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Fortified bread flour regulations now mandated in NZ

15 August, 2023

All 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, 2023

In 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, 2023

In 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 Ltd

BOGE, 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 Automation

Pacific Automation has announced a new Australian partnership with German manufacturer BERNSTEIN.


$20m funding to boost innovation in food and beverage sector

10 August, 2023

Food 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 GmbH

In 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, 2023

For 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, 2023

Spirits 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: Americold

Americold 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, 2023

All 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, 2023

Aussie 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, 2023

The 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, 2023

As 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, 2023

Congratulations to Nina Downer, Vineyard Supervisor at Felton Road, who became the Central Otago Young Viticulturist of the Year 2023.


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