February 21, 2024 | Academic

Research uncovers reason behind blue colour of blueberries

The chromatic blue-UV reflectance arises from the interaction of the randomly arranged crystal structures of the epicuticular wax with light Tiny external structures in the wax coating of blueberries give…

February 20, 2024 | Company News

Greiner Packaging, Siegwerk and Krones join forces in recycling initiative

The three companies were able to effectively deink and convert the rigid containers into high-quality white recyclates, without the need for altering the ink formulation or print design Greiner Packaging,…

February 16, 2024 | Food

Philippines to distribute rice instead of cash grants to poor Pinoys

According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the high cost of rice has tempered the sharp decline in January inflation to 2.8 per cent due to lower cost of food, transport…

February 16, 2024 | Company News

MYCO to launch Britain’s greenest burger after £1.5m investment

The sustainable range will be available to the trade by the end of March 2024 MYCO is set to launch Britain’s greenest burgers following a £1.5 million investment. MYCO’s plant-based protein,…

February 16, 2024 | China

China adopts new law aimed at protecting and ensuring food security within country

The Chinese government recognises that food security is integral to national security, as rising food prices, export bans, and climate change can lead to instability, as seen in recent examples…

February 15, 2024 | Australia

Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation extends partnership with Saputo Dairy Australia

This renewed partnership will go on to benefit children and young people, their schools and services, families and surrounding communities Saputo Dairy Australia (SDA) has renewed its funding partnership with…

February 14, 2024 | Beverages

Bacardi cuts carbon footprint of glass bottle production for first time in spirit industry

Trial of pioneering new technology in collaboration with Hrastnik1860 reduces Greenhouse Gas emissions by more than 30 per cent Family-owned spirits company, Bacardi has completed the world’s first commercial production of…

February 8, 2024 | Australia

Australia produces 3.59Mn tonnes vegetables in 2023

The overall production value of $5.83 billion represents a record high in dollar terms, which is an increase of 5.4 per cent compared to the previous year According to the…

February 5, 2024 | Company News

PepsiCo Egypt celebrates fourth harvest season of potatoes

The current season witnessed a remarkable development in the program’s framework in terms of the quality of crops, in addition to an expansion of the scope of work to include…

February 5, 2024 | Australia

Cadbury Australia announces to reduce use of virgin plastic packaging

The rollout of recycled material is expected to begin in Q1 of 2024 with blocks, then expanding into bar lines such as Cherry Ripe, Crunchie, and Twirl, as well as…