Industry News
NZ country of origin labelling rules now in place
New rules are in place for food labels in New Zealand, with fresh and thawed foods requiring information about their source. [ + ]
What goes into producing plant-based beverages?
Plant-based drinks will be on display at Anuga FoodTec this year, with producers offering a range of solutions and best practices for making the drinks. [ + ]
IMCD partners with SGProtein to develop new plant-based concepts
IMCD partners with SGProtein to develop plant-based concepts using high-moisture meat analogues (HMMAs) which can help to shorten time to market for new flavoured products. [ + ]
Yumbah wins national Responsible Producer Award
Yumbah Aquaculture is the national winner of the Responsible Producer Award at the 2022 Sustainable Seafood Awards Australia. [ + ]
Amcor receives packaging award nods
Three awards were handed out to Amcor at the 2022 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards, with the brand's sustainability and innovation being recognised. [ + ]
How NSW is supporting modern manufacturing
The NSW Government looks to foster innovation and modernisation in manufacturing with support for new businesses thanks to a $250 million fund. [ + ]
Barry Callebaut unveils its expanded chocolate factory in Australia
The Swiss chocolate company has expanded upon its Australian factory which is now equipped to produce new forms of chocolate. [ + ]
NZ dairy startup that sidesteps cows gets $2.4m investment
A Kiwi company has received funding to develop animal-free dairy proteins in plants using its molecular dairy farming technology. [ + ]
Registration opens for ARBS 2022
The air conditioning, refrigeration and building services (ARBS) trade exhibition being held in Melbourne in August is now open for registrations. [ + ]
FSANZ calls for comments on MRLs
FSANZ is accepting submissions regarding potential changes to certain vet and agricultural chemicals in foods. [ + ]
Uncorking a sustainable, refillable wine bottle solution
Accolade Wines has joined forces with ecoSPIRITS to launch a refillable wine technology in Australia in order to reduce the number of single-use wine bottles. [ + ]
Turbine Precinct gets $33.4m in federal funding
The manufacturing hub has received federal funding to allow it to develop into a thriving locus of education, R&D and mentorship. [ + ]
Brownes Dairy using 100% recyclable unbleached milk cartons
Brownes Dairy is the first company in Australia to use Tetra Pak's unbleached renewable milk cartons in Australia. [ + ]
Scientists develop alternative for palm oil in food production
Scientists in Singapore have developed a method to produce and extract plant-based oils from a type of common microalgae, which could provide a 'greener and healthier' alternative to palm oil. [ + ]
Europeon study of high-pressure processing for foods
A study by the European Food Safety Agency shows that high-pressure processing of foods can safely kill bacteria on many foods, making them safe for consumption. [ + ]
