PLAY PKN: Video News Bulletin 22 January

22 January 2021

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RMIT study: Saltbush shows promise as salt substitute, protein boost   Read more

RMIT study: Saltbush shows promise as salt substitute, protein boost

New research from RMIT University suggests saltbush could help food manufacturers improve protein quality and reduce the reliance on added salt in staple foods. The drought-tolerant shrub has been used as bush tucker by Indigenous Australians for thousands of years.

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Brewers Association CEO steps down   Read more

Brewers Association CEO steps down

The Brewers Association of Australia CEO, Amanda Watson, has stepped down from the role. Watson, who became CEO in July 2025, said she was pursuing a different career direction.

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18 Feb 2026
Food Pact members unlock $12m from waste reduction   Read more

Food Pact members unlock $12m from waste reduction

Australian Food Pact signatories generated $12 million in additional revenue in 2025 by converting unsold food into higher-value outcomes, including new product development and commercial redistribution, according to End Food Waste Australia.

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