Industry News
Allied Pinnacle awarded for its sustainable wheat flour progress
The Australian bakery and flour manufacturer's efforts to reduce the carbon impact of its wheat flour supply chain was recognised by The Arnott's Group. [ + ]
International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste
AIP is recognising International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste on 29 September 2026, which is coordinated by the Food and Agriculture Organisation. [ + ]
Refining research helps optimise flavours of edible oils
A research team has identified the odour-active compounds responsible for the soapy and metallic off-flavours when cold-pressed oil undergoes alkali refining. [ + ]
Flavour research: AI tool to detect bitterness in peptides
A research team in Germany has developed an AI-based method to predict the bitterness of peptides, which could help to control taste in fermented and protein food development. [ + ]
Seedlab Australia program provides value for FMCG businesses
Getting onto supermarket shelves is only part of the challenge for a small food startup; the program helps with education, mentoring and retail guidance. [ + ]
Japan–Australia Food Security Talks
The inaugural talks held this month were designed to help strengthen food security and export opportunities between the two regions. [ + ]
Champion pasta maker from the NSW South Coast
Premium dried pasta doesn't just come from Italy; Duro's Gigli has been named Champion Dried Pasta at the Sydney Royal Fine Food Show for the second year running. [ + ]
$109m funding for South Australia's wine industry
The SA Government has announced $109 million in funding to help the state's $2.4bn wine industry transition through challenging times. [ + ]
Sustainability framework for rendering industry
The Australian Renderers Association (ARA) launched its first Sustainability Framework, reflecting the industry's benefits and importance on global supply chains. [ + ]
APPEX 2027 is now open for registrations
APPEX 2027 registrations open for Australia's Processing and Packaging Expo, which is returning to the MCEC from 16–19 March 2026. [ + ]
Facing the manufacturing workforce challenges of the future
Skills shortages persist as manufacturing workforce demand is expected to grow over 12% by 2035, according to the National Manufacturing Workforce Plan 2026. [ + ]
NewCold's $200m expansion of cold storage facility in Vic
As frozen food demand grows across Australia, NewCold has expanded its cold storage facility at Truganina in Melbourne with an additional 80,000 pallet positions. [ + ]
Funding to help expand global demand for Victorian dairy
The Victorian Government has partnered with Dairy Australia on a program designed to help local dairy businesses strengthen trade across China, Japan and SE Asia. [ + ]
Transforming waste into UV-blocking food packaging
Researchers in Japan have developed a sustainable strategy to upcycle microplastic waste into carbon quantum dots for use in food packaging films for fruit preservation applications. [ + ]
Grants awarded to assist WA sheep producers and processors
The second round grants of the Australian Government's $40m supply chain capacity program have been awarded to enhance on-farm and processing infrastructure. [ + ]
