Coles Supermarkets becomes the first retailer in the Asia Pacific region to deploy Caper Carts, Instacart’s AI-powered smart trolleys Instacart, the leading grocery technology company in North America, and Coles Supermarkets, one of Australia’s leading retailers, announced that Caper Carts, Instacart’s AI-powered smart trolleys, will be coming to Melbourne, starting in early 2025 with its Richmond Traders[Read More…]
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Lifeway Foods expands Kefir and Farmer cheese distribution deal in UAE
The offering of 32oz Lifeway Kefir, 8oz Lactose-Free Lifeway Kefir, ProBugs and farmer cheese, exported from the United States Lifeway Foods, a leading U.S. manufacturer of kefir and fermented probiotic products, announced an expanded distribution agreement in the United Arab Emirates market. The offering of 32oz Lifeway Kefir, 8oz Lactose-Free Lifeway Kefir, ProBugs[Read More…]
UPM Specialty Papers introduces paper-based food packaging solution
This unique solution amplifies the barrier-boosting effect of UPM SolideTM Lucent and UPM PregoTM UPM Specialty Papers and Eastman have co-created a novel biopolymer-coated paper packaging solution, designed for food applications requiring grease and oxygen barriers. The solution integrates Eastman’s biobased and compostable Solus performance additives with BioPBSTM polymer to form a[Read More…]
Maersk and Danone partner to reduce GHG emissions of seaborne logistics
With the applied version of ECO Delivery Ocean by Danone the GHG emissions are reduced by more than 40 per cent compared to conventional fossil fuels Maersk is partnering with Danone, one of the world’s leading food and beverages companies, to reduce its logistics greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by using Maersk ECO[Read More…]
Coles becomes first Aussie retailer to add electric truck for grocery delivery
In partnership with Linfox, the Electric Vehicle (EV) will save more than 65 tonnes of CO2 emissions per year Coles has become the country’s first retailer to welcome an electric prime mover truck to its transportation network. The heavy-duty vehicle now delivers groceries to hundreds of stores across Victoria. In partnership[Read More…]
Western Australia’s avocado exports increase by 400%
In the 2023-24 period, avocado exports from Western Australia reached $36.8 million Western Australian avocados are becoming increasingly popular in the global marketplace, with exports experiencing significant growth over the past year. In the 2023-24 period, avocado exports from Western Australia reached $36.8 million, a remarkable increase of more than[Read More…]
Westfalia Fruit Showcases avocado-based paper and packaging innovation
Westfalia developed a proof of concept for paper made from 25-30 per cent avocado waste Westfalia Fruit, a leading multinational supplier of avocados and other fruits, is committed to utilising all parts of the avocado across the supply chain. As an example, they’ve developed a proof of concept for paper[Read More…]
Tetra Pak and Lactalis unveil carton package made from recycled polymers
This industry-first initiative contributes to material circularity, reducing reliance on virgin, fossil-based material and helping to shift away from finite resources Tetra Pak and Lactalis have unveiled a carton package that uses certified recycled polymers linked to used beverage cartons, marking a first for the beverage carton industry and a[Read More…]
Omnia Technologies and Economy Process Solutions form joint venture in India
The joint venture will set up a Centre of Excellence in Pune and will focus on producing and distributing machinery and complete plants for the Indian market Omnia Technologies, a leading platform for processing automation and bottling technologies for the spirits, wine, beverage, dairy and pharma industries, has announced a strategic Joint[Read More…]
China to resume imports of Australian rock lobster
The ban was imposed after China claimed to have detected heavy metal contamination in the lobsters—an allegation that both the government and industry have denied The Tasmanian Liberal Government welcomes the decision by Chinese authorities to lift the import bans on Australian rock lobster. Eric Abetz, Minister for Business, Industry,[Read More…]
