Industry News
Feedback being taken for food regulation modernisation
Consultation is currently open for parties to submit feedback about a far-ranging modernisation of the food regulation system in Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
Pink and white strawberries to hit store shelves
The two new varieties of strawberries, with an intense flavour and intriguing appearance, will be fast-tracked to consumers and growers. [ + ]
Biotechnology extends the life of cassava
CassVita has developed technology that could extend the shelf life of cassava from three days to 18 months. [ + ]
FSANZ calls for comment on infant formula trio
Australia and New Zealand's food standards organisation needs feedback about a combination of three oligosaccharides for baby milk. [ + ]
Westland butter factory opens in NZ
The opening of the Yili-funded factory in Hokitika means the brand has doubled its butter production capacity. [ + ]
Insect protein company receives investment
Divaks, a company in Lithuania, has received €3 million that it will use to produce nutrition-boosting food ingredients using insect protein. [ + ]
Green with envy: supply of Australian avocados skyrockets
There is an overabundance of avocados in the country thanks to rising production capacity thus consumption and exports need to go up, according to a new report. [ + ]
Scientists develop healthy gummies
Researchers have made sweet gummies and spreads from canola oil that are full of healthy fats and could be used for a nutritional boost in manufactured foods. [ + ]
Australia fights to stave off foot-and-mouth disease
Stringent biosecurity measures are currently being put to the test as the country pushes to prevent the spread of an outbreak of FMD into Australia. [ + ]
Amcor recognised for sustainability efforts
The packaging company has been given recognition for its sustainability at the 2022 PIDAs and by the Australian Financial Review. [ + ]
Australian food producers unite for farmers' mental health
A series of videos and recipes are being produced that aim to boost awareness of mental health issues affecting farmers and other rural workers. [ + ]
Raw meat for dogs associated with harmful bacteria
Scientists in England have found that dogs that eat raw meat may be more likely to carry antibiotic-resistant bacteria in their faeces. [ + ]
Brightly coloured produce can boost women's health
Degenerative conditions, more common in women, can be reduced by eating leafy greens and colourful veggies that are high in pigmented carotenoids. [ + ]
Probiotic could boost protein absorption from plant-based food
Researchers have demonstrated in a clinical study that Kerry's spore-forming probiotic BC30 can increase protein absorption from plant-based foods. [ + ]
Dairy processors and producers unite in WA
A five-year development plan for the dairy industry in WA aims to bring farmers and processors together to build resilience and growth opportunities for the industry. [ + ]
