Industry News
Flavour-rescue tool for smoke-tainted wines
A bacterium that lives on grape plants could help to prevent smoke-tainted wines made from grapes exposed to bushfire smoke. [ + ]
Recyclable cardboard punnet for tomatoes being trialled in Vic
Costa, Coles and Opal are working together to trial a change of packaging for tomato punnets — from rPET plastic to recyclable cardboard. [ + ]
FSANZ to review regulation of toddler milk
Following a request from food ministers, FSANZ has released a proposal to review current regulations for young child formula. [ + ]
Decarbonising process heat in food manufacturing with ARENA funding
McCain Foods and Sugar Australia have both received funding as part of ARENA's initiative to help reduce industrial emissions — round 3 of funding has now opened. [ + ]
Synlait to sell North Island assets for over NZ$300m
Synlait Milk Limited (Synlait) announced it has agreed to sell its North Island assets, which include a manufacturing facility, to Abbott. [ + ]
Rolling out sustainable bread bags with 30% recycled plastic
Woolworths is using more sustainable food-grade bags for its Own Brand sliced bread, which are made from 30% recycled plastic. [ + ]
Next-gen food ingredients at Fi Asia Bangkok 2025
Kerry displayed some on-trend food and beverage concepts at the recent Food Ingredients Asia 2025 in Bangkok. [ + ]
International success for New Zealand wines, 2025 report
Exports of New Zealand wines are now valued at over $2 billion per annum, according to the latest annual report from New Zealand Winegrowers. [ + ]
$18m upgrade at QUT's fermentation facility in Mackay
The upgrade of QUT Pioneer BioPilot into a pilot-scale fermentation food-grade facility could help to fast-track new food product and ingredient innovations. [ + ]
CSIRO food science conference in November
Everything from processed food to AI-driven food design will be up for discussion in Melbourne this November. [ + ]
McNab joins Turbine Sunshine Coast precinct
With its first food and beverage tenants expected in early 2027, Turbine Sunshine Coast has appointed McNab as a project partner for the next phase of delivery. [ + ]
Have your say about the Australian chicken meat industry review
ABARES is seeking feedback on its interim findings into the review of Australia's chicken meat industry before making its recommendations to the Australian Government. [ + ]
Tasmanian honey study could help to boost its value
A long-term study of Tasmanian leatherwood honey has identified its unique benefits in detail, which could assist with product authentication and boost its value. [ + ]
Magnum Ice Cream Company celebrates its $35m facility upgrade in Minto
The Magnum Ice Cream Company (formally Streets) celebrated its $35 million transformation at the Minto facility in South-West Sydney on 25 September 2025. [ + ]
South East Melbourne emerges as Australia's top manufacturing zone
Greater South East Melbourne has overtaken Western Sydney as the new heart of Australian manufacturing, according to a new report by Deloitte Access Economics. [ + ]
