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Scientists create natural plastics for everyday packaging

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Researchers have transformed food waste sugars into natural plastic films that could one day replace petroleum-based packaging, offering compostable alternatives to commonly used plastics for food and agricultural films like silage wrap. With global plastic production exceeding 400 million tonnes annually, a Monash University study highlights the potential of a new type of biodegradable plastic … Continued

Plant-Powered Pups: New Study Shows Dramatic Environmental Gains From Plant-Based Dog Food in the UK

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LONDON, UK / ACCESS Newswire / September 25, 2025 / A new life cycle assessment of 31 dry dog foods in the UK reveals that plant-based diets consistently outperform meat-based alternatives across every major environmental measure. Conducted by University of Nottingham veterinary researchers Rebecca Brociek and Professor David Gardner, and published in Frontiers in Sustainable … Continued

$22 Aussie Wine Crowned in Major US Competition

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Key Facts: A $22 Australian wine, Taylors Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2023, won Best of Class Trophy at the 2025 East Meets West Competition in California The wine secured five gold medals in international competitions across the USA, Spain, Argentina and South Africa within three months Australian Cabernet exports grew 21% to $537 million in the … Continued

Rockwell Automation Selected by Middleby Food Processing Corporation to Power Industry’s First Full Automated Bacon Line

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Key Facts: Rockwell Automation has partnered with Middleby Food Processing to create the industry's first fully automated bacon production line The solution features FactoryTalk Optix technology to standardise interfaces and enable remote troubleshooting The automated system reduces labour requirements, water usage and improves production efficiency Middleby Food Processing chose Rockwell for its engineering expertise and … Continued