Industry News
Blacklip oyster could hold key to Qld industry
Queensland may have an oyster field day thanks to the production of a notoriously hard to farm variety. [ + ]
OFS moves into US market with Pelican Brewing deal
The Australian developer has expanded into the United States, with Pelican Brewing Company using its software in its brewed-on-demand business. [ + ]
AIP opens 2022 salary and career survey
The survey will be used to understand careers, salaries, employment and education of packaging professionals in Australasia. [ + ]
Food manufacturers sign UK fibre pledge
Over 20 food manufacturers and producers have pledged to help increase the amount of fibre that people in the UK consume. [ + ]
Chobani announces move into milk products
The yoghurt company has turned its sights towards milks as it launches two new refrigerated milk products. [ + ]
Co-investment funds awarded for F&B manufacturing projects
The latest round of co-invested projects via the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre's (AMGC) Commercialisation Fund has been announced. [ + ]
Lunchbox study of added sugar in fruit snacks
An audit of school lunches has shown that many packaged fruit snacks include unhealthy levels of sugar. [ + ]
Online safety session for Victorian farmers
WorkSafe Victoria is conducting an online information session to help ensure farmers have a safe and healthy harvest. [ + ]
Study shows Australian wines raking in awards
A survey of international wine awards has tallied the countries with the most winners, as Australia clocks in at a strong sixth place. [ + ]
3D printing trial begins in meat processing plants
Australian meat processors are trialling 3D printing to assess its usefulness in making equipment parts. [ + ]
Abattoir fined after worker fall
A Victorian abattoir has been fined $35,000 for failing to operate a safe workplace after a worker was injured in a fall from a loading platform. [ + ]
Agricultural sustainability standard pilot launches in Australia
The pilot will see a universal sustainability standard run in Australia, with the hope that its adoption will make sustainable farming more efficient. [ + ]
SPC completes growth capital round of funding
The company has raised over $100 million in capital, as it plans for growth into the future. [ + ]
Natural alternative for red beverages
Oterra has launched a natural alternative to Red40/Allura Red for beverages, which is called Hansen Sweet Potato FruitMax Red 116 WS. [ + ]
Hannover Messe 2022 rescheduled to May/June
The German trade show was due to run in April but has been pushed back due to uncertainties surrounding COVID-19. [ + ]