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In2Food acquires MD Provodores, becomes largest food providore in NSW

In2Food, a national food processing company providing fresh fruit and vegetables to hotels, restaurants, caterers, cafes, aged care facilities, and food manufacturers, has acquired MD Provodores, a Sydney-based supplier of fruit and vegetables.
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Alexandra HaynesApril 14, 2022, 11:13 amApril 14, 2022

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Montague constructing expansive fruit processing facility

Fruit Grower Montegue is constructing a new fruit processing facility in Narre Warren North. It is a multi-use facility located on a 12-hectare plot of land at the boundary of Lysterfield Park and Horswood
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Mike WheelerSeptember 22, 2020, 9:59 amSeptember 22, 2020

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Agtech Australian first: more crop per drop

A new partnership between Australia’s national science agency CSIRO and local agtech company Goanna Ag will see sensors and analytics combined to maximise every drop of irrigation water used to grow
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Mike WheelerJune 18, 2020, 7:26 amJune 18, 2020

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AOL partners with ABC Organic Gardener to promote organic principles

Industry body Australian Organic (AOL) is pleased to announce its partnership with magazine ABC Organic Gardener for 2020 to promote organic principles and educate consumers around making informed choices
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Mike WheelerFebruary 19, 2020, 7:29 amFebruary 19, 2020

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Policy makers need to lead the way with circular economy transition

In 2020, we are going to hear a lot more about the circular economy. While it is a catch cry that has existed for years, across the globe the push to embrace circular economy principles is accelerating
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Mike WheelerFebruary 19, 2020, 7:11 amFebruary 19, 2020

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Nestlé announces collaboration with Burcon and Merit for plant-based ingredients

Néstle has announced a collaboration with Burcon and Merit, two key players in the development and production of high-quality plant proteins. This partnership will enable Nestlé to further accelerate
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Mike WheelerJanuary 29, 2020, 7:25 amJanuary 29, 2020

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Banana plants an a-peeling alternative for packaging

Biodegradable ‘plastic’ bags made out of banana plants sounds a bit…bananas, but a couple of UNSW researchers have found a way to do it, and it could solve two industrial waste problems
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Mike WheelerJanuary 13, 2020, 7:49 amJanuary 13, 2020

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Yume partners with Suez to combat food waste

Yume has announced a partnership to fight commercial food waste. A fight that cannot be fought alone. Suez and Yume have formed a first of its kind collaboration to tackle the 4.1 million tonnes
that
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Mike WheelerDecember 19, 2019, 7:27 amDecember 19, 2019

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Key impacts digitalisation is having on the food industry

Digitalisation is at the heart of the rapidly evolving agrifood ecosystem, according to a major new report released today by Lux Research, a leading provider of tech-enabled research and advisory services.
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Mike WheelerDecember 17, 2019, 7:27 amDecember 17, 2019

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v2food plant-based protein startup closes $35M Series A round

v2food, Australia’s newest plant-based protein startup, today announced that it has raised a $35 million Series A funding round led by Main Sequence Ventures, manager of CSIRO’s Innovation Fund, and
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Mike WheelerNovember 26, 2019, 2:10 pmNovember 26, 2019

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The rise and rise of plant-based proteins

According to Trent Duvall, 20 years ago the food and beverage processors and manufacturers controlled the narrative in relation to what foods and drinks were consumed by customers. Then, it shifted to
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Mike WheelerNovember 25, 2019, 7:17 amNovember 25, 2019

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Southeast Queensland food and grocery manufacturing generates $7.5 billion

The food and grocery manufacturing industry in South East Queensland generated more than $7.5 billion last year, a new economic snapshot has found. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology, Karen
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Mike WheelerNovember 21, 2019, 8:12 amNovember 21, 2019

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Plant proteins hot but meat’s not off the menu

People love plants. With their “naturally functional” halo, consumers of all ages want to eat more of them – and in more convenient forms. From cauliflower pizza to beetroot bread, plant-based is
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Mike WheelerNovember 6, 2019, 7:57 amNovember 6, 2019

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Why Aussies need to eat more vegetables

Eating a healthy and balanced diet can help reduce the risk of many chronic diseases. Yet, less than four per cent of Australians consume the recommended five serves of vegetables a day. What can we do
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Mike WheelerOctober 28, 2019, 7:28 amOctober 28, 2019

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Opportunity for frozen vegetables in health-focussed diets

In Australia, producers of frozen vegetables are missing an opportunity to help consumers create high-quality, home-cooked healthy meals without sacrificing time. More Australians are starting to prioritise
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Mike WheelerOctober 21, 2019, 7:42 amOctober 21, 2019

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Compostable cucumber wrap from BioBag World

A fully compostable shrink-wrap for cucumbers has been developed in South Australia and is set to be launched on international markets. The compostable wrap is manufactured by BioBag World Australia and
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Mike WheelerOctober 9, 2019, 7:07 amOctober 9, 2019

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DuPont launches dairy-free protective cultures for plant-based fermented products

DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences has announced a new ingredient – Holdbac YM VEGE – as the latest addition to the DuPont Danisco Holdbac line of protective cultures, known for their ability to extend
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Mike WheelerOctober 8, 2019, 8:12 amOctober 8, 2019

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Seven things you should know when exporting to China

According to Dr Mathew McDougall, CEO of Reach China and revered expert in doing business with China, Australia’s trade relationship with China is growing by the day and it includes large scale exports
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Mike WheelerOctober 4, 2019, 8:20 amOctober 4, 2019

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v2food and CSIRO launch plant-based meat alternative

Australia’s newest plant-based meat startup, v2food, has been launched via an innovative partnership between CSIRO, Main Sequence Ventures and Jack Cowin’s Competitive Foods Australia. v2food is
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Mike WheelerOctober 2, 2019, 11:01 amOctober 2, 2019

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Nestlé expands plant-based burger range

Nestlé is expanding its plant-based food range in the US and Switzerland. The launches come just days after Nestlé announced its ambition to achieve zero net greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, including
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Mike WheelerOctober 1, 2019, 8:56 amOctober 1, 2019

Fruit and vegetables

In2Food acquires MD Provodores, becomes largest food providore in NSW

Montague constructing expansive fruit processing facility

Agtech Australian first: more crop per drop

AOL partners with ABC Organic Gardener to promote organic principles

Policy makers need to lead the way with circular economy transition

Nestlé announces collaboration with Burcon and Merit for plant-based ingredients

Banana plants an a-peeling alternative for packaging

Yume partners with Suez to combat food waste

Key impacts digitalisation is having on the food industry

v2food plant-based protein startup closes $35M Series A round

The rise and rise of plant-based proteins

Southeast Queensland food and grocery manufacturing generates $7.5 billion

Plant proteins hot but meat’s not off the menu

Why Aussies need to eat more vegetables

Opportunity for frozen vegetables in health-focussed diets

Compostable cucumber wrap from BioBag World

DuPont launches dairy-free protective cultures for plant-based fermented products

Seven things you should know when exporting to China

v2food and CSIRO launch plant-based meat alternative

Nestlé expands plant-based burger range

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