Industry News
Food track-and-trace QR app to help small-scale farmers
Fighting food fraud from farm to fork with a mobile ingredient tracing system. [ + ]
Push for 'ag visa' to ease work shortages
A report has urged the Australian Government to establish a dedicated 'ag visa' for migrants travelling to Australia to be employed in the agriculture sector. [ + ]
Young consumers want food backstory from producers
Students and young people want to know more about food producers and their ethos, according to new research. [ + ]
DuPont invests in future food innovation program
DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences has announced it will partner with global innovation platform Plug and Play's Food & Beverage program to accelerate its open innovation strategy. [ + ]
Pretty fly for a hamburger
The larvae of a waste-eating fly could become a new alternative protein source for humans, according to a University of Queensland scientist. [ + ]
Wine Label Directory established to protect wine exporters
A Wine Export Label Directory has been established to help wine brand owners protect their export wine labels against copycat labelling. [ + ]
Anuga FoodTec postponed to April 2022 due to pandemic
Anuga FoodTec will not go ahead next year because of the pandemic and the associated travel and event restrictions. [ + ]
Fonterra, Nestlé and DairyNZ join forces to tackle nitrogen leaching
Fonterra and Nestlé are teaming up with DairyNZ to expand a plantain trial to help improve waterways and reduce on-farm greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. [ + ]
Unforgettable news for wine and cheese lovers
Foods such as wine and cheese may have a direct impact on our cognitive ability in our later years, according to research. [ + ]
Wine lovers urged to #chooseaustralianwine this summer
Australia's wine association has urged Australians to support local grape growers and winemakers this summer after a tough year for the industry. [ + ]
How sugar affects the hunger hormones of young adults
Drinks with sucrose compared to glucose may cause young adults to produce lower levels of appetite-regulating hormones, according to new research. [ + ]
Fonterra lifts 2020/21 forecast farmgate milk price
New Zealand dairy co-op Fonterra has narrowed its 2020/21 forecast farmgate milk price range on the back of strong demand in China. [ + ]
ICMJ webinar serves up smoking good Christmas selection
The ICMJ webinar will serve up a smoking good selection of Christmas treats with Butcher Wars star Shannon Walker. [ + ]
Making cereal bars with 30% less sugar
Healthier on-the-go cereal bars with 30% less sugar, the same sweet taste and more fibre are being developed by food scientists from the University of Reading. [ + ]
Singapore approves lab-grown chicken nuggets
Singapore approves cultured meat: could this be a major step forward for the cultured meat industry? [ + ]
