Industry News
Trials begin for "golden goose" of salt-tolerant wheat
A new strain of salt-tolerant bread wheat with genes that can be traced back to wild relatives will begin field trials in Australia this year. [ + ]
NZCS implements strategic response plan amidst COVID-19 restrictions
In response to COVID-19 restrictions, a NZ seafood distributor has implemented a strategic response plan to maintain staff safety and ease of dispatch. [ + ]
FMI study predicts steady rise for ready-to-drink shake market
Future Market Insights has predicted that the ready-to-drink shake market could be worth AU$26 billion by 2028, driven by health-conscious consumers. [ + ]
Global food processing machinery market analysis
Global demand for food processing machinery is predicted to increase 5.2% annually, driven by rising food and beverage manufacturing activity. [ + ]
Tetra Laval Group donates €10m for COVID-19 relief efforts
The Tetra Laval Group will donate €10 million (AU$18 million) to various voluntary organisations, to support the global response to COVID-19. [ + ]
Safe practice register set up for NZ's agrifood businesses
In response to COVID-19, New Zealand's Ministry for Primary Industries has set up a register for safe practice for essential businesses in the primary sector. [ + ]
Cherry flavour research
By examining cherry-flavoured drinks, researchers have found that flavouring containing benzaldehyde can develop harmful benzene when exposed to light. [ + ]
Call for regulation on interactive product labels
Interactive food labels need stronger regulations, according to a study by University of Exeter. [ + ]
Nestlé donates $2m worth of food to vulnerable Aussies
To help Aussies impacted by COVID-19, Nestlé Australia, in collaboration with Foodbank Australia, will donate $2 million worth of food products. [ + ]
Reducing foodborne Campylobacter by 20% by 2025 in NZ
New Zealand Food Safety has set a new goal to work with industry to reduce foodborne Campylobacter by 20% by 2025. [ + ]
Advances in sea cucumber aquaculture
Researchers in Norway are investigating commercial farming practices for sea cucumbers. [ + ]
DrinkWise urges responsible drinking during isolation
As the COVID-19 pandemic escalates, DrinkWise has released a warning about the dangers of excessive drinking while in isolation. [ + ]
Brewery takes bars online amidst COVID-19 pandemic
UK brewery BrewDog will launch its Online Bar on Friday, 27 March, providing an opportunity for customers to connect and help prevent the spread of COVID-19. [ + ]
Qld closes border but bananas allowed through
Freight trucks are exempt from the latest border control measures introduced by the Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk. [ + ]
How can manufacturers help with the COVID-19 response?
The Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre has launched a portal for Australian manufacturers to register their support for the national response to coronavirus. [ + ]
