Industry News
Foodmach joins the fight against COVID-19
Foodmach has been recruited to build equipment that will enable an Australian manufacturer of surgical masks to increase production by 2500%. [ + ]
No shortage of Easter eggs this year
The Ai Group's Confectionery sector has reassured consumers that despite reports of Easter egg hoarding, there will be no shortage of Easter eggs and chocolates. [ + ]
SA packaging company to make 145 million masks
Packaging manufacturer Detmold Group will make millions of respirator and surgical masks to help the state's health workers battle COVID-19. [ + ]
Cold-brew vs hot-brew coffee: what's the difference?
Researchers have studied the health benefits of hot- and cold-brew coffee, and how they can change depending on the roast and temperature of the brew. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
