Fortified bread flour regulations now mandated in NZ
15 August, 2023All non-organic wheat flour for breadmaking must now be fortified with B-vitamin folic acid in New Zealand, to protect babies from serious birth defects.
Australian wine industry "swimming" in oversupply
15 August, 2023In its most recent Wine Quarterly Q3 2023 report, Rabobank found that Australia's wine industry could be facing several years of oversupply.
USDA salmonella safety proposal backed by food safety activists
15 August, 2023In April, the USDA released a proposed determination to declare salmonella an adulterant in breaded stuffed raw chicken products, which has now been backed by CSPI.
BOGE compressors acquires INMATEC GaseTechnologie
14 August, 2023 | Supplied by: Boge Compressors (Australia) Pty LtdBOGE, a compressed air specialist, has taken over INMATEC GaseTechnologie, a manufacturer of nitrogen and oxygen generators.
Pacific Automation partners with BERNSTEIN for switches and safety
14 August, 2023 | Supplied by: Pacific AutomationPacific Automation has announced a new Australian partnership with German manufacturer BERNSTEIN.
$20m funding to boost innovation in food and beverage sector
10 August, 2023Food and beverage manufacturers are being encouraged to apply for a share of the $20m in second round funding through Australia's Food and Beverage Accelerator (FaBA).
A look inside Anuga FoodTec 2024
10 August, 2023 | Supplied by: Koelnmesse GmbHIn a changing food production environment, the industry must place its focus on efficient production processes and sustainability to remain competitive.
Ferrero Australia wins sustainability award
07 August, 2023For a third consecutive year, Ferrero Australia has received the Gold Partner Award in recognition of its dedication to environmental sustainability.
AU$3bn Suntory Oceania launched in the ANZ market
04 August, 2023Spirits business Beam Suntory and non-alcoholic drinks business Frucor Suntory have joined forces to create Suntory Oceania, an AU$3bn group for the Australia and New Zealand market.
Americold buys temperature-controlled facility in Qld
04 August, 2023 | Supplied by: AmericoldAmericold Realty Trust, Inc. has announced the acquisition of a temperature-controlled storage facility in Ormeau, Queensland, Australia.
Tightened rules for New Zealand food importers
03 August, 2023All New Zealand food importers must now follow strengthened requirements that have come into effect, in a change aimed at making imported food safer.
Aussie frozen berry manufacturer wins award
02 August, 2023Aussie innovators Stuart and Allison McGruddy have received an award for My Berries, a company which freezes and freeze-dries surplus fruit.
A snapshot into Fine Food Australia 2023
02 August, 2023The 2023 major sponsors of Fine Food Australia, MILKLAB, Mayers and Square Australia, will be showcasing interactive innovations and technology to visitors.
Pregnancy warning now mandatory on alcoholic beverages in NZ
01 August, 2023As of 1 August, packaged alcoholic drinks sold in New Zealand will now need to carry labels warning that alcohol can cause harm to unborn babies.
Nina Downer wins 2023 Central Otago Young Viticulturist of the Year
31 July, 2023Congratulations to Nina Downer, Vineyard Supervisor at Felton Road, who became the Central Otago Young Viticulturist of the Year 2023.