Industry News
Mondi opens paper product recyclability lab
The lab will speed up the development of sustainable packaging and lead to developments in the circularity of materials used by the company. [ + ]
Non-alcoholic beverage report released
OFS has conducted analysis of the non-alcoholic beverage industry with findings suggesting that it could improve its production efficiency. [ + ]
Shining a light on antimicrobial technique for food
Penn State University scientists have developed a pulsed light antimicrobial technique that shows promise in food sanitisation applications. [ + ]
Metcash teams up with poultry processor
The distribution company will be supplying Lenard's products to independent supermarkets around the country. [ + ]
The Arnott's Group chooses Kuala Lumpur as Asia Hub
Kuala Lumpur has been selected by Arnott's as its Asia Hub as the company looks to expand its business in the region. [ + ]
Meat processor embraces geothermal energy
Hardwick Processors has adopted heat pump technology to reduce its reliance on natural gas for heating by 75%. [ + ]
Siemens Australia appoints new CEO and Chairman
Peter Halliday will take the helm after the departing CEO and Chairman, Jeff Connolly, leaves the roles on 31 August. [ + ]
Nestlé launches Youth Entrepreneurship Platform
The platform will allow young innovators and entrepreneurs to increase their skillset and knowledge in areas such as food science and sustainable packaging. [ + ]
BOC to build carbon dioxide processing facility in Vic
The plant is expected to produce 60,000 tonnes of beverage-grade carbon dioxide each year. [ + ]
Fonterra to develop fermentation-derived protein
Fonterra and Royal DSM have established a start-up to accelerate the development of fermentation-derived proteins with dairy-like properties. [ + ]
From sunflower side-streams to meat alternatives
A European research project is using sunflower press-cakes as a protein ingredient for plant-based meat alternatives. [ + ]
Craft brewing report released
An analysis of the craft brewing industry has been released that provides insights into how the sector can optimise production. [ + ]
Table grape market hits record highs
Rabobank Research has produced a report on table grape exports, with record-breaking sales. [ + ]
Avery Dennison selects startups for its accelerator program
Avery Dennison has chosen the first cohort from Asia Pacific for its AD Stretch accelerator program, which is designed to advance innovations that address challenges in the labels and packaging industry. [ + ]
Climate change would lead to food system domino effect
Researchers from the University of Sydney have found that extreme weather from climate change would lead to reduced food quality and nutrition, and possible job losses. [ + ]
