All news articles for June 2017

Australian power plant's waste puts bubbles in beer

Australian power plant's waste puts bubbles in beer

By RJ Whitehead

An Australian state known for its recycling initiatives and clean energy production is now using waste carbon dioxide from a gas-fired power plant to grow tomatoes and put bubbles in beer.

Coca-Cola plans to sustainably source 95% of its key beverage ingredients by 2020. ©iStock/Photology1971

Coca-Cola and partners invest $1.7bn in Indian agri ecosystem

By Mary Ellen Shoup

Coca-Cola has collaborated with its bottling partners, fruit suppliers, and processors in India to contribute $1.7bn to the country’s agribusiness over the next five years, with much of the investment going towards expanding the company's juice portfolio.

Some Murray Goulburn products are being dropped as the closure of three plants draws near.

Murray Goulburn axing products as job cuts loom

By Jim Cornall

In a letter to suppliers, Australian dairy company Murray Goulburn Co-operative Co. Limited (MG) said it is discontinuing several products as job losses take place.

New Zealand places great importance on protecting its native ecosystem: biosecurity is about keeping unwanted organisms out. Pic:iStock/domenolomo

New Zealand wine industry signs biosecurity partnership

By Rachel Arthur

New Zealand’s wine industry has signed the Government Industry Agreement (GIA) for Biosecurity Readiness and Response: an agreement that looks at pests and diseases and sets out actions to minimize risks. 

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