Industry News
Updates from the Food Ministers' Meeting
The FMM has met to discuss food regulations and policies, including the labelling of energy drinks and how berries, leafy veggies and melons are processed. [ + ]
Beating back salmonella on food equipment using oil and acid
Researchers have discovered an acidified oil-based sanitation system for eradicating salmonella on equipment used in low-moisture food processing facilities. [ + ]
German institute analyses reclaimed wastewater risk
The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment has recommended against farming certain fresh produce with reclaimed wastewater. [ + ]
Sustainable packaging boot camp and grant program coming up
The online boot camp and one-on-one sessions will help small businesses develop sustainable packaging and access a grant. [ + ]
FSANZ accepting comments regarding processing aid
The processing aid is used for dough, pasta, noodle and dried egg powder products. [ + ]
New Zealand Winegrowers' 2022 Fellows announced
The Fellows awards recognise and celebrate individuals operating in NZ who have made important contributions to the country's wine industry. [ + ]
The Fresh Produce Safety Conference approaches
Featuring a smorgasbord of food safety knowledge, the event sees researchers, practitioners, business managers and more talking about their expertise. [ + ]
Bega Cheese's technology transition following Lion acquisition
As part its acquisition of Lion's Dairy & Drinks brands, Bega Cheese has worked with IBM's SXiQ to deliver a technology migration and upgrade. [ + ]
APPMA partners with Modern Manufacturing Expo
The organiser of the Modern Manufacturing Expo has announced a partnership with the Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association (APPMA). [ + ]
Azelis signs agreement with KMC for NZ distribution
The chemicals and food ingredients manufacturer will be using KMC's potato-based products as part of its New Zealand operations. [ + ]
King Intl. to produce local textured vegetable protein
Using Queensland-grown soybeans, King will be making soy meat for wholesale customers. [ + ]
EXBERRY to demonstrate at drinktec 2022
GNT will be showing off its EXBERRY portfolio of natural food colours at drinktec, an exhibition dedicated to beverage products and technologies. [ + ]
Foodtech Packtech delayed until 2023
The New Zealand food processing and packaging event has been pushed back to September 2023 following a court ruling regarding the intended location at the Auckland Showgrounds. [ + ]
Australia's best pie to be crowned at Fine Food Australia
The country's best pies and sausage rolls will be recognised as part of the Great Aussie Pie Competition. [ + ]
Sugarcane prebiotic made available in supply agreement
Tismor will soon make the Kfibre ingredient available to its customers after it signed an agreement with the prebiotic's producer. [ + ]
