Industry News
Frying oil development that can reduce waste
The Enezol Company has produced fry oil that can be used twice as long, thus letting food processors reduce wastage. [ + ]
Modernising factories through automation
The upcoming Modern Manufacturing Expo, running this September, has dedicated a section for automation and digital elements in factories. [ + ]
AIP launches training for cold chain packaging
The Australian Institute of Packaging has teamed up with the Australian Food Cold Chain Council to teach about the role of packaging in the cold chain. [ + ]
Fine Food Australia speaker line-up announced
Speakers from across the food industry will be presenting at Fine Food Australia in Melbourne this September. [ + ]
Nuts less energy-dense than previously thought
Australian research has found nuts may provide up to 26% less kilojoules than previously thought, with potential implications for food labelling laws. [ + ]
Food and grocery industry thrives in spite of challenge
The Australian Food and Grocery Council's State of Industry report shows that the industry is continuing to do well in the face of international issues. [ + ]
Start-up develops marbled cell-cultivated pork loin
Novel Farms Inc has produced marbled pork loin from cell cultures. [ + ]
Cargill invests in food fingerprinting startup
The multinational food company invested in food fingerprinting company ProfilePrint during its Series A1 funding round. [ + ]
EU heading to the Fine Food Festival
Europe's food and beverages will be on display in Melbourne next month as it brings its 'More than Food, Great Stories to Share' campaign to Australia. [ + ]
National Biosecurity Strategy released
Announced by Federal Agriculture Minister Senator Murray Watt, the strategy is designed to bolster protections to deal with biosecurity threats. [ + ]
Americold expands into Tasmania
The company has acquired De Bruyn Cold Storage in Tasmania, increasing the temperature-controlled storage potential for its clients on the Apple Isle. [ + ]
Researchers develop 'apeeling' banana flour cookies
Researchers have used banana peel flour (BPF) to increase the level of nutrition in cookies without compromising their flavour. [ + ]
3D printing approach for alt proteins
A research team in Singapore has devised a systematic approach to incorporate alternative proteins into food inks that are used to create 3D printed foods. [ + ]
Demand for Australian meat strong in China
Rabobank analysts have said that Australian meat remains popular in China, despite changing market and consumption conditions. [ + ]
Give your feedback regarding a processing aid
FSANZ is sending out a call for comment about a processing aid made by a genetically modified form of Aspergillus niger. [ + ]
