Industry News
AIP webinar: the role of packaging in reducing food waste
The AIP and APCO are holding a webinar to discuss the role of packaging in minimising food waste. [ + ]
ARBS postponed until 2022
ARBS, a key HVAC&R and building services exhibition, has been postponed until 2022. [ + ]
Packaged salads linked to illness outbreak in the US
While health agencies around the world respond to the COVID-19 crisis, some health experts in the US have been responding to a different risk. [ + ]
Seafood Industry Australia appoints new CEO
Seafood Industry Australia (SIA) has announced the appointment of Veronica Papacosta to the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). [ + ]
New system to trace Australia's horticultural exports to China
A new supply chain traceability system hopes to boost Australia's horticultural exports to China. [ + ]
Take the guesswork out of sour beer brewing
Researchers have studied how acids and other flavour components evolve while sour beer ages with an aim to help brewers brew better beers. [ + ]
Hybrid labelling most effective at shifting choices — study
Hybrid labelling is found to be most effective in helping consumers make better dietary choices, according to a new study. [ + ]
Nestlé further expands plant-based dairy alternatives portfolio
Nestlé is further expanding its plant-based dairy alternatives portfolio to better cater to consumers with lactose intolerance or those following a dairy-free or vegan diet. [ + ]
FAIRR: Kerry in top five plant-based food manufacturers
Taste and nutrition solutions developer Kerry has been ranked #5 on the FAIRR list of top plant-based food companies. [ + ]
A pinch of MSG instead of salt to reduce sodium intake?
A new study hopes to change consumer perceptions about a highly researched but controversial flavour enhancer — monosodium glutamate (MSG). [ + ]
ACCC lets chicken plants work together during the pandemic
Chicken plants have been given a green light by the ACCC to work together to reduce the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and associated restrictions. [ + ]
Unpack it! online packaging webinar series
The next webinar in Signet's Unpack it! series features a guest speaker from Bundaberg Brewed Drinks, who will provide tips about plastic packaging optimisation. [ + ]
COVID-19 virus stable in frozen human milk
A new study has found that cold storage does not inactivate the COVID-19 virus in human milk, but heat treatment does. [ + ]
New flavour wheel offers beefy opportunities
A new flavour wheel could help improve the competitiveness of Australian beef in international markets. [ + ]
Austech and Australian Manufacturing Week postponed until 2022
Austech and the inaugural Australian Manufacturing Week have been postponed until 2022. [ + ]
