Industry News
Helping Aussie winemakers crack US markets
A practical online tool has been developed to help Australian winemakers target the US market, which has 51 export opportunities. [ + ]
Rockwell Automation recognised in Magic Quadrant report
The company has been placed within the Gartner Magic Quadrant as a leader and a visionary for its manufacturing execution systems. [ + ]
'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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Beeting the competition with fruits and veggies
South Australian scientists have found that eating beetroot provides exercise performance boosts. [ + ]
