Industry News
Test strip detects prohibited meats in Halal food
A five-in-one strip test has been developed to detect traces of five prohibited meats in food in one single test; it also reduces processing time. [ + ]
Anuga tradeshow unveils digital hybrid format
The new online hybrid format for Anuga promises to connect industry participants digitally amid travel restrictions. [ + ]
ANZPAC Plastic Pact sets ambitious 2025 targets
With 60 founding members, the ANZPAC Plastics Pact promises to unite the plastic supply chain to achieve ambitious 2025 targets to eliminate plastic waste. [ + ]
AIP announces virtual site tour of Planet Protector Packaging
Tour attendees will hear the story of the development and manufacturing of Planet Protector Packaging's international award-winning Woolpack product. [ + ]
Kerry plans to establish a food innovation hub in Qld
Kerry Group has announced it will develop a purpose-built food technology and innovation centre in Queensland. [ + ]
NSW mice plague reaches empty Parliament House
A mice plague of epic proportions is sweeping through the farmlands of NSW, creating a worsening economic and public health situation across the state. [ + ]
Asahi Beverages brews up coffee acquisition
The purchase of Allpress by Asahi Beverages marks the company's entry into Australia's $1 billion fresh coffee market. [ + ]
Coles to process livestock at Teys Australia's Qld facility
Coles has reached a multi-year deal to process livestock at Teys Australia's Beenleigh processing facility, adding new farms to its supply chain. [ + ]
Future of alt-milk in Asia, a virtual event
The FHA Match: Dairy is a two-day virtual event that will discuss products and issues relating to the dairy alternatives market in Asia. [ + ]
Packaging manufacturer Detpak announces new partnership
Paper and board packaging manufacturer Detpak has partnered with US-based Eco-Products. [ + ]
NZ government invests in durum wheat research
New Zealanders could be tucking into artisan pasta, pizza and bread made from durum wheat grown in the Wairarapa if a new project indicates there's a market for it. [ + ]
IFT launches food system innovation grant program
The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) has launched the first annual Seeding The Future Global Food Systems Challenge. [ + ]
Don't get caught out mailing meat
Australia's mail centres have intercepted 380 kg of meat items, including 41 kg of pork, in mail parcels this year using 3D X-rays. [ + ]
Woolworths to partner with KNAPP for automated fulfillment centre
Woolworths has announced plans to construct a new automated fulfillment centre in Auburn, NSW, for improved delivery of online grocery orders. [ + ]
Food tech brings 'veggie-centric' products to market
A diverse range of new processed vegetable products is now available thanks to a government-funded project in New Zealand. [ + ]
