Industry News
Trade deals with India and the UK pass parliament
Australian exporters will soon be able to reap the opportunities and benefits as a result of free trade agreements with India and the UK. [ + ]
Nespresso unveils paper-based coffee capsules
After three years of research and development, Nespresso has unveiled a range of paper-based, home-compostable coffee capsules. [ + ]
Australian Prosecco producers fight for naming right
The right to use the name "Prosecco" on Australian bottles is under threat as the EU seeks to use the Australia–EU FTA as a vehicle to ban it. [ + ]
Pepsi to trial renewable electricity system
PepsiCo recently announced plans to phase out the use of natural gas and adopt a renewable electricity system in its Netherlands factory. [ + ]
Survey of antimicrobial resistance in the food supply
FSANZ commenced national surveillance of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria in selected retail foods in September 2022, which will continue until mid-2023. [ + ]
McCain Foods introduces Regen Fries
Prepared potato product maker McCain Foods is making fries using potatoes from regenerative farming. [ + ]
Tetra Pak announces collaboration with food tech incubator
Tetra Pak has announced a collaboration with Fresh Start, a food tech incubator that provides technological solutions to challenges facing global food systems. [ + ]
A decade of grains market innovation and success
Agriculture and Food Minister Alannah MacTiernan applauded the work of AEGIC to build market share for Australian grains as it celebrates its 10th anniversary. [ + ]
Boosted Health Star Ratings now in force
The upgraded Health Star Rating system, which is tougher on sugar and salt, is now in force for food manufacturers. [ + ]
CHEP wins fifth consecutive APCO award
At the 2022 APCO awards, CHEP Australia was announced as the winner of the Logistics and Warehousing Industry Sector Award. [ + ]
Gut bacteria discovery in infants
Nestlé scientists have discovered a gut bacteria prevalent in the transition from infancy to early childhood that could help with the development of future products. [ + ]
Popcorn: a microbiome-boosting superfood in disguise
A University of Nebraska-Lincoln research team has bred new varieties of popcorn to outperform other kernels in nutritional value and taste. [ + ]
AIP to participate in National Food Waste Summit
The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) will be participating in the second National Food Waste Summit in Brisbane on 23–24 November 2022. [ + ]
Kiwi startup rescues bread waste for baking mixes
One of the largest sources of food waste in New Zealand is being given a second life thanks to Kiwi startup Rescued and its range of upcycled products. [ + ]
'Popcorn of fruit' innovators' business named #eatqld champion
My Berries has been named an #eatqld champion and won another award for its innovative approach to turning surplus fruit into frozen and freeze-dried snacks. [ + ]
