site visit
AIP members and industry colleagues are invited to a site visit at SMC Pneumatics in Castle Hill, NSW on Wednesday, 10 May. [ + ]
