In a celebration of their ongoing commitment to sustainability and the use of solar power in their operations, a Dan Murphy’s store in Adelaide has installed a new logo on the roof of the building captioned, “Our drinks are now cooled by the sun.”
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Queensland researchers release new pulse storage practice guide
Queensland researchers have developed Australia’s guide for storing pulses and managing pests to support the state’s rapidly expanding chickpea and pulses industry.
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Decline in soft drink sales drives Kirin to divest JV
Japanese multinational beverage firm, Kirin Holdings Co., has recently agreed to divest 40 per cent equity in China Resources Kirin Beverages – a joint venture company in China – to Plateau Consumer for $994 million.
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Red meat processing plants trial 3D printed parts
The Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC) has begun trials of 3D printing at red meat processing plants with the delivery and installation of two 3D printers at two plants.
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Click-and-collect RATs available for food supply chain businesses
Food supply chain businesses can now click-and-collect rapid antigen tests at two Bunnings stores, as part of a new pilot program in Victoria.
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Kilcoy Global Foods to build Sunshine Coast manufacturing facility
Kilcoy Global Foods, a Queensland meat processor, has stated an intention to build a food manufacturing facility on the Sunshine Coast by the end of 2022 in a $50 million plan.
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Nici Bush appointed as next president of Mars Innovation
Last week, Mars Incorporated announced that Jean-Christophe Flatin – president of Innovation, Science and Technology – will leave Mars in the first quarter of 2022, with current vice president Workplace Transformation, Nici Bush, taking over his position.
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New program trials low emissions feed technologies
The federal government has awarded grants to a series of research projects to further explore how new feed technologies for cattle and sheep can help to reduce emissions.
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De Bortoli Wines creates new Wine By The Glass system
De Bortoli Wines has created their new patented Wine By The Glass system, offering still and sparkling wine on tap in a simple and sustainable way.
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Qenos and Cleanaway investigate new food-grade plastic packaging
Cleanaway, a waste management company, and Qenos, a plastics manufacturer, will conduct a feasibility study into converting soft plastic waste and mixed plastics to feedstock, and create recycled polyethylene plastic for use in a new food-grade plastic packaging.
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SourceUp platform makes supply chains more sustainable
IDH has launched SourceUp, a global platform connecting producing landscapes with consuming markets. It is a neutral collaboration platform designed to make supply chains more sustainable by recognising sourcing landscapes.
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Coles commends Australian businesses for sustainability in 2021 Coles Supplier Awards
Coles has recognised 15 Australian businesses that are leading the way in areas of sustainability, community, and health innovation as part of the 2021 Coles Supplier Awards.
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Western Australian winemaker joins AWRI as newly appointed dux
Former winemaker at Cape Mentelle Vineyards, Ben Cane, was appointed as the dux of the 52nd Advanced Wine Assessment Course by The Australian Wine Research Institute (AWRI).
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Australia’s flock rebuild gains momentum
Australia’s national flock is predicted to grow by 4.9 per cent to 74.4 million head in 2022, reaching its highest level since 2013, according to Meat & Livestock Australia’s (MLA) latest Sheep Industry Projections.
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“Australia’s Best” at World Vodka Awards
Hellfire Bluff Distillery has been awarded Australia’s Best Varietal Vodka at the 2022 World Vodka Awards, which were announced over the weekend.
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Upgrading AD plants to improve performance
Although up-to-date information is hard to obtain, there are more than 242 operational anaerobic digestion (AD) plants in Australia, with a total estimated energy potential of 103 TWh (371 PJ). However, a number of these plants have failed to perform in line with original predictions, leaving some operators and investors frustrated and disillusioned. However, there is scope to turn these plants into exemplars of biogas production.
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Vok Beverages wins double gold at 2021 NZ International Wine Show
Independently-owned Australian alcohol company, Vok Beverages, is celebrating a massive result at the 2021 New Zealand International Wine Show, taking home a much sought-after Double Gold result and three Gold Medals.
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Nestlé to open a new Institute of Agricultural Sciences
Nestlé has created their new Institute of Agricultural Sciences to translate novel agricultural science into real-world applications. This will help Nestlé transition towards a regenerative food system by focusing on the way agricultural raw materials are produced and sourced.
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Australia’s top seven frozen food items during supply shortages
Amidst the recent chaos of Australian supermarkets struggling with supply shortages, Canstar Blue has revealed the top-rated frozen food items to turn to.
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Taylors Wines wins Imported Wine of the Year in US competition
South Australian family winery, Taylors Wines, is celebrating a gold rush after winning the trophy for Wine of the Year (Import) at the major US wine competition, the San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge.
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