The new Australian Labor government has selected Murray Watt as minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, and Tim Ayres as assistant minister for Manufacturing and Trade. Read more
Oats could be the answer to a coeliac cereal
New international research has explained why oats may be suitable for people with coeliac disease and gluten intolerance. Read more
Single use plastic bags now banned Australia-wide
NSW became the last state or territory in Australia to ban single use plastics bags yesterday, with retailers facing up to $275,000 for providing them to customers. Other measures will be introduced to reduce plastic waste in Australia in the coming months. Read more
Rosella gets a new look in sustainable Tetra Pak packaging
The iconic Australian food brand, Rosella, has partnered with the global food packaging company, Tetra Pak, to make the switch from cans to the Tetra Recart package – the solution with the lowest CO2 footprint in the market. Read more
The three golden rules of successful cold chain supply
The advantages to a streamlined and product quality journey created by the digitisation of the supply chain process can have an impact on the industry.
Mintel explores implications of changing consumer behaviour for food and drink
In Australia and New Zealand, over two-thirds of consumers worry that life will not be the same as it was before the pandemic, according to Mintel Global Consumer research on the holistic consumer. Read more
Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge
The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), in collaboration with the Seeding The Future Foundation, has announced the return of the Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge. Read more
CJ BIO and NatureWorks to commercialise novel biopolymer solutions
CJ BIO and NatureWorks have signed a letter of intent to collaborate on advanced products based on industry-leading NatureWorks’ Ingeo PLA and CJ BIO’s PHACT PHA technologies, to meet growing demand for sustainable materials across a wide array of markets. Read more
Arnott’s plans packaging transformation using mono-material
Arnott’s has committed to transitioning its soft plastic packaging from multi to mono-material, making it fully recyclable by the end of 2023. This is well ahead of the 2025 National Packaging Targets set by the Australian Packaging Covenant (APCO) and its “best practice” guidelines for soft plastic packaging. Read more
Winners of GDUSA Package Design Awards announced
Graphic Design USA (GDUSA) has announced the winners of its 59th Anniversary GDUSA Package Design Awards, a celebration of the power of effective package design and related disciplines to advance the brand, tell the story, make the sale.
Weight Watchers launches range of fresh home delivered meals
Weight Watchers has announced the launch of WW Healthy Eats Chilled Meals, a brand-new range of ready-made, home delivered meals exclusive to the Australian market. Each meal in the product range is crafted for nutrition and taste with a WW seal of approval, all with a four star or five star health rating.
Woolworths Group set to flip the switch on 100 per cent green energy in South Australia for a better tomorrow
Woolworths Group’s operations in South Australia will be powered by 100 per cent renewable electricity from July this year – the first state to go completely green in the retailer’s nationwide transition by 2025.
Barambah Organics wins the top prize at the ‘Dairy Oscars’
Barambah Organics won a record haul of awards at the dairy industry’s annual ‘Oscars’, including the evening’s top prize, Most Outstanding Show Exhibit (large producers) for its organic skimmed milk.
Humble recipe to household name
From selling pickles on a horse and cart around the streets of Sydney, to being one of the country’s most recognisable supermarket brands, Three Threes has built a powerful reputation on McAlpine family values for over 100 years.
Mushroom Meatery launches as Australians consume more fresh produce
While there’s a perception that Australian diets worsened during the pandemic, new research from Australian Mushrooms reveals that more than half of Australians (59 per cent) have improved their diet and eating habits over the last 12 months – with 63 per cent admitting to preparing more meals at home, eating less processed foods (49 per cent) and increasing their intake of fresh and healthy foods (49 per cent). Read more
Endeavour Group announces winners in Supplier of the Year Awards
Endeavour Group have announced the winners of its inaugural Supplier of the Year Awards program at a gala ceremony in Melbourne, with more than 500 suppliers taking part in the festivities. Read more
International experts forecast food cyber risks for ag-tech
Flinders University has highlighted cybersecurity risks in using smart ag-tech in partnership with King Abdulaziz University in Saudi Arabia, and Aix-Marseille University in France, conducted via complex IT and math modelling. Read more
AUSPACK 2022 draws to a close with new name
Day three of the 2022 AUSPACK, now rebranded to APPEX, packaging expo saw a host of decision makers on the showroom floor again as the exhibition continues to hit its stride after COVID-19 cancellations. Read more
Australia to become global player in alternative proteins market
Australia is on the brink of becoming a global player in alternative proteins, with the market significantly expanding to include a variety of plant protein-infused foods, according to AltProteins22. Read more
HMPS invests in strong service culture
Turnkey packaging specialists HMPS Group (HMPS) have cemented their footprint in Victoria. This follows the acquisition of Integrated Machinery in 2021 – a local manufacturer of stretch wrapping machines, equipment, and systems. Read more