Industry News
Singapore samples carbon-neutral Aussie beef and beer
Singapore's business leaders sampled sustainably produced beef, beer and pork from Queensland, showcasing the innovation of the state's agribusinesses. [ + ]
MSG instead of salt, study reveals how it could benefit
A US study has revealed that a shift towards using glutamates as a replacement for some salt in certain processed food could reduce sodium dietary intake by up to 8%. [ + ]
Agricultural industry event, evokeAG. 2020, releases program
The program for evokeAG. 2020 has been released, featuring sessions about producer-led innovation, investing in agtech and traceability in the supply chain. [ + ]
Aussie seafood innovators scoop prizes at Fish 2.0
The Fish 2.0 Global Innovators Forum provides access to focused investors for attendees looking to improve the global seafood industry with innovative solutions. [ + ]
Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group appoints Deputy Chairman
Australian Dairy Nationals Group has appointed a Non-Executive Director and Deputy Chairman, who brings a wealth of management experience to the company. [ + ]
Meat alongside plant-based food, both on trend in 2020
Despite the buzz about plant-based foods, meat is still not off the table according to a report by New Nutrition, which has identified reinvented meat as a growth category. [ + ]
Calls for transparency in labelling after fish fraud investigation
An investigation has revealed that fish are often mislabelled, leading to calls for mandatory labelling laws for Australia's seafood industry. [ + ]
Does your meal kit meet dietary guidelines?
A University of Sydney study has found that many popular meal kits meet the recommended serving of vegetables but struggle to meet all dietary guidelines. [ + ]
144 workplace fatalities in 2018, 13 in manufacturing
There were 144 workplace fatalities in 2018; of them 13 were in the manufacturing industry sector, according to the latest statistics released by Safe Work Australia. [ + ]
Roast pork with crackling — a winner for convenience
A Riverina-based meat producer has been recognised by the Australian Food Awards for its ready-to-eat roast pork with crunchy crackle. [ + ]
Food giants collaborate to develop forest monitoring system
Mondelēz, Nestlé and Unilever are among a number of food companies collaborating on a new scheme to improve deforestation transparency. [ + ]
Dairy company fined NZ$483K for Listeria cover-up
The dairy company behind The Collective brand and its former directors have been fined NZ$483K for withholding positive Listeria results. [ + ]
Impacts of GMO labels on fresh produce demand
As the US prepares for its new GMO food labelling laws, research shows that the labels have a halo effect on unlabelled fresh produce. [ + ]
Singapore to ban ads for sugary drinks
Singapore will introduce mandatory colour-coded nutrition labels and ban advertising for sugar-sweetened beverages, in a major step in the war on sugar. [ + ]
Healthier diets are reportedly better for the environment
Researchers have linked the health impacts of food to their overall environmental impact, revealing that healthier diets are better for the environment. [ + ]
