Industry News
Large-scale solar for Cargill's oilseed processing plant in NSW
The Australian oilseed processor has launched the 2.58 MW onsite solar array at its Newcastle Crush Plant to support a more sustainable food supply chain. [ + ]
foodpro 2026 now open for registrations
Returning to Melbourne with over 400 suppliers exhibiting food and beverage processing equipment and more, foodpro is now open for registrations. [ + ]
Wine sectors warns of demand crisis, calling for govt investment
Australian Grape & Wine calls for federal government to invest in preventative measures to help address oversupply and rebuild demand in the wine sector. [ + ]
Industry Code of Practice for plant-based food labelling
After a number of research studies, the Australian Government plans to strengthen plant-based labelling guidelines by developing an Industry Code of Practice. [ + ]
Afnor acquires HACCP Australia and HACCP International
French standards and certification body Afnor has announced the acquisition of the HACCP Group of food safety and certification companies based in Australia. [ + ]
Packserv expands into the US with its packaging machinery
Packserv's Australian-made packaging machinery is now available in the United States thanks to a new alliance with FP Developments. [ + ]
Food-grade upscaling line for 'new food' developments
GEA is building a food-grade pilot line in Europe for precision and biomass fermentation, designed to help startups commercialise their new food developments. [ + ]
Genetically modified purple tomato approved in Australia
The genetically modified Purple Bliss tomatoes have now received regulatory approvals in Australia, so will soon be available for consumers. [ + ]
Heat and Control brings coffee and tea processing solutions to MICE 2026
Heat and Control will showcase its latest coffee and tea processing, packaging and inspection solutions at the Melbourne International Coffee Exhibition (MICE) 2026. [ + ]
Call for comment on a new source of 2′-FL in infant formula products
FSANZ is calling for comments on an application to permit 2′-fucosyllactose produced from a new GM source organism for use in infant formula products. [ + ]
Infant formula recalled due to potential toxin contamination
Due to the potential presence of the toxin cereulide, there has been a precautionary recall of some specific batches of infant formula in Australia. [ + ]
SA Wine Recovery Program extended until 2027
The federal and South Australian Governments have announced the extension of the SA Wine Recovery Program until 2027. [ + ]
AI-based hyperspectral camera to enable more food applications
A team of experts is developing a compact hyperspectral camera that uses AI to perform complex analyses that could, for example, identify defects in food in real time. [ + ]
Funky Food wants your imperfect surplus of fresh produce
The produce-rescue business wants to connect with farmers across Qld and northern NSW who have imperfect surplus of edible fresh produce. [ + ]
Celebrating 85th anniversary of CRYOVAC food packaging
Sealed Air Corporation is marking this milestone anniversary with a year-long celebration that reflects on the legacy of the CRYOVAC brand food packaging. [ + ]
