Industry News
AWRI appoints directors to board
The AWRI board has announced the appointment of two Directors, Prof Kiaran Kirk and The Hon Sarah Courtney, effective from 1 November. [ + ]
Fresh off the grill — the 2022 World Steak Challenge winners
The 2022 World Steak Challenge took place at Mansion House in Dublin on 28 September and the winners have been announced. [ + ]
Bulla and Coles to raise funds for 1m meals for Aussies in need
Coles and Bulla will raise funds from the sale of ice cream to help SecondBite provide the equivalent of up to one million meals for Aussies facing hardship. [ + ]
SafeTea is key — National Safe Work Month
October is National Safe Work Month and SafeWork NSW is urging workplaces to host a SafeTea event and show commitment to improving work health and safety. [ + ]
$1.2m pig welfare and pork provenance research project
The research partnership will deploy next-generation IoT tags and machine learning in commercial piggeries to deliver high-quality pig welfare and provenance. [ + ]
Cadbury moves to 30% recycled plastic packaging
Cadbury is moving to source soft plastic packaging that contains recycled content, with some of its products now wrapped in 30% recycled plastic. [ + ]
Cauliflower ice-cream startup founder is an award finalist
The co-founder of an NZ startup that makes cauliflower ice cream is a finalist for the Student Entrepreneur award at the upcoming KiwiNet Awards. [ + ]
SafeWork NSW machine safety compliance visits underway
SafeWork NSW is visiting manufacturers in the Sydney metropolitan area to ensure machine safety. [ + ]
Australian beverage companies increase sugar reduction target
A group of Australia's largest soft drink makers has committed to increase its Sugar Reduction Pledge from 20 to 25% by 2025 for all non-alcohol beverages. [ + ]
NZ wine industry welcomes increased seasonal worker cap
New Zealand Winegrowers welcomes the announcement that the government has increased the RSE cap to 19,000, providing 3000 additional places. [ + ]
FSANZ 2022 stakeholder satisfaction survey open
The 2022 Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) stakeholder satisfaction survey is open from 26 September to 21 November 2022. [ + ]
Chickpeas market to reach US$17.8 billion by 2031
According to the latest report by Fact.MR, the global chickpeas market is expected to experience above-average growth, reaching US$17.8 billion by 2031. [ + ]
Keeping chicken affordable in times of major cost and supply challenges
The latest poultry report from Rabobank indicates that the outlook for the global poultry industry remains strong despite cost and supply challenges. [ + ]
Unilever CEO announces intention to retire at end of 2023
Unilever CEO Alan Jope intends to retire from the company at the end of 2023, five years after being appointed in January 2019. [ + ]
Pierre Pienaar recognised in packaging hall of fame
The AIP is pleased to advise that its Education Director has been recognised in the Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute hall of fame in the US. [ + ]
