Sold to Sara Lee in 1984, nutritional supplement drink Akta-Vite has returned to the family of its original owners.
The drink has long been known as a nutritional supplement suitable for children, pregnant
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Welch’s Global Ingredients Group launch new superfruit juice
The company has launched their 100 per cent Niagara grape juice, in an effort to supply a fruit juice to the market that is sophisticated in flavour, yet high in nutrition.
The juice contains no added
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Bread like chaff and putrid rations: How WW1 troops obsessed over food
Many of us will be making Anzac biscuits this Anzac Day, paying homage to an apocryphal story of soldiers in the first world war and the comfort afforded by these gifts sent from home. While the provenance
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Coriolis transmitter with Ethernet connectivity
Emerson Process Management has upgraded the Micro Motion Model 5700 transmitter with a native Ethernet connection to improve connectivity and functionality, allowing for easier access to measurement information.
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Small Cabinet Coolers
Exair’s new small 316 Stainless Steel Cabinet Cooler Systems keep electrical enclosures cool with -7°C air while resisting heat and corrosion that could adversely affect the internal components. The
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Result Group finds a new way to advertise on bottles
Australia’s largest label manufacturer worked in conjunction with one of Australasia’s largest food and beverage companies to find an innovative way to advertise on bottles.
To assist The Daily Drinks
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Bean Supreme launches vegetarian Kumara Burger
Bean Supreme has launched the second product in their wholefood ‘café range’ following the success of their Black Bean Beetroot Burger.
Available in supermarkets from mid April, the Kumara Burger
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Herbert Adams’ Slow-Cooked Pies available in Woolworths bakery section
A new range of Herbert Adams “Slow-Cooked” pies are now available in the chilled bakery section of Woolworths supermarkets.
The gourmet pies are slow-cooked “sous vide” style for six to eight hours
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Sustainable diets: What you need to know in 12 charts
We are what we eat, and what we eat has a profound impact on the planet.
When people think about food and sustainability, they typically focus on how the food is produced. Is it, for example, locally sourced,
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Australia supports global food security
Ministers Barnaby Joyce and Julie Bishop have announced Australia’s contribution to the Global Crop Diversity Trust.
The Trust supports the conservation of the world’s most diverse collection of food
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Spotlight on Northern Australia at Global Food Forum
Northern Australia has been highlighted as a potential food bowl at this year’s Global Food Forum.
Yesterday Josh Frydenberg, Minister for Resources, Energy and Northern Australia presented his thoughts
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Major breweries experience record-high M&A
Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity has long been a fixture of alcoholic beverage industries. Recently, major producers, particularly breweries, have begun consolidating their operations more frequently
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Mars to label savoury products ‘Eat occasionally’
Mars will add new labels to savoury products that do not meet their own nutrition criteria.
The label ‘Eat occasionally, once a week’ will be added to brands such as Uncle Ben’s, Seeds of Change,
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Nestlé expands in South Africa
Nestlé South Africa has invested R1.2 billion into the expansion of its instant coffee manufacturing plant in Estcourt.
The expansion included the construction of a waste water treatment plant, new coffee
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Portable Workstation
NextComputing has recently released the Vigor ED Portable Workstation for maximum performance and storage in tough environments.
The Vigor series is a suitable solution and is compact and rugged, designed
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More gluten-free certification programs for Australia and New Zealand
The Allergen Control Group (ACG) has announced the addition of British Standards Institution (BSI) to their Gluten-Free Certification Program as a third-party auditing and certification company.
Based
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Arnott’s revamps classic Shapes flavours
One of Australia’s favourite snacks has received an upgrade, with Arnott’s improving the flavour quality of their existing Shapes biscuit range.
Based on consumer feedback, Arnott’s resolved to add
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Amcor announces Alusa acquisition
Amcor announces today an agreement to acquire Alusa, the largest flexible packaging business in South America.
The purchase price of US$435 million represents 8.5 times PBITDA.
The business has four plants
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Zico launches “velvety chocolate” coconut water
Coca-Cola South Pacific has announced a new addition to its ZICO Coconut Water range, described as an ‘on trend’
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Contract brewing agreement extended
Gage Roads Brewing has announced that an extension has been made to its brewing agreement with Matso’s Broome Brewery and its Australian Quality Beverages.
The extended term for up to 26 months,
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