New Zealand's food and beverage industry has been creating a climate change of its own, setting a greening benchmark for the world.
In a bid to reduce the amount of plastic used in the sealing of food produce such as pasta, rice and crisps, researchers at Bath University, England, are leading a project to build a new high-speed packaging machine.
Consumers are wholeheartedly embracing organic produce and sales figures continue to rise rapidly.
Organics Aotearoa New Zealand has launched 0800 FUTURE – a telephone advisory program for farmers and growers interested in shifting to organic production.
The Non-Alcoholic Beverages Award finalists include Bickford's Ice Tea Cordials, Bickford's Milkshake Mixes, Ice Break Loaded, Mandailing Estate single origin coffee and Mandailing Estate Kopi Luwak, Mango, Peach & More Nudie Crushie and Pauls All Natural and Phoenix Organic Drinks Range.
In the baby food sector, manufacturers are taking the ‘less is more’ approach to their processing in line with demand for less processed, nutrient-rich baby food that resembles home-made varieties. Celia Johnson writes.
Parents will always want the best for their children, and this translates to buying organic it seems.
Food manufacturers are fortifying foods, lowering the fat content and moving towards low GI and organics, but what are they doing about reducing salt? Celia Johnson writes.
Ready-to-eat organic salad is now available from Ladybird Organics.
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