The grants have been issued as part of the Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII) As the Australian wine sector moves towards its emissions reduction targets, six innovative packaging solutions for premium wine have been awarded Federal Government grants to test their feasibility. The grants have been issued as part[Read More…]
Supply chain
FoodChain ID and &Wider partners for responsible supply chain
The new service meets the demand from global brands to monitor and mitigate potential worker issues within their supply chains FoodChain ID, a provider of certification services and technology for the agriculture and food industry, and &Wider, a due diligence data company measuring worker engagement for responsible sourcing, announce their partnership[Read More…]
Ukraine halts lettuce from Netherlands due to quarantine pest
This insect is classified as a restricted pest in Ukraine due to its potential crop threat Ukraine has halted importing a 10.37-tonne fresh lettuce from the Netherlands after discovering a quarantine pest during inspection. The batch, which entered Ukraine through Poland, was examined at a customs clearance facility in Lviv,[Read More…]
Duravant to acquire Pattyn provider of packaging automation systems
Automation solutions leader Duravant has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Pattyn Duravant LLC, a global engineered equipment and automation solutions provider to the food processing, packaging and material handling sectors, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Pattyn Group BV (Pattyn), a designer and[Read More…]
Sidel introduces new lightweight bottle base
Its innovative design can also be seamlessly retrofitted onto existing production lines ensuring versatility and the solution requires a low blowing pressure, further enhancing its sustainability credentials StarLITE-R STILL is a new bottle base that employs Sidel’s patented technology to ensure 100 per cent recycled PET (rPET) integration, lightweight, and[Read More…]
Mérieux NutriSciences completes acquisition of Bureau Veritas
Through this phase of the acquisition, Mérieux NutriSciences establishes a strong presence in the Japanese, Moroccan and Southeast Asian markets, and enhances its capabilities in South Africa Mérieux NutriSciences, a global leader in food safety, quality, and sustainability, has announced the completion of its acquisition of Bureau Veritas’ food testing activities[Read More…]
Growing trend of walnut exports from India: A global perspective
According to Mordor Intelligence, the Walnut market size is anticipated to be $9.26 billion in 2025, rising to $11.77 billion by 2030 The Indian appetite for walnuts has continued to rise since COVID-19, as the country’s rapidly rising population learns about its health benefits. Traditional and modern retail shops, including[Read More…]
Australia’s wine exports exceed $2.5 billion in 2024
Strong return to mainland China offsets declines in other markets In the 12 months that ended December 2024, Australian wine exports increased by 34 per cent in value to $2.55 billion and by 7 per cent in volume to 649 million litres, according to Wine Australia’s Export Report. The increase[Read More…]
Sidel adds high-speed aseptic lines to China’s CR Beverage
At CR Beverage’s Yixing and Chengdu plants, Sidel installed three high-speed aseptic complete lines featuring the Aseptic Combi Predis FMa for tea and plum juice CR Beverage, one of China’s leading bottled water brands, has invested in three of Sidel’s complete high-speed aseptic lines to meet increased consumer demand for[Read More…]
Korean seaweed leads global market with record growth
The export value of Korean gim surged by 25.8 per cent year-on-year, reaching a record high of $997 million in 2024 South Korea’s dried seaweed exports have experienced remarkable growth, driven by the popularity of Korean kimchi and ramyeon noodles. Dried seaweed, or ‘gim’ in Korean, has become a significant[Read More…]
