Industry News
Scallop research to support the WA seafood industry
A shellfish research facility at Hillarys in WA has been upgraded to allow for an expansion of the research into new species such as scallops. [ + ]
a2 Milk receives approval to supply infant formula to USA
New Zealand's The a2 Milk Company has advised that it has received FDA approval to supply its infant milk formula into the US. [ + ]
$1.3 million program to grow the next-gen agriculture workforce
Charles Sturt has partnered with the Anthony Costa Foundation, goFARM Australia and Australian Farming Services to offer more than $1.3 million in scholarships to students from a First Nations or low socioeconomic background. [ + ]
On trend: the rise of protein alternatives
Demand for protein alternatives has intensified and it looks like the trend is here to stay, according to GlobalData. [ + ]
Queensland Agricultural Awards recognise young producers
The annual Queensland Agriculture Awards have been announced at the TropAg conference in Brisbane, with young emerging leaders recognised for their positive impacts. [ + ]
Glass and manufacturing facility being built in Qld
A $500 million facility being built by Visy on the Gold Coast will help the state's beverage makers source a local supply of recycled glass content packaging. [ + ]
NZ initiative to reduce food waste across supply chain
NZ food businesses have been invited to join the Kai Commitment project, which is designed to reduce food waste across NZ's food supply chain. [ + ]
Norco wins excellence award
Dairy co-operative wins Excellence in Large Business Award at 2022 Northern Rivers Business Awards. [ + ]
Food price inflation reaches 9%
As expected, the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data from the ABS showed strong prices across all food grocery products, and more rises are likely to come. [ + ]
Philadelphia cream cheese celebrates 50th milestone in SA
Philadelphia cream cheese maker celebrates 50 years of manufacturing in South Australia. [ + ]
Bega Cheese CEO resigns
Bega Cheese has announced that Paul van Heerwaarden has decided that he will step down as Chief Executive Officer in the coming months. [ + ]
Barry Callebaut introduces its second generation of chocolate
Barry Callebaut has redesigned how chocolate is made — from farming, fermentation and roasting, it is putting 'cocoa first and sugar last'. [ + ]
New Zealand wine export value hits all-time high
According to the New Zealand Winegrowers Annual Report for 2022, the value of New Zealand wine in international markets is stronger than ever. [ + ]
Education initiative to help SMEs switch to sustainable packaging
An industry education initiative has been launched to help small businesses make the switch to sustainable packaging and adopt the Australasian Recycling Label. [ + ]
Can taller food improve flavour?
The growing height of foods might leave us open-mouthed, but some research has shown the tall trend could come with unexpected taste benefits. [ + ]
