Industry News
FSANZ calls for comment on enzyme processing aids
Food Standards Australia New Zealand has called for comment on three applications to allow enzyme processing aids from genetically modified microbial sources. [ + ]
FSANZ calls for comment on proposed amendments
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is seeking comment on a proposal to make minor amendments to the Food Standards Australia New Zealand code. [ + ]
AFGC calls on government to protect food makers from EU FTA demands
A controversial EU free trade agreement has placed Australian food manufacturers under threat as it moves to ban the use of common food names on products. [ + ]
Novel food colouring company closes US$6.4 million seed round
Ingredient biotech startup Michroma will use the funds to help with the commercialisation of its fungal food colourants platform. [ + ]
Keeping honey flowing in Qld using biosecurity zone
A biosecurity zone has been established in Queensland to protect the beekeeping industry from the threat of varroa mite. [ + ]
Shellac-based coating for sustainable packaging
Researchers have developed a shellac-based coating that may improve the gas barrier properties of a sustainably sourced packaging material. [ + ]
A rundown of the Future Proteins conference
Over 240 visitors from around the world recently convened at MULTIVAC headquarters to participate in the Future Proteins conference. [ + ]
The Sidel Group acquires Makro labelling
The Sidel Group has acquired Makro labelling to expand its offering in labelling technologies and broaden its reach in key market segments. [ + ]
New test detects deadly fish virus that threatens barramundi
A third variant of the ISKN virus, which is causing fish deaths in barramundi farms in Southeast Asia, can now be identified in a new test developed by scientists. [ + ]
Could eating seaweed help the planet?
A University of Queensland-led study shows that seaweed could provide a possible solution for food security, biodiversity loss and climate change challenges. [ + ]
JBS Australia to reopen lamb and goat processing facility
JBS Australia invests around $20 million to reopen its lamb, mutton and goat processing facility in Cobram, Victoria, to meet the growing demand for the products. [ + ]
Edible packaging: alternative film for frozen fish
The SeaFilm food packaging project in the EU is developing an edible substitute for single-use plastic film for frozen fish. [ + ]
2023 food trends: flavours that tell a story
Kerry has predicted that food and beverage innovation in 2023 will be inspired by heirloom recipes across generations of tradition globally. [ + ]
AIP to host webinar for small to medium-sized enterprises
The AIP has partnered on a campaign to empower small to medium-sized enterprises to start using the Australasian Recycling Label on their packaging. [ + ]
Taking a look at interpack 2023
This year at interpack there will be a focus on sustainability, processing and packaging technology designed to develop production processes that are less resource-intensive. [ + ]
