The study suggested that almost 3 per cent failed to meet the national food standard. A research done by Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research has found that one in 40 foods sold as “gluten-free” actually contained gluten. The study tested 256 of Australia’s most commonly bought gluten-free[Read More…]
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Duni acquires major stake in BioPak for $45.7M
BioPak’s three subsidiaries will be incorporated into Duni’s Business Area New Markets division. Swedish packaging manufacturer Duni has acquired a 75 per cent stake in Australia-based sustainable packaging producer BioPak for SEK 410 million ($45.7 million). BioPak creates sustainable packaging such as cups, plates and trays made from fibres, cardboard[Read More…]
Coca-Cola Amatil opens $165m AUD plant
The site will be the exclusive Australian bottling and distribution centre for Coke’s glass bottles and it will also make Amatil’s Australian dairy range, including its Barista Brothers drinks. The Premier of Queensland, the Hon Annastacia Palaszczuk has officially opened a $165m expansion of the Coca-Cola Amatil bottling and warehouse[Read More…]
The battle for the $2.9B fresh bread market
Over the last eight years there have been three stand-out performers in the fresh bread market. Coles Group has grown its market share by an impressive 6.2% to 25.3%, German supermarket chain Aldi has grown its market share by 3.1% to 7.1% and specialty bread shop Bakers Delight now has[Read More…]
AI research in farming gets lift with funding
The ARC Research Hub will combine machine vision, machine learning, software quality control, engineering, biology, and farming industries to develop technologies to build more intelligent systems. Griffith University’s leadership in incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into farming production to automate tasks such as strawberry quality control and larvae counting has been recognised with[Read More…]
Chobani launches an Australian exclusive new range Chobani FiT
Supporting the launch, Chobani will run an integrated marketing campaign #fortheloveofFiT which celebrates the journey of ‘fit’ in peoples lives, no matter what the destination. Chobani FiT will also be the main sponsor of the upcoming Australian Fitness Show in Melbourne, where every guest can receive a free pot of[Read More…]
Tougher penalties for fruit contamination
Keeping the priority of Australians safe in mind and to support the farmers whose livelihoods have been put at risk, the government has announced various reforms. Over the past few days, owing to a series of distressing events that has unfolded, relating to tampering with strawberries, particularly out of Queensland,[Read More…]
4Fingers buys 50% stake in Mad Mex
As part of the partnership, 4Fingers will initially establish Mad Mex’s presence in South-east Asia and will open a number of outlets in Singapore and Malaysia in the next 12 months. Singapore fried chicken chain 4Fingers has announced that it has acquired 50 per cent stake in Australian Mexican eatery[Read More…]
Coca- Cola acquires kombucha drink brand
According to Coca-Cola, kombucha is the fastest-growing beverage category in Australia. The Coca-Cola Company has entered the kombucha market with the acquisition of Organic & Raw Trading Co, which makes the Mojo brand of naturally fermented, live culture, organic kombucha drinks. Australia-based Organic & Raw was co-founded by Anthony Crabb[Read More…]
Queensland government offers A$100K for Strawberry contamination information
The government of Queensland has offered $100,000 Australian dollars to anyone with information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for the strawberry contamination. The strawberry contamination scare in Australia has caused recall of the fruit of major brands from the supermarket. The Queensland Health Department[Read More…]
