Industry News
Aussie study of trans fats in packaged food products
An analysis by The George Institute for Global Health found that thousands of packaged food products on Australian supermarket shelves may still contain industrial trans fats (iTFAs). [ + ]
High-protein concepts on show in Paris
Arla Foods Ingredients is showing five new high-protein concepts at Fi Europe next month. [ + ]
Australian Government support for fresh produce suppliers of supermarkets
Applications open next month for a $2m grants program, which is designed to help smaller suppliers of fresh produce get a better deal when selling to supermarkets. [ + ]
Best 'young red' awarded to a windswept vineyard in Tassie
The 2025 Melbourne Royal Wine Awards have been announced, with Meadowbank Wines scooping up two trophies for its 2024 Pinot Noir. [ + ]
Roma Foods celebrates over 70 years of Australian manufacturing
Producing over 20 million serves of pasta each year, Australian-owned and family-run Roma Foods takes time out to reflect on more than seven decades in operation. [ + ]
CCEP's reverse vending machine rollout
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners' first RVM has opened in Moorabbin, with others planned across Australia to help boost recycling points for beverage container recycling. [ + ]
$300m production facility for frozen chips being built in Vic
An international food manufacturer plans to establish its first Australian 24 h production facility in the Wimmera region, for making frozen fries from Aussie produce. [ + ]
Barry Callebaut and Planet A Foods partner to progress sustainable chocolate
Chocolate manufacturer Barry Callebaut is partnering with food-tech innovator Planet A Foods to help scale the production of alternative chocolate options. [ + ]
Company fined $300K after worker injured in a chilled meat storage area
The company was fined in the District Court of NSW as a result of a prosecution by SafeWork NSW. [ + ]
FSANZ's annual report defined by safety & scientific progress
During 2024–25, Food Standards Australia New Zealand supported 87 food recalls, 10 food safety issues, and also approved the first cell-cultured food. [ + ]
2025 Australian International Olive Awards held in Adelaide
Winners of the Australian Olive Association's annual international olive product awards were announced in Adelaide on 30 October. [ + ]
Smarter 'natural' packaging for food of the future
From food waste sugars into natural plastic films, researchers at Monash University are creating smarter bioplastics for single-use temperature-sensitive packaging applications. [ + ]
Developing a policy for pre-packaged food sold online in Australia and NZ
Food Ministers have agreed for the Food Regulation Standing Committee to seek feedback on developing a policy guideline on information requirements for pre-packaged food sold online. [ + ]
Complete snack and confectionery line on show
TNA Solutions will spotlight complete snack and confectionery line solutions at Gulfood Manufacturing 2025 from 4–6 November in Dubai, UAE. [ + ]
$340,000 safety spend after fruit packing injury
A fruit packing company has pledged to spend $340,000 to improve health and safety outcomes after a worker's hand was injured in a conveyor belt. [ + ]
