Industry News
PepsiCo launches 2nd sustainability accelerator program
PepsiCo's second Greenhouse Accelerator in Asia Pacific is a grant initiative program for innovative entrepreneurs in the region with sustainable solutions. [ + ]
Australia's hottest craft beer crowned
1877 different beers from 436 Australian craft breweries attracted votes in the 16th annual GABS hottest 100 Craft Beer poll. [ + ]
Chobani boosts yoghurt packaging sustainability
Chobani Australia, the company behind Gippsland Dairy, has released sustainability-focused packaging for its Gippsland Dairy 160 g products. [ + ]
FSANZ calls for comment on GM corn
FSANZ has called for comment on an application to permit the sale and use of food made from a genetically modified (GM) corn. [ + ]
Startup unveils cell-cultivated eel product
Forsea Foods, a cell-cultured seafood startup, has unveiled its first prototype of cell-cultivated freshwater eel, designed to replicate Japanese unagi eel. [ + ]
Seven food and beverage trends for 2024
As the food landscape evolves to reflect technological advancements and cultural and economic shifts, IFIC has presented its annual food trends forecast based on US surveys. [ + ]
Nestlé develops low-lactose, high-nutrition milk
Nestlé has announced the development of N3 milk, containing all the proteins, vitamins and minerals found in milk, with additional benefits. [ + ]
Research: Inflammatory food could contribute to muscle aging
Inflammatory foods may contribute to muscle degeneration in people aged over 65, University of the Sunshine Coast research has found. [ + ]
Sustainably sourced KitKat launches in Europe
Nestlé has introduced a KitKat made with cocoa mass from beans grown by farmer families engaged in the company's income accelerator. [ + ]
APPEX 2024 program live as countdown begins
The APPEX 2024 Program has been officially released, jam-packed with what's on across the processing and packaging four-day event. [ + ]
Improving vitamin D intake in aged care
FOODiQ Global and Australian Mushrooms embarked on a research study focused on enhancing vitamin D and overall nutrient intake among aged care residents. [ + ]
Foodtech startup Better Juice partners with Ingredion
Foodtech startup Better Juice is collaborating with Ingredion, a global provider of specialty ingredients to the food and beverage industry. [ + ]
The politics of labelling plant-based proteins
QUT researchers have studied the politics of alternative proteins in Australia as lawmakers grapple with notions of competition, definitions and labelling. [ + ]
v2food acquires Aussie plant-based meal brand
v2food has acquired Soulara, an Australian plant-based ready-made meals brand. [ + ]
TricorBraun acquires WA-based company
TricorBraun has acquired Perth-based Plas-Pak WA, a plastic packaging distributor and manufacturer. [ + ]