Industry News
The secret to tea quality
A new study has unveiled the intricate genetic mechanisms that regulate theanine accumulation in tea plants — a key determinant of tea quality. [ + ]
Bird flu detected at Victorian poultry farm
Agriculture Victoria has confirmed the presence of avian influenza at a poultry property in Euroa, just two days after Agriculture Minister Julie Collins declared that Australia was free of the disease. [ + ]
Australian Halal red meat headed to Malaysia
Australian halal beef and sheep meat will soon be available in Malaysia, with the approval of seven new meat export operations. [ + ]
National survey launched to tackle Varroa mite threat to honey bees
Varroa is expected impact the Australian honey bee industry; therefore, beekeepers are being urged to complete a survey that could provide valuable insights to help tackle the threat. [ + ]
TAFE NSW students urge women to take up careers in STEM
On International Day of Women and Girls in Science, two TAFE NSW students explain how their passion for food has led them to pursue a career in STEM. [ + ]
New compilation of the Food Standards Code
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has released of a new compilation of the Food Standards Code in a user-friendly format. [ + ]
FSANZ updates its dietary exposure assessments guidance document
The 2024 edition of the Principles and Practices of Dietary Exposure Assessment for Food Regulatory Purposes is now available from Food Standards Australia New Zealand. [ + ]
Leading fresh produce industry advocates join IFPA ANZ board
Two of Australasia's fresh produce industry leaders have been appointed to the International Fresh Produce Association ANZ's board of directors. [ + ]
Artificial 'nose' can sniff out damaged fruit and spoiled meat
Researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) have created an artificial nose using antenna technology that can detect and identify volatile organic compounds. [ + ]
Meat alternatives preferred if much cheaper than the real thing
The price of meat alternatives is the more decisive factor for their acceptance, while similarities to the real thing don't matter as much, according to a US study. [ + ]
Food prices ease on some supermarket staples
Food price inflation has eased overall in the latest quarterly CPI; however, Rabobank says it's a mixed basket, with some food costs still rising while other items experience deflation. [ + ]
Murdoch Uni's Food Centre enrolments have exceeded expectations
Murdoch University's Food Centre in Nambeelup, WA, has now achieved campus status, with a good number of enrolments. [ + ]
Natural Health & Nutrition Expo in China
NHNE 2025 is set to explore Asia's health nutrition and functional food industry, which is experiencing growth due to the rise of health consciousness globally. [ + ]
AFGC's Tanya Barden to depart as CEO
The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) has announced that the CEO Tanya Barden will depart from the organisation "as a result of a mutually agreed separation". [ + ]
Crispier break for KitKat thanks to factory upgrade in Vic
Nestlé Australia has announced a $30 million investment in technology to improve production capacity at its Campbellfield factory in Victoria, the home of KitKat. [ + ]
