Image: Nescafé Nescafé and Arnott’s Tim Tam have teamed up to launch Nescafé White Choc Mocha inspired by Tim Tam.  Nescafé have described the product as a harmonious blend of sweet white chocolate and creamy coffee flavours. In a recent announcement Nescafé stated the White Choc Mocha inspired by Tim Tam is the ideal treat for the modern coffee lover, any time, anywhere as we see perceptions of coffee rituals shifting, with Nescafé research showing: -Only 21 per cent of Aussie coffee drinkers consume their coffee before breakfast –  The majority (78 per cent) say they p ..read more

Image: CHONK Australia Wide Open Agriculture announced it has successfully integrated its lupin protein into the Australian baked goods market. WOA recently announced the successful integration of its Buntine Protein into an Australian consumer product.  This represents the first 3rd party commercial application of Buntine Protein. The newly launched product is the CHONK cookies in Western Australia. CHONK vegan cookies uses WOA’s Buntine Protein to create a gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free and soy-free treat that is that addresses taste and dietary needs. “We are immensely proud to witn ..read more

Image: ValentinValkov/ stock.adobe.com The University of Queensland is leading a collaborative project to assist Australian agricultural organisations refine and improve their trade strategies toward China. A team led by UQ’s Associate Professor Scott Waldron, will partner with the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) and the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) to conduct seminars for Australian and Chinese organisations in the beef, dairy and feed sectors. Dr Waldron said the project would enable organisations to build new links with China and explore areas of common int ..read more

Image: Karanov images/stock.adobe.com Supagas plays a crucial role in ensuring the quality, safety, and preservation of food and beverages throughout various stages of production.  In the world of food and beverage production and distribution, where every second counts when it comes to ensuring a product makes it to the consumer in its best form, one factor reigns supreme: freshness. David Petroff, national industrial bulk manager, Supagas, and George Elhlou, national sales manager, Supagas, are both well aware of this fact. Pointing out the critical role Modified Atmosphere Packaging pla ..read more

Image: Australian Institute of Packaging The third AIP State of Industry Webinar will be held on Wednesday 5th June 2024 with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment & Water (DCCEEW) DCCEEW is set to reform Packaging Regulation & Design Requirements to deliver a circular economy for packaging in Australia. With the Federal Government recently announcing that DCCEEW is developing new mandatory requirements for packaging under Commonwealth regulation that will replace the current co-regulatory arrangement, all packaging technologists and designers need to start looking ..read more

Image: Charlie/adobe.stock.com According to research from the University of Queensland, a native bushfood has proven to be a promising natural alternative to synthetic chemicals used to preserve meat. Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation PhD scholar Michel Beya said the Kakadu plum’s high antioxidant and antimicrobial properties make it the perfect candidate for a plant-based preservative to extend the shelf life of meat. “The extraordinarily high vitamin C content of the fruit, which is one of nature’s most potent antioxidants, offers powerful preservation qualities,” said ..read more

Image: Foodservice Australia The annual Foodservice Australia show is now only a few weeks away and organisers say it will be the biggest and best yet. It runs at the ICC Sydney from 19-21 May. There will be over 350 exhibitors and special events including the Chef of the Year, National Restaurant Conference, Aged Care Catering Summit, Café School and Sweet Spot Theatre. Event Director Tim Collett says it is a critical event for the food and hospitality industry. He says there has never been a more important time for bars, cafes, caterers and restaurants to stay up to date with the latest food ..read more

Matthew Buser (right) brings over a decade of automation expertise to the APS Industrial team. Image: APS Industrial APS Industrial’s newest factory automation product manager brings with him a wealth of experience from his 15 years with APS partner, Siemens. APS Industrial and Siemens have built a strong partnership over the six years, leading to continued innovation in factory automation for local industry.  “We’ve really tried to position ourselves as the best choice for local manufacturers and the way we’ve done that is by bringing together what we feel is the most comprehensive capab ..read more

Image: Chobani Australia Chobani, a global food and beverage company, has announced the new appointment of Scott Hadley as managing director for Australia and New Zealand. Joining Chobani’s global executive leadership team, Hadley will report to Kevin Burns, Chobani president and chief Operating Officer. Hadley said, “The Australian team has built an incredible organisation and culture and I’m looking forward to building on these great foundations and continuing to disrupt the industry and drive this business and category forward.” Prior to joining Chobani, Hadley was chief executive officer a ..read more

Image: SodaStream SodaStream announced in celebration of Earth Day, its sparkling water maker, the Terra, will now have an outer shell crafted from 50 per cent recycled materials. “This year, we are excited to unveil the latest Terra machine, made of 50% recycled materials, offering another eco-friendly beverage solution. As we celebrate Earth Day, we invite customers to join us on our journey towards a greener future, one bubble at a time,” said SodaStream Australia marketing manager, Holly Walker. SodaStream state this initiative is designed to provide consumers with a convenient, and eco-co ..read more