Industry News
Start-up develops marbled cell-cultivated pork loin
Novel Farms Inc has produced marbled pork loin from cell cultures. [ + ]
Food and grocery industry thrives in spite of challenge
The Australian Food and Grocery Council's State of Industry report shows that the industry is continuing to do well in the face of international issues. [ + ]
Cargill invests in food fingerprinting startup
The multinational food company invested in food fingerprinting company ProfilePrint during its Series A1 funding round. [ + ]
Researchers develop 'apeeling' banana flour cookies
Researchers have used banana peel flour (BPF) to increase the level of nutrition in cookies without compromising their flavour. [ + ]
Americold expands into Tasmania
The company has acquired De Bruyn Cold Storage in Tasmania, increasing the temperature-controlled storage potential for its clients on the Apple Isle. [ + ]
EU heading to the Fine Food Festival
Europe's food and beverages will be on display in Melbourne next month as it brings its 'More than Food, Great Stories to Share' campaign to Australia. [ + ]
National Biosecurity Strategy released
Announced by Federal Agriculture Minister Senator Murray Watt, the strategy is designed to bolster protections to deal with biosecurity threats. [ + ]
3D printing approach for alt proteins
A research team in Singapore has devised a systematic approach to incorporate alternative proteins into food inks that are used to create 3D printed foods. [ + ]
Give your feedback regarding a processing aid
FSANZ is sending out a call for comment about a processing aid made by a genetically modified form of Aspergillus niger. [ + ]
Demand for Australian meat strong in China
Rabobank analysts have said that Australian meat remains popular in China, despite changing market and consumption conditions. [ + ]
Low-cal sweetener that could also improve gut health?
Researchers looking into alternative sweeteners have found a substance that is low in calories and can also feed 'good' gut microbes. [ + ]
Updates from the Food Ministers' Meeting
The FMM has met to discuss food regulations and policies, including the labelling of energy drinks and how berries, leafy veggies and melons are processed. [ + ]
Sustainable packaging boot camp and grant program coming up
The online boot camp and one-on-one sessions will help small businesses develop sustainable packaging and access a grant. [ + ]
Beating back salmonella on food equipment using oil and acid
Researchers have discovered an acidified oil-based sanitation system for eradicating salmonella on equipment used in low-moisture food processing facilities. [ + ]
German institute analyses reclaimed wastewater risk
The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment has recommended against farming certain fresh produce with reclaimed wastewater. [ + ]
