Industry News
Workplace Health & Safety Show returns to Melbourne
Targeted safety initiatives have been included in this year's Workplace Health & Safety Show, being held in Melbourne from 21– 22 May 2025. [ + ]
Fermentation study finds 'super' potential in rice wine by-product
The study explored an overlooked waste product of rice wine production which could have upcycling potential as a 'superfood', according to researchers. [ + ]
TNA Solutions to demonstrate snack automation
TNA Solutions will present its automation technologies at SNAXPO 2025 from 30 March to 1 April in Orlando, FL. [ + ]
Creating synbiotic chocolates with potential health benefits
Chocolate infused with prebiotics, probiotics and flavourings could have enhanced health benefits, according to a report published in ACS Food Science & Technology. [ + ]
Registrations open for Australasian Packaging Conference
Early-bird registrations are now open for the 2025 Australasian Packaging Conference, coordinated by the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP). [ + ]
Creating a level playing field for small businesses in the wine sector
Australian Grape & Wine has welcomed the Albanese government's commitment to extending unfair trading practice protections to small businesses, ensuring a more level playing field for businesses across the wine sector. [ + ]
Swinburne-led hub to help drive digital manufacturing locally
A $5m Digital Manufacturing Hub launched at Swinburne University of Technology could help to level up Australia's manufacturing capacity by 30%. [ + ]
Database of migrating food-contact chemicals
An open-access database of over 5000 food-contact chemicals from packaging and other articles is designed to help improve the safety of food-contact materials. [ + ]
AMIC appoints new CEO
The Australian Meat Industry Council (AMIC) has appointed Tim Ryan as its new Chief Executive Officer. [ + ]
Stats confirm price pressures on Aussie veggie growers
Latest data released showed a $140 million drop in the overall farmgate value of vegetables produced in Australia during 2023–24, despite an increase in overall production. [ + ]
Kerry Group charts future flavours in wellness
Kerry Group has launched its 2025 Supplement Taste Charts, which is designed to show the evolving flavour trends and innovations in the wellness industry. [ + ]
Allied Pinnacle and Woolworths launch high-fibre wheat ingredient brand
After 20 years of global research, the Wise Wheat high-fibre wheat ingredient is now being used in a selection of bread loaves and rolls, available in Australia this month. [ + ]
Western Sydney forum to help manufacturers and businesses stay competitive
The Western Sydney Manufacturers forum is being held next month to help Australia's manufacturing sector face growing pressure to cut carbon emissions. [ + ]
Tour highlights heat pump technologies for beverage makers
The Australian Alliance for Energy Productivity (A2EP) is leading a site tour in Victoria to show how heat pump technologies can be used to reduce energy costs for beverage makers. [ + ]
Saputo Dairy Australia finds Aussie buyer for King Island Dairy
Following a decision last year to close King Island Dairy, SDA has now found a buyer for the Tasmanian cheese-making business. [ + ]
