Fire crews called to gas leak at Fonterra plant
Fire crews were called to a Fonterra plant in Cobden, Victoria, Australia, yesterday (August 22) after reports of an ammonia gas leak at the factory.
Archives for August 22, 2017
Former Nestlé packaging expert joins PTI
Former rigid packaging specialist for Nestlé’s Nestec Product Technology Center, Thierry Fabozzi has been named president of Plastic Technologies Inc. (PTI).
University of Wisconsin virtual dairy farm uses AI to improve farm management
The University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW) has started a two-year “virtual dairy farm brain” project that will use artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze data in real time helping dairy farmers improve their management decisions.
Smurfit Kappa expands in Russia acquiring Soyuz
Smurfit Kappa has acquired the Russian corrugated packaging company Soyuz, in Moscow.
Demand for cheese powder on the rise thanks to quick meal options and on-the-go snacks
The global cheese powder market is expected to grow with the highest compound annual growth rate from 2017 to 2023, thanks to a rise in quick meal options and snacking-on-the-go, says Allied Market Research.
McDonald's turns cup holder into limited edition Boombox
McDonald's Canada, the University of Waterloo's Audio Research Group and Stacklab have created McBoombox, which doubles up as a drinks tray and amplifier/speaker for a smartphone.
Cheesemonger Box wedges into subscription box market with monthly premium cheese delivery
US cheese shop owners Laura Downey and Chris Palumbo have launched Cheesemonger Box, a monthly subscription service of artisanal cheese, with the first orders set to go out in October.