Industry News
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Pork industry threat: African swine fever reaches PNG
Biosecurity Queensland has increased critical preparedness activities after African swine fever was detected in Papua New Guinea. [ + ]
Nestlé using blockchain to enhance coffee traceability
Nestlé will expand the use of IBM Food Trust blockchain technology, to enable consumers to trace the origins of the beans in its Zoégas coffee brand. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Foodmach joins the fight against COVID-19
Foodmach has been recruited to build equipment that will enable an Australian manufacturer of surgical masks to increase production by 2500%. [ + ]
No shortage of Easter eggs this year
The Ai Group's Confectionery sector has reassured consumers that despite reports of Easter egg hoarding, there will be no shortage of Easter eggs and chocolates. [ + ]
SA packaging company to make 145 million masks
Packaging manufacturer Detmold Group will make millions of respirator and surgical masks to help the state's health workers battle COVID-19. [ + ]
