Industry News
Nutrition claims compliance, fresh produce guide updated
United Fresh New Zealand has released updated guidance about nutrition claims on fresh produce that meet food regulatory requirements. [ + ]
Cargill expands its edible oil facility in Malaysia
Providing solutions for chocolate, bakery and dairy applications, the expanded plant will include a specialty fats production line. [ + ]
Fonterra names Richard Allen as new CEO
Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has appointed Richard Allen as its next Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Miles Hurrell. [ + ]
Perfect Automation and Omori have joined forces with packaging solutions
Packaging machinery business Omori has now acquired a 50% stake in Australian-based Perfect Automation, to help advance tailored solutions for the local market. [ + ]
Seprify and BIOGRUND develop titanium dioxide-free tablet coating for nutraceuticals
BIOGRUND partners with Seprify to bring a clean-label nutraceutical tablet coating to market. [ + ]
Foodmach invests in A&RT to help drive growth
Automation & Robotics Technology (A&RT) has been acquired by a group of investors that includes Foodmach, Packaging Partners and others. [ + ]
Seedlab Australia's Bootcamp reveals a shift to family-first food
From functional lunchbox snacks to multi-allergen-safe solutions, the latest round of cohorts in Bootcamp 13 have highlighted a shifting trend in food product development. [ + ]
Post-harvest system to improve safety and extend shelf life
Fresh fruits and vegetables are susceptible to post-harvest deterioration and contamination; but now a synergistic system could help solve both challenges. [ + ]
Auckland to host IDF World Dairy Summit 2026, registrations now open
Global dairy leaders will be heading to New Zealand (Aotearoa) this year for IDF WDS 2026; its theme is Healthy People, Healthy Planet and Healthy Economies. [ + ]
Cobram Estate Olives buys California Olive Ranch
Australian-owned business Cobram Estate Olives acquired US-based olive oil producer California Olive Ranch on 26 March 2026. [ + ]
Health claim secured for soy protein in Australia and NZ
IFF announced it has secured FSANZ approval which allows food manufacturers to link soy protein consumption with healthy blood cholesterol levels. [ + ]
Fibre-based solution for caps in development
PulPac has been developing a fibre-based cap, which will be presented publicly for the first time at interpack 2026. [ + ]
TNA to preview confectionery innovations at interpack 2026
TNA Solutions will showcase how confectionery manufacturers can simplify high-mix production while improving efficiency and reducing waste. [ + ]
Alcohol-removing technology to help remedy smoke-tainted wine
Adelaide University researchers have demonstrated how spinning cone column distillation in combination with activated carbon can remedy smoke-tainted wines. [ + ]
A merging of flavours: Unilever Foods and McCormick
Unilever has confirmed details of a transaction to merge its Foods business with McCormick, with the deal expected to be completed by mid-2027. [ + ]
