Industry News
App puts food under the microscope
Together with a simple magnification device, the Spotcheck app from GoMicro is able to detect spoilage and ripeness of fresh produce with a high degree of accuracy. [ + ]
Australian exports' mighty presence in Singapore
Austrade has led the charge at Specialty & Fine Food Asia, demonstrating products from across the country. [ + ]
KHS will be demonstrating at drinktec
drinktec is returning after a five-year break, with worldwide exhibitors showcasing their beverage and liquid-food equipment. [ + ]
IDF sustainability outlook released
The IDF Dairy Sustainability Outlook is an encapsulation of the different ways that the dairy sector has been responding to the problems of sustainability. [ + ]
Swiss plant to use biomass for heat generation
Bühler will be working with Vyncke to reduce its carbon emissions by using by-products of product development for energy generation. [ + ]
Reducing inefficiency by tracking pallets
German researchers have developed technology to track pallets and crates, thus reducing logistical inefficiencies. [ + ]
COVID-like viruses can survive on meat in freezer
Viruses with a similar structure to SARS-CoV-2 can survive for up to 30 days on meat products in the freezer, according to new research. [ + ]
Oat milk producer receives $6m boost to build facility
New Zealand Functional Foods will use the NZ Government grant to help develop a dedicated facility with a capacity to produce 80 million litres of alt-milk a year. [ + ]
NZ appoints grocery sector commissioner
The commissioner's duties would help to boost competitive behaviour in the country's supermarket sector. [ + ]
Food colouring in recycled bottles
McCormick has worked with Berry to introduce 100% recycled plastic bottles for its food colouring range. [ + ]
Aus wine industry in Japan and S. Korea, report released
The report outlines the perception of Australian wine and its industry in the two countries with insights set to help to the industry reach these markets. [ + ]
NT scientists serve up native rice
Australian botanists are hard at work to develop commercial farming capability for native rice, outside of the crocodile-ridden waters where it is usually found. [ + ]
Oterra acquires Akay Group
The Danish natural colour supplier has bought Akay for an undisclosed amount, marking its fourth acquisition in 14 months. [ + ]
Juice producer recognised for upcycling work
FruitSmart has been awarded UFA certification for its work to produce upcycled food products and ingredients. [ + ]
USA to import New Zealand infant formula
The US FDA has announced that NZ-made formula will be imported to help with product shortages. [ + ]
