Industry News
USA to import New Zealand infant formula
The US FDA has announced that NZ-made formula will be imported to help with product shortages. [ + ]
Pacific nations meet to discuss food safety
Representatives from Vanuatu, New Zealand and Fiji met in Australia to discuss the Codex Alimentarius. [ + ]
Endress+Hauser opens new building at Swiss campus
The new building will be home to the product centre for flow measuring technology, as well as digital communication and automation. [ + ]
Methane-busting cow feed supplement now available
A feed additive that can vastly reduce the methane emissions of cattle has been made commercially available in Australia. [ + ]
Four projects to drive demand for red meat
The industry body for meat and livestock in Australia, MLA, has provided information about the global projects it will be concentrating on this financial year. [ + ]
Nestlé to acquire supplements and honey brands in NZ
Nestlé Health Science has agreed to acquire Auckland-based company The Better Health Company, which includes its nutrition supplements and Manuka honey brands. [ + ]
Barry Callebaut suspends production at chocolate factory in Belgium
The chocolate production at Barry Callebaut's facility in Wieze, Belgium, has been suspended after a salmonella-positive production lot was detected. [ + ]
GDT acquisition completed
The dairy commodities platform has been acquired by Fonterra, New Zealand's Exchange and the European Energy Exchange. [ + ]
New wholesale distribution centre announced for Victoria
Metcash has signed an agreement with the Goodman Group to construct and lease a distribution centre in Truganina. [ + ]
Tony Battaglene to depart Australian Grape & Wine as CEO
After more than 20 years at the wine industry body, the executive will be departing his position. [ + ]
Report: Food export restrictions don't prevent shortages
A report from ABARES suggests that food export restrictions can actually hinder access to food, instead of boosting the local supply. [ + ]
Researchers search for allergens in edible insect protein
James Cook University and National Measurement Institute researchers are looking for allergens in edible insects so that consumers can be adequately protected. [ + ]
Dangerous bee pest detected in Port of Newcastle
After Varroa mites were detected in NSW, a biosecurity zone was set up and beekeepers are being urged to be on the lookout for the pest. [ + ]
Asahi opens upgraded Qld factory
The Asahi facility in Wulkuraka has had a $55m makeover and now has capacity to produce 300 million litres of non-alcoholic beverages a year. [ + ]
Sealord partners with Infor in software deal
Sealord has entered into a partnership with Infor, which will be providing software to the seafood processor. [ + ]