Industry News
Mushroom fermentation: next-generation food
MycoTechnology and IFF have entered a partnership to co-develop alternative proteins using mushroom technology for the European market. [ + ]
Applications open for 2023 PIDA Awards
Entries have opened for the 2023 Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design (PIDA) Awards, which are coordinated by the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP). [ + ]
Foodmach turning green with energy
Foodmach's manufacturing operations in Echuca, Victoria, are now being run on 100% GreenPower. [ + ]
Meat industry calls for changes to emissions policy in NZ
New Zealand's red meat processing sector is urging the government to make changes to its agricultural emissions pricing proposal. [ + ]
Plant-based 'vegurts' result of collaboration
CP Kelco and Chr. Hansen have collaborated to create shelf-stable, plant-based yoghurts (vegurts). [ + ]
Nestlé launches plant-based egg alternative
Launched in Latin America, Nestlé has developed a powdered, shelf-stable, plant-based protein blend to complement egg dishes. [ + ]
Report: US hungry for world's best beef
The US is likely to be looking for beef from global markets as its own domestic production declines, Rabobank says in a newly released report. [ + ]
Food ministers agree to modernise food regulation
At their latest meeting, food ministers from Australia and New Zealand endorsed details on how to modernise the Food Regulation System, and more... [ + ]
Coles expands its carbon-neutral beef range
The Coles carbon-neutral beef range of products is now available in NSW, South Australia and Tasmania. [ + ]
New Directors appointed to AUSVEG Board
Following a Board Meeting and Annual General Meeting held in Sydney on 24 November 2022, AUSVEG has welcomed the appointment of new Grower Directors. [ + ]
Webinar on single-use plastic bans
The AIP, in partnership with the NRA, is providing a free webinar on the single-use plastic bans across Australia and New Zealand on 6 December. [ + ]
Major supermarkets to create Soft Plastics Taskforce
Major supermarket retailers will form part of a Soft Plastics Taskforce to explore solutions to address the immediate effects of REDcycle suspending its program. [ + ]
Mars Wrigley Australia to switch to paper-based wrappers
Mars is shifting to paper-based packaging for all its Australian-made chocolate bars, including Mars Bar, Snickers and Milky Way brands, as of April 2023. [ + ]
thinkfood LIVE: new food industry event for 2023
A new industry event, called thinkfood LIVE, is being planned for the food and beverage NPD space in 2023. [ + ]
Industry calls for supply chain plan as food prices set to rise
Long-term supply chain issues are set to put further pressure on food prices if action isn't urgently taken, according to the National Food Supply Chain Alliance. [ + ]
