Food manufacturers starting to pass on rising costs: AFGC
The nation’s main food and grocery industry group has warned that its members are having to pass on their rising costs, which will lead to increased prices for supermarket customers.
Plant-based patties, lab-grown meat and insects: how the protein industry is innovating to meet demand
By Katherine Wynn, CSIRO and Michelle Colgrave, CSIRO As demand for alternative protein sources grows, Australians are increasingly looking for options that are healthy, sustainable and ethically made. At CSIRO, we have produced a “protein roadmap” to guide investments in a diverse range of new products and ingredients. We believe plant-based patties, lab-made meat and…
Austal to build two more Evolved Cape Class boats for $124 million
The federal government announced on Monday that it will spend $124 million on two more Evolved Cape Class patrol boats, to be built by Austal and scheduled to be delivered in late-2023.
Deakin offers $10,000 voucher for manufacturing and design startups
Deakin University is hosting a free 12-week workshop and mentoring program at its ManuFutures innovation hub, with successful applicants receiving a free $10,000 voucher for services.
High-achieving SMEs celebrated at Telstra Best of Business Awards
National winners of the SME-focussed Telstra Best of Business Awards were named in Sydney on Wednesday night, with manufacturers Pakko, Sea Forest and Complete Home Filtration winning their categories. According to Telstra, over 24,000 companies nominated in the inaugural awards program. Telstra’s Consumer and Small Business Group Executive, Michael Ackland, said in a statement that…
Local leader in novel batteries to feature at upcoming Geelong tech summit
The progress of high-tech battery success story Li-S Energy is one example of the region’s manufacturers developing smart solutions for international customers, according to the Geelong Manufacturing Council.
Trailer business Maxi-CUBE turns 50
Maxi-CUBE, which makes trailers for refrigerated and dry freight at two Victorian sites, marked its 50th anniversary on Monday. Commenting on the anniversary, the company’s general manager of sales and marketing Kevin Manfield said in a statement that, “Maxi-CUBE’s proud and long history is testament to the support of our loyal customers. “Our customers play…
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Adelaide lighting manufacturer expands VALO, a maker of premium stadium lighting, has opened a carbon-neutral $8 million research, development and production hub at Kent Town, Adelaide. The company said it had increased its local headcount from four to 15 in the last 12 months, and had invested in state-of-the-art facilities, including in surface mount technology…
Alcoa gets $8.6 million grant to support renewable-powered alumina pilots
Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) funding of $8.6 million has been awarded to Alcoa to support pilot trials of renewable electricity-powered calcination to replace gas.
Bee-inspired biopolymer project will develop new textile coatings
Wellington, New Zealand-based biotech company Humble Bee Bio has been awarded a $70,000 grant to help develop a nature-inspired, water-repellent coating for textiles through a seven-month project with Deakin University.