Industry News
Entries open for South Australia's F&B awards
This year's event will showcase several awards across multiple categories, including business, industry, consumer and individual awards. [ + ]
foodpro 2021: now open for registrations
After a long four-year wait, foodpro 2021 is coming to the Sydney Showgrounds from 25–28 July 2021 and visitor registration is now open. [ + ]
Insect industry has legs: CSIRO releases roadmap
Australia's national science agency, the CSIRO, has outlined a roadmap that shows how Australia could become a player in the billion-dollar global edible insect industry. [ + ]
PepsiCo ANZ recyclable snack packaging and local program
Alongside committing to 100% recyclable packaging across its entire snack range, PepsiCo ANZ has launched a community waste program with Clean Up Australia. [ + ]
Food traceability guide launched in Australia
Deakin University has launched a new guide that is designed to help Australian agrifood businesses track and trace food products from the farm gate to the dinner plate. [ + ]
Confectionery brands switch to 100% renewable
Two Melbourne factories that make products for Cadbury, the Natural Confectionery Company and Pascall have committed to switich to 100% renewable energy. [ + ]
Fermenting unique flavours from coffee beans
The Nestlé research team has gained a deeper understanding of coffee post-harvesting conditions, and their impact on the quality of coffee. [ + ]
Chr. Hansen acquires natural colour provider
It is the first major transaction for the firm, which has an industry focus towards natural colours, after becoming a standalone company. [ + ]
Kemin expands network to Philippines and Indonesia
Global ingredient manufacturer Kemin Industries has expanded its distribution partnership with DKSH to include the Philippines and Indonesia. [ + ]
Flavour forecast highlights global taste trends
McCormick has unveiled its Flavour Forecast, revealing the latest global trends in flavours and ingredients in food products over the past year. [ + ]
New partnership to make RFID tags more affordable
Product packaging supplier Result Group has announced it has partnered with global smart packaging solutions provider Talkin' Things. [ + ]
EU frozen potato chip dumping deemed no threat to NZ industry
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's (MBIE) Interim Report said that while dumping had occurred, it did not require tariffs to be applied. [ + ]
Celebrating meaty careers at ICMJ's Beef 21 reunion
The Australian Intercollegiate Meat Judging Association (ICMJ) is recognising its alumni through a reunion at Beef Australia 2021 in Rockhampton. [ + ]
KitKat to go carbon neutral by 2025
Confectionery brand KitKat has announced it will become carbon neutral by 2025. [ + ]
Australia Post announces it will continue food deliveries
Australia Post has today announced it will continue to ship perishable goods across the country and work collaboratively to find solutions to support small business food producers. [ + ]
