Industry News
A message from a sponsor of FoodTech Qld
Mettler Toledo is proud to sponsor the FoodTech Queensland trade show. [ + ]
Matthews' stand offering deep 2D barcoding intel at FoodTech Qld
2D barcode demonstrations will be part of Matthews' offerings on its stand at FoodTech Qld in June. [ + ]
Food industry and goverment repond to US tariff imposition
This week Donald Trump announced tariffs of at least 10% for virtually all imports to the US — including from Australia. How have industry and government responded? [ + ]
Norco's fresh full cream milk wins Canstar Blue award
Australian dairy co-operative Norco has received Canstar Blue's Most Satisfied Customer Award for its fresh full cream milk, after customers awarded it five stars. [ + ]
Is cultured meat possible without antibiotics?
A recent study explores the use of synthetic peptide cocktails as an alternative to antibiotics in cultured meat production. [ + ]
Egg food safety review proposes updates to Food Standards Code
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on its review of egg food safety and primary production requirements. [ + ]
Don't force the process: making foie gras more ethical
Researchers are exploring more ethical ways to replicate the indulgent taste of foie gras without using the traditional method of force-feeding ducks or geese. [ + ]
Out of the box: 2025 PIDA Awards finalists announced
Finalists have been announced for the 2025 Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design (PIDA) Awards. [ + ]
ANSTO supports seafood provenance project planning
ANSTO has participated in the planning for a new IAEA initiative to utilise nuclear and related technologies for seafood origin and authenticity. [ + ]
Industry responds to Budget 2025
As Peter Dutton responds to Budget 2025, so does industry. Here's what the AFGC said in response to the budget. [ + ]
ABARES to conduct chicken meat industry review
ABARES will be conducting stakeholder interviews and calling for comment on reports as part of its independent review into the Australian chicken meat supply chain. [ + ]
Federal Budget 2025: What's in it for manufacturers?
With an election just around the corner, the federal Budget 2025 has delivered cost-of-living relief measures, but what's in it for manufacturers? RSM Australia comments... [ + ]
Hort Connections 2025 heading to Brisbane
Preparations are ramping up for Hort Connections 2025, Australia and New Zealand's horticulture conference and trade show being held in June. [ + ]
Call for comment on mushroom chitosan as a preservative
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to permit the use of a preservative derived from mushrooms. [ + ]
Seedlab Australia's Bootcamp 11 helps incubate the next wave of FMCGs
The program is helping its latest cohort of early-stage FMCG businesses tap into consumer trends with products such as functional beverages and performance-focused snacks. [ + ]
