Industry News
Four Pillars Gin wins international award
Victoria's Four Pillars Gin has been named International Gin Producer of the Year for the second consecutive year at the IWSC in London. [ + ]
Food health star ratings can improve diets, study finds
Evidence suggests the Health Star Rating (HSR) system can encourage manufacturers to improve product nutrition. [ + ]
Wine sector welcomes trade deal
Australia's national association of winegrape and wine producers has welcomed the signing of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). [ + ]
Plant-based roast and GF mince pie in stores for Christmas
A range of plant-based, GF and other alternative foods will be stocking the shelves this Christmas. [ + ]
Zehnder steps up sustainable packaging and TVP products
International packaging company Zehnder Technologies has announced its new range of textured vegetable protein (TVP) and sustainable packaging products. [ + ]
Ecofriendly fruit package finalist in sustainability award
A WA researcher was a finalist in a sustainability award for his eco-friendly bioplastic films designed to prolong the shelf life of fruits and vegetables. [ + ]
Five food safety tips to prevent food poisoning
The NSW Food Authority has urged local consumers to take food poisoning seriously as part of a push for Australian Food Safety Week. [ + ]
Carton packaging: environmental study
The study findings show that if all of Australia's F&B products were in cartons, the impact of packaging on climate change could be reduced by up to 12 times. [ + ]
Giving plastic packaging a digital identity for recycling
PACCOR has introduced digital identity to its plastic packaging solutions, enabling the correct identification of each package throughout the value chain. [ + ]
Winners of SA’s Food and Beverage Awards announced
The winners of the 2020 South Australian Premier’s Food and Beverage Industry Awards have been announced, showcasing the state’s best companies in the sector. [ + ]
Cybersecurity risks of re-onshoring Australian manufacturing
The pandemic has caused the re-onshoring of Australian manufacturing, potentially leaving businesses vulnerable to cyber attacks. [ + ]
Two hygienic design requirements added by GFSI
The food safety organisation said the requirements will have practical ramifications for food processing companies and their equipment suppliers. [ + ]
Water-efficient rice research
Scientists predict that the introduction of the more efficient C4 photosynthesis traits into rice can potentially double water use efficiency. [ + ]
Australia's grain sector to tap into plant-based meat substitutes
Growing appetite for plant-based meat substitutes brings opportunity for Australia's grain, oilseeds and pulse sector. [ + ]
Q&A with Natural Evolution's Krista Watkins
Krista Watkins from Natural Evolution Foods will be speaking as part of FIAL's Food Matrix on Thursday, 19 November. [ + ]
