Industry News
Co-investment funds awarded for F&B manufacturing projects
The latest round of co-invested projects via the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre's (AMGC) Commercialisation Fund has been announced. [ + ]
Lunchbox study of added sugar in fruit snacks
An audit of school lunches has shown that many packaged fruit snacks include unhealthy levels of sugar. [ + ]
Online safety session for Victorian farmers
WorkSafe Victoria is conducting an online information session to help ensure farmers have a safe and healthy harvest. [ + ]
3D printing trial begins in meat processing plants
Australian meat processors are trialling 3D printing to assess its usefulness in making equipment parts. [ + ]
Abattoir fined after worker fall
A Victorian abattoir has been fined $35,000 for failing to operate a safe workplace after a worker was injured in a fall from a loading platform. [ + ]
Study shows Australian wines raking in awards
A survey of international wine awards has tallied the countries with the most winners, as Australia clocks in at a strong sixth place. [ + ]
SPC completes growth capital round of funding
The company has raised over $100 million in capital, as it plans for growth into the future. [ + ]
Agricultural sustainability standard pilot launches in Australia
The pilot will see a universal sustainability standard run in Australia, with the hope that its adoption will make sustainable farming more efficient. [ + ]
Natural alternative for red beverages
Oterra has launched a natural alternative to Red40/Allura Red for beverages, which is called Hansen Sweet Potato FruitMax Red 116 WS. [ + ]
Kellogg ANZ appoints new Managing Director
Experienced Kellogg Executive and FMCG industry leader Anthony Holme has been appointed as Managing Director of Kellogg Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
Hannover Messe 2022 rescheduled to May/June
The German trade show was due to run in April but has been pushed back due to uncertainties surrounding COVID-19. [ + ]
Added sugar labelling on NIP, new standard coming
After FSANZ released its review on how foods with added sugar are labelled, the organsation will begin work on amending the standard. [ + ]
Fine Food Sydney cancelled
Fine Food Sydney was set to run in March but has been cancelled due to the effects of the Omicron variant of COVID-19. The Melbourne event will run as planned in September. [ + ]
NASA seeks out-of-this-world food technology
NASA is looking for help to develop a new way of providing food for its astronauts on long-term space missions. [ + ]
Food testing quality assurance program opens
The program, run by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, allows labs to prove the competence of their testing systems. [ + ]
