Industry News
Australia–India partnership an opportunity for winemakers
This agreement is seen as an opportunity for Australia's wine industry in the Indian market while allowing it to recover from the market loss in China. [ + ]
Dairy producer uses carbon-neutral milk from SA
A South Australian producer of yoghurt, cheese, quark, cream and milk is fully embracing organic carbon-neutral dairy. [ + ]
How does the Budget impact food manufacturing?
The industry reaction to the federal Budget 2022–23 was mainly positive thanks to funding for manufacturing, upskilling and regional businesses. [ + ]
PepsiCo aims for Net Water Positive by 2030
PepsiCo announces several new innovations, investments and partnerships to progress its ambition to be Net Water Positive by 2030. [ + ]
Frucor Suntory to build $400m factory in Qld
The multi-beverage factory in Ipswich is expected to be completed by mid-2024 and will include production, warehousing and distribution functions. [ + ]
NZ country of origin labelling rules now in place
New rules are in place for food labels in New Zealand, with fresh and thawed foods requiring information about their source. [ + ]
Yumbah wins national Responsible Producer Award
Yumbah Aquaculture is the national winner of the Responsible Producer Award at the 2022 Sustainable Seafood Awards Australia. [ + ]
IMCD partners with SGProtein to develop new plant-based concepts
IMCD partners with SGProtein to develop plant-based concepts using high-moisture meat analogues (HMMAs) which can help to shorten time to market for new flavoured products. [ + ]
Amcor receives packaging award nods
Three awards were handed out to Amcor at the 2022 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards, with the brand's sustainability and innovation being recognised. [ + ]
What goes into producing plant-based beverages?
Plant-based drinks will be on display at Anuga FoodTec this year, with producers offering a range of solutions and best practices for making the drinks. [ + ]
How NSW is supporting modern manufacturing
The NSW Government looks to foster innovation and modernisation in manufacturing with support for new businesses thanks to a $250 million fund. [ + ]
Barry Callebaut unveils its expanded chocolate factory in Australia
The Swiss chocolate company has expanded upon its Australian factory which is now equipped to produce new forms of chocolate. [ + ]
Uncorking a sustainable, refillable wine bottle solution
Accolade Wines has joined forces with ecoSPIRITS to launch a refillable wine technology in Australia in order to reduce the number of single-use wine bottles. [ + ]
NZ dairy startup that sidesteps cows gets $2.4m investment
A Kiwi company has received funding to develop animal-free dairy proteins in plants using its molecular dairy farming technology. [ + ]
Registration opens for ARBS 2022
The air conditioning, refrigeration and building services (ARBS) trade exhibition being held in Melbourne in August is now open for registrations. [ + ]
