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Leak testing helps ensure the integrity of product packaging. Various testing methods can be used including vacuum decay and immersion testing. These methods are designed to detect flexible packaging integrity...

Grocery wholesaler, Metcash, has turned its profits around announcing a AUD$216.5 million profit after tax for the 12 months ended 30 April 2016. This is a vast turnaround on its AUD $384.2 million loss...

The A2 Milk Company is suing beverage company, Lion, for using the statement, “naturally contains A2 protein”. The A2 Milk Company markets its milk and dairy products based on the fact it only contains...

McCain is now selling a new frozen meal range in Australian supermarkets, Healthy Choice Protein Plus. McCain says the new range is a response to consumer demand for protein-dense meals.  Protein Plus...

SodaStream is launching a homemade beer system called ‘The Beer Bar’. The Beer Bar will allow consumers to make beer at home using sparkling water and a beer concentrate made by SodaStream. SodaStream...

Separate recent discoveries by scientists have potential to generate or improve fresh water production in different ways. The ramifications could revolutionise capabilities by creating fresh water in drought...

Australian apple producer, Montague, has announced it will be supplying four new apple varieties to Australia supermarkets. The new varieties include: Smitten: A blend of Gala, Braeburn, Falstaff and...

An investigation by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IRAC) has concluded drinking very hot beverages probably causes cancer of the oesophagus in...

With more than 80% of Australians owning a smartphone, there is no doubt that mobile and digital technology, as well as the never-ending rise of social media, has had a significant impact on food trends...

FoodTech Qld is taking place this coming Sunday and will certainly be an exciting time for exhibitors and visitors alike. With so many great products and technology on show, here’s a description of some...