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How researchers are building a more resilient food future
Australia is often described as ‘the lucky country’, and one reason is its strong food security. With a population of about 28 million people, Australia has the capacity to produce enough food to feed its peop...
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Australian certified organic sales surpass $1bn milestone
“The $1 billion figure is worth celebrating, but it should be viewed as a foundation rather than a ceiling.”
Recycled Ooshies can’t hide Woolworths’ plastic contradiction
Ooshies are back – along with Woolworths’ plastic double standard.
Asahi shifts all soft drink plastic bottles to fully recycled material
The change applies to the company's full line of soft drinks, including established market brands such as Schweppes, Sol...
Recycled KitKat packaging hits shelves in Australian trial
The trial between Viva Energy and Nestlé is testing the conversion of soft plastic pyrolysis oil into food-grade recycle...
Supply certainty is reshaping packaging procurement decisions
WML's message was straightforward: Australian manufacturers have a regional alternative to offshore paperboard sourcing.
Frugalpac’s paper bottles gain traction in California
CEO Malcolm Waugh said the US had become one of the company's fastest-growing markets.
Why Australia’s appetite for authentic Italian food continues to grow
Today's shoppers are increasingly looking beyond the product itself to its provenance, production methods and authentici...
CDS Vic partners with Foodbank Victoria to fund food relief
The partnership comes as demand for food assistance in the state has risen by 10 per cent over the past six months.
3M, DuPont prosecuted over toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in consumer goods
The state's Attorney General Letitia James accused the companies of hiding the risks of chemicals from the public for de...
Steinlager pilots digital returnable bottle system
The initiative modernises New Zealand's Swappa Crate system by removing the traditional bottle deposit.
Can food date labels reduce waste? Nestlé launches Australia pilot
Nestlé is launching the 'Sniff, Look, Taste' on-pack date-labelling pilot in Australia.
RMIT launches new hub to boost healthier food systems
The Hub reflects RMIT’s strategy to deliver research with real-world impact for industry, people and communities.
Coca-Cola joins ‘beanless coffee’ foray in Japan
According to World Coffee Research, climate change could halve the land suitable for growing Arabica coffee by 2050.
Australians demand tougher packaging laws, want brands to cut waste
The findings highlight growing frustration with Australia's recycling system.
Beer waste finds new life as plastic-free leather alternative
Arda Biomaterials has created a material called New Grain by transforming brewer's spent grain, into soft, durable leath...
