Australia’s oldest brewery has switched over to natural gas, thanks to the extension of the natural gas network in Hobart. The Cascade Brewery has installed three boilers to run on natural gas from Bass Strait. Boilers, along with refrigeration, are the significant energy users in a brewery. At Cascade the boilers produce steam used in its brew house kettles, packaging pasteurisers, fruit processing, and malt kiln as well as for a range of other uses. Cascade Brewery General Manager Production... ...Read more »

Australia’s largest brewer, Foster’s, is reinstating the 375ml range of Cascade beers after loyal customers of the brand voiced their disapproval regarding a decision to reduce the bottle size by 45ml in March last year. Their customers were upset that the fall in volume was not met with a consequent drop in price, as the company sought to give the bottle a more “European” appearance. Foster’s spokeswoman Felicity Watson told AAP today that sales of the Tasmanian produced... ...Read more »

Diageo, the world leading premium alcoholic drinks business, has announced plans for a pioneering bioenergy facility at Scotland’s largest distillery, Cameronbridge in Fife, as the alcohol industry heightens their focus on sustainability. Following two years of rigorous research, Diageo, which makes leading global brands including Johnnie Walker, Guinness, Baileys and Smirnoff, has signed a formal partnership agreement with energy management company, Dalkia, to create the new facility. The... ...Read more »

New food products are being released at record rates but retail sales are not reflecting similar growth. The new product number increases have been led by company responses to changes in consumer preferences, which have dictated an increased health and environmental focus. Confectionery, beverage, yoghurt, cereal and bread products have been among the food sectors which have seen an extensive batch of new products boosted by health supplements. Antioxidants, probiotics, vitamins and minerals... ...Read more »