Industry News
Rockwell Automation names new Asia Pacific President
Scott Wooldridge has been appointed as the new Regional President, Asia Pacific, of Rockwell Automation, succeeding Joe Sousa. [ + ]
Fruit puree hiding the real taste of vegies in baby food
A study has found that some commercial baby foods that claim to have dark green vegetables could contain sweet fruit puree, which hides the taste of vegies. [ + ]
Impact of COVID-19 on SE Asian food and drink markets
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced South East Asian consumers to change their eating habits and adopt new shopping practices, according to research from Mintel. [ + ]
5 tips for keeping your food business safe during COVID-19
A food safety expert shares five tips to help businesses in the food industry meet Australian and global food safety standards during the COVID-19 pandemic. [ + ]
International farm subsidies are hurting Aussie farmers
A study has revealed the impact of global farm subsidies and agricultural trade policies on the competitiveness of Australia's rural industries. [ + ]
COVID-19 crisis: Aussies buying and drinking more alcohol
A national poll conducted by the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education showed that Australians are buying and drinking more alcohol in home isolation. [ + ]
Which country can rely on local food supply?
A recent study has highlighted how relying on 'local food' is a distant dream for most of the world. [ + ]
FSANZ calling for comment on genetically modified soybean
FSANZ is calling for public comment on an application to approve a genetically modified soybean that is resistant to a range of pests and a herbicide. [ + ]
Wiley nominated for three building awards
Wiley has been nominated for three AIB awards, including one for the facility extension of the Gundagai Meat Processors. [ + ]
Wild tomatoes resistant to deadly bacterial canker
A new study has revealed that wild tomato varieties are less affected by bacterial canker than traditionally cultivated varieties. [ + ]
Keep production lines going while working from home
During this unprecedented crisis, ABB is helping its customers with key software to keep production lines going while many are working from home. [ + ]
Cadbury unveils its 'new look' chocolate packaging
Cadbury has unveiled its new packaging for both Cadbury and Cadbury Dairy Milk, starting with its Marble range in Australia. [ + ]
Dairy outlook: COVID-19 lockdowns impact cheese and butter
Maxum Foods predicts that lockdowns in many major countries will affect the dairy sector, disrupting trade and the upstream supply chain. [ + ]
Climate change could shrink fish sizes
Researchers studying the effects of climate change have found that the global warming of oceans could make some fish shrink in size, and affect complex food webs. [ + ]
Yume develops platform to help foodservice distributors
Yume for Distributors has been launched to help foodservice distributors with the challenges of food supply availability due to COVID-19. [ + ]
