Food and Beverage Industry News speaks with Beca about the drivers for change, getting started and some of the solutions helping industry transform sustainable strategic objectives into a roadmap to reality. Read more
Boost your sustain-ability: Aussie food and drink consumers tell us how
With headlines on climate change growing more alarming by the day, sustainability has never been more relevant for the FMCG industry. Read more
Cellular agriculture could help reduce meat consumption
According to UNSW School of Chemical Engineering Professor Johannes le Coutre, the global food system could be pushed to breaking point unless major changes happen in the next 20 years, such as reducing meat consumption via cellular agriculture. Read more
Kinglake Distillery to produce first certified carbon neutral whisky
Kinglake Distillery, a whisky producer based near the Yarra Valley, Victoria, has announced it will produce Australia’s first government certified carbon neutral whisky by the end of the year. Read more
SodaStream appoints Laura Wilson, new managing director for Australia
SodaStream, an international sparkling water brand, has appointed its first female managing director in Australia, Laura Wilson. Read more
Sustainable brand Glengoyne Scotch Whisky now available in Australia
Glengoyne Scotch Whisky, a Scottish whisky distiller, is leading the way in sustainability. Its products have had a modern makeover with 100 per cent recyclable packaging and is now available widely across Australia via Dan Murphy’s and BWS stores. Read more
Creating a circular system with CO2: The Bombaderry Plant
Creating the Bombaderry plant in partnership with Manildra represented more than just a shift in plant location for Supagas, it was a way it could gather sustainable CO2. Food & Beverage Industry News explains. Read more
CSIRO creates DNA test to better manage wild fish populations
The CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, has developed a DNA test to determine a fish’s age, improving management of wild fish populations for conservation or harvest. This will help maintain sustainability in fishery supply chains. Read more
Sustainability presents businesses with an opportunity for World Oceans Day: Life & livelihoods
More than three billion people worldwide rely directly on the oceans for their livelihoods, with industries from tourism, fishing and seafood to shipping and transport all sustained by the water that makes up 70% of the surface of our planet, writes Elysha Young, Mintel trends manager, Asia Pacific.
Sealed Air targets net-zero carbon emissions by 2040
Sealed Air Corporation has announced its plans to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2040.
SodaStream launches global sustainability campaign
SodaStream has launched a new sustainability campaign, ‘Don’t just share, care’, to put and emphasis on ways consumers can drive the sustainability mission forward.
Plant-based dairy market becoming consumer preference
A report released by Fact.MR found that plant-based dairy alternatives was predicted to grow rapidly across the 2020-2030 period.
Ferrero’s sustainability programme scaling up
Confectionary brand Ferrero has announced the achievement of their 2020 goal which sees the company sourcing 100 per cent of their cocoa sustainably. This was achieved through utilisation of certification bodies and independently managed standards such as Fairtrade and Rainforest Alliance (UTZ).
HelloFresh announces 2022 sustainability targets
Continuing on from their 2020 sustainability plans, meal kit provider HelloFresh has announced two new sustainability goals for 2022.
Introduction to Circular & Sustainable Packaging Design Training Course: 6 MAY 2021
Bookings are now open for the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) ‘Introduction to Circular & Sustainable Packaging Design’ Virtual Training Course which will be held on the 6 May 2021. The AIP trainer will be Ralph Moyle FAIP, CPP, Education Coordinator, AIP.
Celebrating Australia’s first National Prawn Day with sustainability
Saturday the 20 of March saw Australia celebrate its first National Prawn Day which also coincided with the start of prawn season for both farmed and wild caught prawns.
FRDC: How Australian consumers support sustainable seafood
As part of the Sustainable Seafood Week, held from the 8 to 14 of March, the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) asked individuals from all parts of the seafood supply chain how they contribute to and support sustainable seafood.
Coles ‘Drop of Good’ helping to Clean Up Australia
Held over the weekend of 6 and 7 of March, Coles Liquor launched its ‘Drop of Good’ campaign to support Clean Up Australia in their mission to clean, fix and conserve Australia’s environment.
Plantation Rum releases recyclable, limited edition rum bundles
Released this month, Plantation Rum has announced a new limited-edition rum bundle which includes its best seller ‘Plantation Stiggins’ Fancy Pineapple Rum’.
Four Pillars: Award winning, solar powered gin
Four Pillars ‘Olive Leaf Gin’ was awarded the World’s Best Signature Botanical Gin last week at the 2021 World Gin Awards. The gin was produced with solar energy utilising their 65.88 kW solar system that was recently installed onto the roof of their Healesville distillery.