Industry News
Falling for chocolate on Valentine's Day
Chocolate can hit our brain in the same way that love does, so could the science explain why so many give chocolate as a gift on Valentine's Day? [ + ]
Palsgaard kicks off Netherlands factory expansion
Palsgaard has started work on an €18m expansion at its Netherlands factory for high-grade PGPR emulsifiers. [ + ]
Paddock to Profit: Digital Agrifood Summit returns in 2023
The Digital Agrifood Summit will return to Wagga Wagga on 11–12 October 2023. The theme will be "Paddock to Profit". [ + ]
Sustainable dunnage solution wins WorldStar award
Opal and JBS Australia have won a 2023 WorldStar global packaging award in the transit category for their corrugated cardboard dunnage solution. [ + ]
FSANZ calls for comment on proposed amendments
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is seeking comment on a proposal to make minor amendments to the Food Standards Australia New Zealand code. [ + ]
FSANZ calls for comment on enzyme processing aids
Food Standards Australia New Zealand has called for comment on three applications to allow enzyme processing aids from genetically modified microbial sources. [ + ]
AFGC calls on government to protect food makers from EU FTA demands
A controversial EU free trade agreement has placed Australian food manufacturers under threat as it moves to ban the use of common food names on products. [ + ]
Shellac-based coating for sustainable packaging
Researchers have developed a shellac-based coating that may improve the gas barrier properties of a sustainably sourced packaging material. [ + ]
Keeping honey flowing in Qld using biosecurity zone
A biosecurity zone has been established in Queensland to protect the beekeeping industry from the threat of varroa mite. [ + ]
Novel food colouring company closes US$6.4 million seed round
Ingredient biotech startup Michroma will use the funds to help with the commercialisation of its fungal food colourants platform. [ + ]
The Sidel Group acquires Makro labelling
The Sidel Group has acquired Makro labelling to expand its offering in labelling technologies and broaden its reach in key market segments. [ + ]
A rundown of the Future Proteins conference
Over 240 visitors from around the world recently convened at MULTIVAC headquarters to participate in the Future Proteins conference. [ + ]
New test detects deadly fish virus that threatens barramundi
A third variant of the ISKN virus, which is causing fish deaths in barramundi farms in Southeast Asia, can now be identified in a new test developed by scientists. [ + ]
Could eating seaweed help the planet?
A University of Queensland-led study shows that seaweed could provide a possible solution for food security, biodiversity loss and climate change challenges. [ + ]
JBS Australia to reopen lamb and goat processing facility
JBS Australia invests around $20 million to reopen its lamb, mutton and goat processing facility in Cobram, Victoria, to meet the growing demand for the products. [ + ]
