Industry News
Fonterra announces Mainland Group leadership change
Fonterra announced that René Dedoncker has resigned, but is planning to lead Mainland Group through the divestment to Lactalis ownership. [ + ]
Barry Callebaut opens chocolate innovation centre in Singapore
The Callebaut Global Innovation Center is helping to advance the future of chocolate and cocoa using AI and advanced innovation. [ + ]
Natto your average Japanese superfood
Scientists are analysing the supersulfide content of Natto, a Japanese food made from soybeans fermented with the Bacillus subtilis var. natto microorganism. [ + ]
Suntory Oceania appoints new CMO
Bríd Drohan-Stewart will join Suntory Oceania in April as its chief marketing officer of non-alcoholic brands such as Suntory BOSS CoAee. [ + ]
Antimicrobial resistance in Aussie raw retail meats remains low, FSANZ survey finds
FSANZ has released its findings from a national survey of antimicrobial resistance in more than 4000 samples of raw retail meats. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
