Industry News
Charles Sturt scientist contributes to UN food safety panel
The parasitology and food safety scientist contributed to the UN expert panel working on foodborne parasites, which cause around 30% of foodborne illnesses worldwide. [ + ]
Mini fermentation monitoring solution for big and small wineries
To create an intelligent ferment monitoring system that meets the requirements of both big and small winery operations, ifm has developed a mini ferment monitoring system. [ + ]
$10m worth of electrification grants for food and beverage industry in Vic
The government grants are designed to help the Victorian food and beverage sector move away from gas and upgrade to efficient electric alternatives. [ + ]
AFGC appoints new Chair — Bernie Brookes AM
The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) has appointed Bernie Brookes AM as Chair of its Board, effective immediately. [ + ]
NZ food safety leader wins prestigous award
With over 40 years of dedication to the food safety sector, Professor Phil Bremer has won this year's Significant Contribution to Food Safety Award at the NZIFST Awards. [ + ]
In the pink: plant science creates colour for farmed salmon
Meeting the demand for natural alternatives to synthetic additives, a joint US/UK research team has engineered a red antioxidant from an oilseed crop for use in food manufacturing applications. [ + ]
Allied Pinnacle appoints its first Head of Sustainability
From grain to table, Allied Pinnacle's first Head of Sustainability aims to incorporate sustainability across the entire flour and bakery manufacturing business. [ + ]
PepsiCo appoints Alexia Horley as CEO for ANZ Foods
Today, PepsiCo has announced the appointment of Alexia Horley to the role of CEO for Australia and New Zealand Foods, effective 21 July 2025. [ + ]
Dairy technology moves beyond concept into milk supplements
Dairy products made using precision fermentation are a step closer with Australia’s Food and Beverage Accelerator transferring new technology to an industry partner. [ + ]
Global dairy commodity prices rise but face growing supply
Global dairy commodity prices have continued to climb in recent months, but 'downside' risks are expected to emerge in the second half of the year. [ + ]
Revenue rise for Australian food and beverage makers: report
The Australian food and beverage sectors have seen significant revenue upticks over the past financial years, punctuated by strong sales to start 2025, according to the Unleashed Manufacturing Health Index. [ + ]
AOL calls for the 'deregulation' of GM foods to be rejected
Australian Organic Limited warns against FSANZ's Proposal P1055, saying it would strip the consumer's right to know whether a food is GM or gene-edited. [ + ]
Victorian creamery doubles capacity with facility expansion
Goulburn Valley Creamery's production capacity has more than doubled to 100 million litres of milk per year, thanks to a $10m investment to expand the company's facility. [ + ]
FSANZ approves updated GM food definitions
The definitions have been modernised to address advances in gene technologies while maintaining strong food safety protections. [ + ]
Cell-cultured quail: coming to a plate near you
After two rounds of public consultation, FSANZ has found that cell-cultured quail is safe for human consumption. [ + ]
