Industry News
New chairperson appointed to FSANZ
Glenys Beauchamp has been appointed the new chairperson of the trans-Tasman food safety regulator. [ + ]
Arnott's switches to recyclable displays
The Arnott's Group is switching to recyclable displays for all of its in-store displays in order to meet recycling targets. [ + ]
Guiding Aboriginal bushfood businesses to success
The WA Government has launched guides to help increase representation of Aboriginal businesses in the emerging bushfood industry. [ + ]
Spice industry heating up in Northern Australia
Research is being conducted in the country's warm northern regions to see how spices might be grown industrially in the area. [ + ]
Nestlé has shrunk the packaging
Nestlé is reducing the amount of plastic used in the packaging for its Bakers' Choice range, but the amount of chocolate inside remains unchanged. [ + ]
Going out to dinner — by eating at home
Food sold under restaurant branding in supermarkets and other food retailers is increasingly popular, even as restaurant dining returns. [ + ]
Danone to embrace Australasian Recycling Label
The multinational company has announced that it will utilise the Australasian Recycling Label across its entire locally made product range. [ + ]
Taxes on sugary drinks work — mostly!
Research shows that sugar taxes on soft drinks can be successful, but only if consumers are aware that their drinks are being taxed. [ + ]
New Zealand's strong wine industry
The country's wineries and growers have had a strong showing in 2021, in spite of the problems presented by the pandemic. [ + ]
ACCC won't fight Lion acquisition of Fermentum
The government department investigated the acquisition due to concerns of competition but in the end found no issues in the process. [ + ]
$30 million upgrade for Norco ice cream facility in Lismore
Norco is investing in a factory upgrade which is expected to increase ice cream production by an additional 20 million litres per year. [ + ]
Fruit pickers now legally entitled to a minimum wage
The Fair Work Commission has ruled that fruit pickers must be paid a guaranteed minimum wage, instead of pay being based on the number of crops harvested. [ + ]
FSANZ requests comments on new enzyme source
A call for comment has been put out by FSANZ regarding the source of an enzyme that is currently used in a variety of applications in food production. [ + ]
Fonterra and VitaKey partner to enhance dairy's health benefits
Combining technology with natural New Zealand milk, the collaboration is set to further unlock the health benefits of Fonterra's probiotic strains. [ + ]
Reducing livestock methane with technology
A Queensland-based company is working to reduce the methane emissions of livestock through the use of chemically dosed water. [ + ]
