researchers-in-australia-use-banana-plants-for-packaging

December 10, 2019 | Australia

Researchers in Australia use banana plants for packaging

To turn banana plantation waste into packaging material that is not only biodegradable, but also recyclable Researchers at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Sydney have discovered a novel…
sig-to-acquire-visy-cartons-in-australia

November 6, 2019 | Australia

SIG to acquire Visy Cartons in Australia

Visy Cartons has for many years produced SIG aseptic cartons under licence from SIG for sale in the Australia and New Zealand markets SIG has reached agreement to acquire Visy…
non-gmo-reb-d-stevia-leaf-sweetener-gets-approval-in-australia-nz

September 12, 2019 | Australia

Non-GMO Reb D Stevia Leaf Sweetener gets approval in Australia, NZ

BESTEVIA Reb D is a non-caloric, high-purity stevia sweetener with a clean, sugar-like taste US based sweetener company SweeGen has announced that Food Standards Australia, New Zealand (FSANZ) has assessed and approved…
researchers-develop-kit-to-detect-gluten-in-any-food

August 20, 2019 | Australia

Researchers develop kit to detect gluten in any food

Scientists from Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, can now detect gluten in any food and show which grain it comes from, making it easier for food companies to correctly label…
prinova-expands-into-asia-pacific-with-new-subsidiary-in-australia

August 13, 2019 | Australia

Prinova expands into Asia-Pacific with new subsidiary in Australia

Global ingredients and premix supplier Prinova has expanded into the Asia-Pacific market with the establishment of an entity in Australia The new subsidiary of Prinova Europe Ltd will serve customers…
ab-inbev-sells-its-australian-biz-to-asahi-group

July 19, 2019 | Australia

AB InBev sells its Australian biz to Asahi Group

The divestiture of Carlton & United Breweries, once completed, will help AB InBev to accelerate its expansion into other fast-growing markets in the APAC region and globally The divestiture of…
coca-cola-amatil-launches-100-recycled-bottle-for-carbonated-beverages

July 10, 2019 | Australia

Coca-Cola Amatil launches 100% recycled bottle for carbonated beverages

100 per cent recycled plastic had previously been used in still beverages, it had never successfully been used for carbonated drinks Coca-Cola Amatil has produced Australia’s first carbonated soft drink…
atlantic-natural-foods-formalizes-distribution-agreement-with-freedom-foods-group-limited

May 31, 2019 | Australia

Atlantic Natural Foods formalizes distribution agreement with Freedom Foods Group Limited

The announcement comes just days after one of the UK’s top five supermarkets, Morrisons, became the first major retailer in the United Kingdom to stock TUNO, the brand’s plant-based, canned…
researchers-find-evidence-for-a-common-food-additive-that-affects-gut-microbiota

May 16, 2019 | Australia

Researchers find evidence for a common food additive that affects gut microbiota

Titanium dioxide nanoparticles E171 may impact human health University of Sydney research provides new evidence that nanoparticles, which are present in many food items, may have a substantial and harmful…

May 16, 2019 | Australia

Connell acquires Ingredient Resources

This acquisition enhances Connell’s formulation advice and technical support to create unique offerings for its customers and end users Connell, a Wilbur-Ellis company and a leading marketer and distributor of…