Industry News
'Lettuce' deliver on food traceability: new guide released
A user-friendly how-to guide for tackling traceability across the Aussie organic supply chain has been released — so when is our next lettuce delivery? [ + ]
Sweet deal for Victorian chocolate factory
The Philip Island Chocolate Factory has received funding from the Victorian Government that will boost its production capacity by over a factor of 10. [ + ]
Searching for soy sauce saltiness
German food scientists have performed analysis on soy sauce to understand how it imparts flavour, which may prove useful to food manufacturers in the future. [ + ]
Chr. Hansen's 2’-FL HMO receives approval for infant formula in ANZ
Food Standards Australia New Zealand has approved Chr. Hansen's 2'-FL human milk oligosaccharide for infant formula in Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
Could a daily beer be good for men's gut health?
Research has found that both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beers can increase the presence of healthy bacteria in the guts of men. [ + ]
NZ wine industry bounces back with 2022 harvest
A productive year will help the New Zealand wine industry build back up after a poor showing in 2021. [ + ]
Peacock Bros. acquires AMR Hewitts
The Victorian-based AMR Hewitts specialises in printed carton packaging for a range of industries, with an emphasis on security and anti-counterfeit measures. [ + ]
Fat alternative for food industry using nanoparticle technology
An emulsification process using edible nanoparticles to transform oils into gels could help develop a healthier shelf-stable fat for food manufacturing. [ + ]
FoodTech Qld beckons from sunny Gold Coast
There will be plenty of products and exhibitors on show at FoodTech Qld, along with a two-day conference and networking events. [ + ]
New products bubble up for consumers
Despite its turbulence, 2021 had a strong showing for new food and beverage products, says a new report. [ + ]
Potato processing technique designed to slow digestion
A new potato processing technique designed to allow the potato starch to be digested more slowly and potentially avoid a blood sugar spike has been lab tested. [ + ]
High Australian agricultural exports defy expectations
A report outlining the state of the agricultural industry has noted that Australian agricultural exports have remained steadfastly strong. [ + ]
Growers recognised at Hort Awards
The annual awards were handed out to winners at the Hort Connection 2022 event on 8 June at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. [ + ]
Beeting the competition with fruits and veggies
South Australian scientists have found that eating beetroot provides exercise performance boosts. [ + ]
Winning format brings new food products to life
The Eat Well media team at Universal Media Co has won 10 awards at the 2022 International Telly Awards for its Eat Well TV program — including gold for Best Writing! [ + ]
