An independent national audit of recycling information on consumer products and packaging has revealed a situation that is confusing for consumers and does not support better recycling, according to the Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR). The audit –conducted by sustainability consultancy Equilibrium –across supermarkets, take-away outlets, and convenience stores in two capital cities -found 88 … Continue reading More work needed on recycling labelling →

Australian exports of food and agricultural products to China rose by eight per cent in value terms in the 2019/20 season, reaching the highest level in the history of the China-Australia trading relationship. But that could well prove to be the peak of Australian agriculture’s exposure to China, agribusiness specialist Rabobank said in commentary released … Continue reading Australian food may have passed peak China exposure →

Compressed air energy is a significant cost to the dairy industry. In many areas of production, more than 20 per cent of compressed air energy can be attributed to waste. As with many industries, a key strategy to reduce this waste should include an analysis of existing energy consumption and identifying strategies to reduce waste … Continue reading Dairy industry: what gets measured, gets managed →

The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) is to discuss the important role that packaging plays in minimising food waste at up-coming APCO Webinar on 26 August This webinar will be looking at the journey of food from farm to fork and the important role packaging plays in food waste prevention. Globally, one-third of all food … Continue reading AIP webinar discusses role packaging has in minimising food waste →

Australian certified organic grape grower and winemaker, Angove Organic, has recently received several medals at the  2020 Drink Business Magazine Awards. The range of certified organic wines are crafted from premium grapes sourced from a number of organic and biodynamic vineyards through McLaren Vale and the Riverland. At no stage during the grape growing or … Continue reading Angove Organic wins big at wine awards →

Coles’ has reported profit growth for the first time in four years. Net profit from continuing operations rose 7.1 per cent to $951 million. Coles credits its performance to pop-up distribution centres, stock replenishment system and advanced data analytics. In its full-year sales report released on Tuesday August 18, Coles reported full year sales revenue … Continue reading Coles boosts company revenue with investment →

New Zealand chocolate manufacturer, Whittaker’s, has come together with Australia’s iconic Bundaberg Brewed Drinks, to create the new Whittaker’s Brewed Ginger Caramel 250g Block. As well as a  new chocolate flavour, the partnership reflects the special nature of the trans-Tasman relationship, the synergy between these two family-owned brands, and the resilience of both in working … Continue reading Australian and NZ icons Whittaker’s and Bundaberg collaborate on new venture →

In industries like edible oils and sugar refining, the process of making the product can be optimised and/or the product quality can be heightened, through the use of colour measurement. In the past, this has either been a laboratoray measurement or has not been done because the processing is such that it never needs it, … Continue reading Optimising colour and turbidity control in sugar refining →

Coca-Cola Amatil has announced its corporate venture capital platform Amatil X had completed a strategic investment in Indonesian startup Wahyoo as part of its USD$5m Series A capital raise. Founded in 2017, Wahyoo is focused on digitising and improving the business operations of warung makan – traditional small-scale local eateries and restaurants dedicated to serving … Continue reading Coca-Cola invests in Indonesian start-up Wahyoo →

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews announced workforce restrictions for the meat industry in Victoria to achieve a reduction in the number of workers at any given time at a facility, which in turn reduces the number of workers moving within a community. “The two key parts of these restrictions for our industry is reducing the daily … Continue reading Victorian meat supply chain will remain open →

Every day for the past 60 years, manufacturers around Australia and New Zealand have visited one of more than 100 Motion Asia Pacific locations, formerly known collectively as Inenco. These store-fronts and branches, spread across every Australian state and the Northern Territory, have become a fixture for the manufacturing industry, whether it be a BSC, … Continue reading Supplying the next generation of manufacturing →

In the face of a looming recession, questions about price and value are at the forefront of consumers’ concerns. At the same time consumers are more aware of where their food comes from, and there is a growing desire to support local companies. How can brands capitalise on these  consumer sentiments? Mintel’s Purchase Intelligence tool … Continue reading How important is “Australian-Made” in food and drink?  →

Nando’s has introduced its take on plant-based protein with the Great Pretender chicken burger alongside the  Power Up Bowl and the Superfood Veggie Patty. Nando’s head of food, Mario Manabe, said the Great Pretender has a similar texture to a chicken patty, including coarseness, colour and juiciness, and even caramalises and smells like meat when … Continue reading Nandos gets in on plant-based action →

With the new EP7402 EtherCAT Box from Beckhoff, the control architecture and cabling of roller conveyor systems become more efficient. With the high IP67 protection rating, this compact motor controller for BLDC motors is ideally suited for conveyor tasks in intralogistics and assembly technology as well as in the packaging, food and beverage industries. The … Continue reading Increasing diagnostics for roller conveyor systems →

In response to growth, Australian fresh food producer and fresh produce logistics company, Montague, is developing a $64 million greenfield, automated packaging and export processing centre in Narre Warren North, Victoria. Due to the complexity of the project, Montague turned to supply chain consultants, ThreeSixty Supply Chain Group, for support. The company helped in the … Continue reading Automated packaging solution for Montague →

A novel system that reduces the requirement to store and apply digestate to land by around 60 per cent is helping an anaerobic digestion (AD) plant in the UK convert 25,000 tonnes a year of London’s food waste into a nutrient-rich biofertiliser. D. Williams & Co. is a UK farming company that grows and processes … Continue reading Maximising the value of digestate from food waste →

Foodbank Australia’s ongoing partnership with General Mills Australia is rethinking how companies can contribute and take some of the insecurity out of the food donation ‘surprise’ supply chain. In a model that is unique to Foodbank Australia, General Mills’ Rooty Hill plant in Western Sydney will produce on average 10,000 dedicated meals of Latina Fresh … Continue reading Partnership designed to take insecurity out of supply chain →

All eyes are on Australia’s developing winter crop as global grains markets look to Australia to offset a poor European harvest hit by drought, an international grains strategist has told local growers. Rabobank London-based global grains and oilseeds strategist Stefan Vogel, speaking on the bank’s Australian Grain Mid-season Webinar, said when it comes to wheat … Continue reading Grain markets look to Australia to fill European shortfall →

COVID-19 has negatively impacted restaurant revenue. A webinar to be held by food intelligence specialist Mintel, will look at the opportunities for Chinese and Southeast Asian foodservice players to diversify their business model from take-out and dine-in to include selling packaged ready-to-cook and ready-to-heat foods. In this webinar, Mintel’s Food and Drinks analysts will share … Continue reading COVID-19: a catalyst for China and Southeast Asia foodservice retail push →

The Sofitel Melbourne On Collins is synonymous with luxury, glamour and timeless elegance.  It is also a huge supporter of many Biogone products, utilised in areas across the hotel operation. The Hotel is a certified ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System organisation. To comply with this international standard, they consistently need to challenge themselves to find … Continue reading Luxury Melbourne hotel reaping the benefits of BioGone products →