Industry News
Australian milk production in growth due to good dairy season
More than halfway into the current dairy season in Australia, Rabobank reports there is widespread growth in milk supply across all dairying regions. [ + ]
Universal Robots debuts its cobot solutions at APPEX 2024
UR is demonstrating its UR30 locally for the first time at APPEX 2024, along with a box palletising solution. [ + ]
Inghams to buy NZ's organic chicken producer Bostock Brothers
Australia-based poultry supplier Inghams has announced plans to buy NZ-based organic chicken supplier Bostock Brothers for NZ$35.3m. [ + ]
Taskforce to address glut of red wine grapes in Australia
Australian Grape & Wine CEO Lee McLean has welcomed the formation of a viticulture and wine sector working group following a meeting of the commonwealth, state and territory agriculture ministers last week. [ + ]
MicroBioGen expands research team with yeast expert
Australian-based 'yeast innovation as a service' provider MicroBioGen has appointed yeast biotechnology and genetics researcher Dr Heinrich Kroukamp as its Deputy Head of Research. [ + ]
FDA recalls more cinnamon products in the US
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is taking additional steps to address concerns about elevated lead levels in cinnamon following a recent recall of certain cinnamon apple sauce pouches in the US. [ + ]
Fortifi acquires NZ-based MHM Automation
Fortifi Food Processing Solutions has acquired MHM Automation (MHM), a New Zealand-based provider of post-harvest processing, protein processing and packaging solutions. [ + ]
SMC to launch Open IIoT Demo Unit at APPEX 2024
SMC Corporation Australia New Zealand (ANZ) will be exhibiting a custom-built demo unit on Open IIoT’s stand at APPEX 2024 to showcase the company's latest in Industry 4.0 'smarts'. [ + ]
JBS Australia to double capacity at its meat processing facility
JBS Australia is ramping up the operational capacity at its red meat processing facility in Dinmore, Qld, to eventually double its daily processing capacity. [ + ]
A tale of two industries: beverage success while food finding its feet
A review of Australian SMBs by software firm Unleashed showed beverages have champagne on ice, while the food manufacturing sector remains in a tough spot. [ + ]
Milo factory in Smithtown gets a $32m boost
Nestlé Australia has announced a $32m investment in its Smithtown factory in NSW, in order to boost production capacity of the company's Milo product here in Australia. [ + ]
Paddock-to-plate traceability protocol being developed from trials
The Australian Agricultural Traceability Protocol is being developed to improve the accuracy, verifiability and confidence in ESG reporting and accreditation. [ + ]
New inquiry — the role of Australian agriculture in Southeast Asia
The Australian Parliament's Agriculture Committee has commenced an inquiry into the role of Australian agriculture in Southeast Asian markets and is calling for submissions from interested stakeholders. [ + ]
Chadwicks to showcase sustainable lidding solutions at APPEX
Chadwicks is set to showcase its latest sustainable lidding solutions at APPEX in Melbourne from 12–15 March. [ + ]
Result Group expands Sustainability Corner at APPEX 2024
Result Group has announced the inclusion of additional associations in the Sustainability Corner at APPEX 2024. [ + ]