Industry News
King Intl. to produce local textured vegetable protein
Using Queensland-grown soybeans, King will be making soy meat for wholesale customers. [ + ]
EXBERRY to demonstrate at drinktec 2022
GNT will be showing off its EXBERRY portfolio of natural food colours at drinktec, an exhibition dedicated to beverage products and technologies. [ + ]
Azelis signs agreement with KMC for NZ distribution
The chemicals and food ingredients manufacturer will be using KMC's potato-based products as part of its New Zealand operations. [ + ]
Sugarcane prebiotic made available in supply agreement
Tismor will soon make the Kfibre ingredient available to its customers after it signed an agreement with the prebiotic's producer. [ + ]
Australia's best pie to be crowned at Fine Food Australia
The country's best pies and sausage rolls will be recognised as part of the Great Aussie Pie Competition. [ + ]
Foodtech Packtech delayed until 2023
The New Zealand food processing and packaging event has been pushed back to September 2023 following a court ruling regarding the intended location at the Auckland Showgrounds. [ + ]
Researchers discover biocatalysis-boosting polymers
Biocatalysis uses enzymes, cells or microbes to catalyse chemical reactions, and is used in the food industry to make products that are not accessible by chemical synthesis. [ + ]
Fonterra to close Brightwater milk powder plant
The plant will be closed in April 2023, with its operations being moved to a site near Christchurch. [ + ]
Economic plan: time to invest and build self-reliance in Australia
With high inflation and a global slowdown, the AFGC has welcomed the Albanese government's commitment to building the resilience of Australian manufacturing. [ + ]
Feedback being taken for food regulation modernisation
Consultation is currently open for parties to submit feedback about a far-ranging modernisation of the food regulation system in Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
Woolies to embrace recycled plastics for its packaging
Woolworths and Pact have formed a partnership to introduce recycled plastics across the supermarket's own brand range. [ + ]
FSANZ calls for comment on infant formula trio
Australia and New Zealand's food standards organisation needs feedback about a combination of three oligosaccharides for baby milk. [ + ]
Pink and white strawberries to hit store shelves
The two new varieties of strawberries, with an intense flavour and intriguing appearance, will be fast-tracked to consumers and growers. [ + ]
Biotechnology extends the life of cassava
CassVita has developed technology that could extend the shelf life of cassava from three days to 18 months. [ + ]
Green with envy: supply of Australian avocados skyrockets
There is an overabundance of avocados in the country thanks to rising production capacity thus consumption and exports need to go up, according to a new report. [ + ]
