Industry News
FSANZ calls for comments on GM sourced pectinase
Applications for two different enzymes that break down pectin and are produced by genetically modified fungi are seeking approval for use in food manufacturing. [ + ]
NZ liquor importers fined for improperly labelled bottles
An Auckland liquor importing company has been fined for attempting to sell product without legitimate bottle labels and avoiding consumer protection rules. [ + ]
Queensland researchers search for ingredients in sugarcane
QUT researchers will work with Change Foods to find innovative ways to use sugarcane bagasse to produce new food products. [ + ]
Norco and Woolworths announce cream partnership
The dairy co-op will be providing thousands of litres of cream to supermarkets on the country's eastern coast to help dairies impacted by the recent floods. [ + ]
How can a smartphone detect gluten in food?
The system is a colour test in which the change of colour — in this case, turning red — indicates the presence of gluten in the food. [ + ]
Oat products may be coeliac-friendly, scientists say
Oats and products with oats in them may not be as bad for sufferers of coeliac disease and gluten intolerance as previously thought, new research suggests. [ + ]
Boosting safety for a macadamia processor
Pasteurisation technology has been instituted to successfully decontaminate over 30 tonnes of macadamia kernels. [ + ]
AUSPACK transitions to APPEX
AUSPACK is changing its name and broadening its reach to become APPEX in 2024. [ + ]
Goulburn Valley unveils packaging rebrand
SPC has given the preserved fruit range a new look, with updated designs and a modernised logo featured across its packaging. [ + ]
Scientists recommend bioactives in dietary guidelines
Food scientists have recommended that bioactives be included in dietary guidelines as a means of promoting good health. [ + ]
Champagne industry to uncork big growth in next decade
Changing market conditions could cause the champagne industry to increase its value by around 50% by 2032. [ + ]
Victorian lamb showcased to international chefs
The Lambassador program is seeing chefs welcomed into Australia to learn about Victoria's lamb industry and boost the popularity of the meat. [ + ]
UQ receives funds to boost innovation in food and beverage
The University of Queensland has secured federal government commercial research funding to help it boost growth and innovation in the food and beverage sector. [ + ]
Arnott's launches new gluten-free products
Additional biscuit varieties have been added to the Arnott's gluten-free range, giving consumers a wider variety of products to choose from. [ + ]
Researchers work to understand virus-prone garlic
Queensland researchers are trying to understand how garlic can be infected with viruses but not display obviously negative outcomes. [ + ]
