Industry News
Queensland's Range Brewing wins Independent Beer Award
Queensland's Range Brewing has been crowned a champion at the Independent Beer Awards (IBA), known as the Indies. [ + ]
Free-from foods market to grow over next decade
The free-from food category, which aims to provide food intolerant people with nutritious foods, has steadily gained traction over the last decade. [ + ]
Public say no to supplement-enriched 'hybrid meats'
Consumers say they may buy 'hybrid meat' products that combine meat and other ingredients but only if they include whole plant-based foods such as onions, according to new research. [ + ]
Food health star ratings can improve diets, study finds
Evidence suggests the Health Star Rating (HSR) system can encourage manufacturers to improve product nutrition. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Kellogg, Chobani and Unilever winners at APCO awards
Food and beverage companies Chobani, Kellogg and Unilever were the big winners from the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) Awards ceremony. [ + ]
Lean, green Aussie beef could fill US consumer niche: ICMJ
The Australian beef industry could fill a niche in the changing demands of US consumers, who are seeking healthier and environmentally friendly protein sources. [ + ]
Top food trends to accelerate innovation in 2021
The report equips manufacturers, retailers and brands with the latest insights to drive innovation and answer current consumer demands. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]