Industry News
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. [ + ]
SPC completes growth capital round of funding
The company has raised over $100 million in capital, as it plans for growth into the future. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Kellogg ANZ appoints new Managing Director
Experienced Kellogg Executive and FMCG industry leader Anthony Holme has been appointed as Managing Director of Kellogg Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
Added sugar labelling on NIP, new standard coming
After FSANZ released its review on how foods with added sugar are labelled, the organsation will begin work on amending the standard. [ + ]
NASA seeks out-of-this-world food technology
NASA is looking for help to develop a new way of providing food for its astronauts on long-term space missions. [ + ]
Fine Food Sydney cancelled
Fine Food Sydney was set to run in March but has been cancelled due to the effects of the Omicron variant of COVID-19. The Melbourne event will run as planned in September. [ + ]
Food testing quality assurance program opens
The program, run by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, allows labs to prove the competence of their testing systems. [ + ]
Proper mussel cooking recommended following infections
Consumers are being reminded to cook mussels thoroughly after a spate of bacterial infections due to improper preparation. [ + ]
An anti-competitive environment is impacting the supply chain
An association for farmers in NSW has argued that the issues facing the supply chain have been allowed to occur due to an anti-competitive business environment. [ + ]
The digital future of Australian manufacturing
The Modern Manufacturing Town Hall is an event that will show how the future of manufacturing revolves around smart automation and digital integration. [ + ]
Australian research could herald future safety of bananas
Researchers are working hard to develop bananas that are resistant to the highly infectious and persistent Panama disease. [ + ]
New framework for steviol glycosides
The International Stevia Council has announced that Codex recently adopted the Framework for Steviol Glycosides, which includes four different production technologies. [ + ]
