Australian power plant's waste puts bubbles in beer
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.
Archives for June 5, 2017
Three dead in corn mill explosion
Three people have died and a dozen injured after an explosion at a corn mill in Wisconsin, US.
Java Me Up snack bars uses coffee grown ‘the way coffee was initially farmed,’ says founder
Coffee Snacks is a company on a mission—it wants to create awareness around shade-grown coffee and its benefits to the environment, says founder Lisa Newmann. It’s starting with coffee snack bars.
Seattle City Council passes soda tax
Seattle City Council has voted to levy a tax on soda and sugar sweetened beverages, joining other US cities such as Philadelphia and Berkeley.
Anton Paar boosts presence in ‘vital’ Middle East market
Anton Paar has opened a Middle East Technical Centre to serve customers in the Middle East and Africa.
Ultima Foods makes $14m investment in drinkable yogurt innovation
Yogurt maker Ultima Foods has invested $14.4m (US$10.7m) in a new production line at its Granby, Québec, plant to meet the strong consumer demand for drinkable yogurt products.