Industry News
Vow Group seeks approval for cultured quail
Vow Group has been congratulated by the Alternative Proteins Council on its application to Food Standards Australia New Zealand to approve cultured quail. [ + ]
Bland strawberries? Pesticides may be to blame
According to a study in ACS's Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, certain pesticides may be responsible for subdued flavour and sweetness in berries. [ + ]
Food tech precinct connecting university to the industry
The Food Innovation Precinct of Western Australia was launched during the Shire of Murray launch event. [ + ]
Fonterra revises its FY23 Farmgate Milk Price and collection forecasts
The reduced and narrowed forecast range reflects softened demand at a time of balanced supply but the outlook for dairy is still positive, according to the Fonterra CEO. [ + ]
National WHS strategy announced
A 10-year national strategy to reduce workplace fatalities, injuries and illnesses in Australia has been agreed on by all Australian governments and released. [ + ]
Modern Manufacturing Expo returns in Sydney
Connectivity and artificial intelligence will be the focus of the 2023 Modern Manufacturing Expo being held in Sydney from 20–21 September. [ + ]
Antioxidants discovered in beef, chicken and pork
Imidazole dipeptides are substances produced in the bodies of various animals and humans, thought to relieve fatigue and prevent disease. [ + ]
Fierce debate in the taco world — science video
There's a fierce debate in the world of corn tortillas — is it okay to make them from pre-made corn flour or should they be made from dried corn kernels? [ + ]
Caspak launches lidding film for mono layer semirigid trays
The packaging manufacturer has developed a PVDC-free, eco-friendly PET Top Web that seals to thermoformable PET films or pre-formed mono layer semirigid trays. [ + ]
Career and salary report for packaging industry
Australian Institute of Packaging has released the key findings from its 2022 Career & Salary Survey report for the food and beverage industries. [ + ]
Beverage carton recycling facility opens in Sydney
The $5.5m facility has been set up by saveBOARD, with help from Tetra Pak and others, to recycle used beverage cartons into sustainable construction material. [ + ]
FSANZ updates food safety management standards
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has updated Safe Food Australia to incorporate the new Standard 3.2.2A Food safety management tools. [ + ]
A solution to caffeine withdrawal symptoms: decaf coffee
In some good news for coffee drinkers, a placebo discovery has shown decaf coffee quenches withdrawal symptoms in people reliant on their daily caffeine fix. [ + ]
Saputo invests in Tasmanian facility following closures in Vic
Saputo Dairy Australia (SDA) has announced a $20 million investment in its Smithton plant in north-west Tasmania. [ + ]
International Farm2Fork Summit to return to Australia in 2023
The Rabobank Farm2Fork Summit will be held in Australia on 23 March 2023, with over 1600 agribusiness professionals expected to attend. [ + ]
