Industry News
FSANZ and Vow Group representatives to speak at AltProteins 23
With the Australian cultivated meat industry facing a turning point, AltProteins 23 will host representatives from FSANZ and Vow Group to speak at the conference. [ + ]
Top 10 dairy brand rankings for 2023
Brand Finance has release its annual dairy rankings, with Yili coming out on top as the world's most valuable dairy brand, according to the report. [ + ]
Technology and AI in the spotlight at Fine Food Australia
With the food and foodservice industry transforming at a rapid pace, presentations about AI, ChatGPT and technology are anticipated to be popular at Fine Food Australia. [ + ]
Westfalia launches avocado ripening facility in India
Westfalia Fruit India has launched its first avocado ripening facility in Mumbai, allowing the company to supply avocados that are ready to eat in and around Mumbai. [ + ]
Kerry partnership to help create more dairy alternative products
Kerry has signed a partnership with an Australian producer of plant-based food and beverage ingredients to help drive growth in the plant-based category in Asia Pacific. [ + ]
Latest AFGC State of Industry report released
The aftermath of the pandemic is still challenging Australia's food and grocery industry, with AFGC analysis showing dips in food product investment and job numbers. [ + ]
Nestlé launches report on responsible infant formula marketing
Nestlé has published its 2022 WHO Code Compliance Report, outlining its commitment to the responsible marketing of breast milk substitutes. [ + ]
FDA requested to alter Brix level in pasteurised orange juice
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been asked to lower the standard Brix level for pasteurised orange juice from 10.5 to 10% but is currently seeking feedback. [ + ]
Krones water bottle wins sustainability prize
Krones' ShoulderFlex bottle has won this year's German Packaging Prize in the 'Sustainability' category, with the ultimate deciding factor being its weight of 5.9 g. [ + ]
Anton Paar acquires German process engineering company
Anton Paar has acquired German company Brabender, which offers measurement and process engineering solutions for recipe and process development. [ + ]
Amcor, Mondelēz International and Licella partner to promote circular economy
Leaders in the packaging value chain have joined forces to further advance a circular economy for plastic packaging in Australia. [ + ]
How Australia's 'food detectives' track down outbreaks
Whole genome sequencing (WGS) has emerged as a good tool for identifying the viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites that cause foodborne disease. [ + ]
Unveiling innovation and collaboration: Foodtech Packtech 2023
Over 225 local and International exhibitors will be on display in Auckland at the upcoming Foodtech Packtech event. [ + ]
Norco participating in Queensland agricultural show
Norco is participating in the Ekka, the Queensland agriculture show, with an interactive and educational activation taking place until 20 August. [ + ]
Robotics Australia partners with APPEX 24
Robotics Australia has become an alliance partner of APPEX 24, helping to promote the role of robotics in the processing, packaging and manufacturing sectors. [ + ]