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published - 5 July 2019
By Nicki Marks
A rare glimpse into the sweeping cloud kitchens trend

Independent restaurant owners may be doomed, and perhaps grocery stores, too.
Such is the conclusion of a growing chorus of observers who’ve been closely watching a new and powerful trend gain strength: that of cloud kitchens, or fully equipped shared spaces for restaurant owners, most of them quick-serve operations.
While viewed peripherally …
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published - 4 July 2019
By Nicki Marks
Hormel Health Labs debuts a new coffee drink for people with Dysphagia

Dysphagia is the medical term used to describe difficulty swallowing, and affects millions of people, including 1 in 25 adults. Dysphagia can occur in any age group but is most common in adults – an estimated 40% of nursing home residents have dysphagia. It occurs in a range of forms …
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published - 4 July 2019
By Nicki Marks
Sainsbury’s to be first UK supermarket to sell meat-alternatives in its meat, fish and poultry aisles

Sainsbury’s has announced that it will be the first supermarket in the UK to trial placing meat-alternative products in its meat, fish, and poultry aisles.

The trial will be rolled out across 20 of its stores nationwide with the firm saying the move follows the success of its new plant-based range …
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published - 19 June 2019
By Nicki Marks
Invest in Victorian agriculture

A new website showcases investment opportunities in Victoria’s agriculture and food processing industries.
The agriculture sector is vitally important to the Victorian economy and to regional Victoria.
The sector produces over $13.1 billion worth of milk, fruit, vegetables, meat, fibre, eggs and grains, and supports a $38.1 billion processed food industry.
These sectors …
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published - 13 June 2019
By Nicki Marks
Australian Agriculture Immersive Technology Conference | Melbourne, Victoria 10 Jul 2019 09:00AM – 11 Jul 2019 03:00PM

Location: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf, Melbourne
Cost: $100
Augmented and virtual reality (mixed reality) is predicted to be the next disruptive technology and will be as common as smartphones in 5-10 years. Although the agriculture sector is lagging with the deployment of this technology, it can look …
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published - 7 May 2019
By Nicki Marks
Future Leaders in Food, 26-29 August, 2019

Program Overview
Future Leaders in Food is a fully residential business skills course focused on effective communication, presentation skills, commercial acumen and strategic thinking
in a food industry context. The program uses various practical and applied learning methods with food industry case studies chosen in consulation with industry experts.
Program details
Who should attend: Commercial staff, managers and next generation leaders …
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published - 16 April 2019
National Manufacturing Week, Melbourne, May 2019

Celebrating its 20th anniversary, National Manufacturing Week is the one place for the manufacturing community to come together to be inspired, innovate and connect with one another over four days.
This year’s theme is “Industrial Evolution” to represent the transformation of Australia’s manufacturing sector into a highly-integrated, skills-based, and collaborative environment. With …
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published - 18 March 2019
Energy from waste and a circular economy: innovative ideas to solve the food waste crisis

This comprehensive article recently appeared on the ABC news site.
It is the most comprehensive assessment of the issues surrounding food waste, a major theme that emerged from the second round of Boost your Business vouchers in the Food Innovation Voucher program. The article highlights a Yarra Valley Water (YVW) plant …
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published - 18 March 2019
Tough choices to reach $100 billion by 2030

Making tough choices will be central to Australian agriculture’s continued success, according to ABARES Executive Director, Dr Steve Hatfield-Dodd’s opening address at the 2019 ABARES Outlook Conference.
Dr Steve Hatfield-Dodds listed five key areas that are vital to meeting Australia’s the National Farmer Federation’s (NFF) goal of lifting the value of …
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published - 15 March 2019
Countdown to 100 per cent sustainability in packaging for Australian manufacturers

To combat Australia’s waste epidemic, Australia’s Environment Ministers in partnership with the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) have announced the plan to make 100% of packaging in Australia reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025.
The Australian Packaging Covenant has been the principal national instrument to reduce the environmental impacts of consumer …
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