Industry News
COVID-19 virus stable in frozen human milk
A new study has found that cold storage does not inactivate the COVID-19 virus in human milk, but heat treatment does. [ + ]
ACCC lets chicken plants work together during the pandemic
Chicken plants have been given a green light by the ACCC to work together to reduce the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and associated restrictions. [ + ]
Wild yeast, algae and the science of beer and wine
National Science Week 2020, to be held from 15–23 August, will feature a range of events on the science behind wine and beer. [ + ]
Austech and Australian Manufacturing Week postponed until 2022
Austech and the inaugural Australian Manufacturing Week have been postponed until 2022. [ + ]
Seafood industry fishing for clarity in labelling laws
Seafood Industry Australia is calling for country of origin labelling in foodservice, to support the Australian seafood industry in the wake of COVID-19. [ + ]
FDA sets limit for inorganic arsenic in infant rice cereal
The FDA has finalised limits on inorganic arsenic in infant rice cereals at 100 micrograms per kilogram, or 100 parts per billion. [ + ]
FSANZ call for comment on additive to preserve beverages
FSANZ is calling for comment on an application that will allow a new type of additive, sourced from a mushroom called 'sweet osmanthus ear', to preserve beverages. [ + ]
$45 million plant to close the loop on PET packaging recycling
Pact Group Holdings, Cleanaway Waste Management and Asahi Beverages have entered into a joint venture, to construct a PET recycling site in Albury/Wodonga. [ + ]
HelloFresh meal kits to go carbon neutral
HelloFresh plans to offset 100% of its carbon emissions with help from sustainability initiatives in both Australian and New Zealand. [ + ]
Aerofloat Australia achieves three ISO certifications
Wastewater treatment company Aerofloat Australia has achieved ISO standards certification for three of its integrated management systems. [ + ]
Dairy farmer taking the lead at Australian Organic
Organic dairy farmer Jane Campbell has been appointed as the interim director of the Australian Organic board, taking over from Leo Watling until his return. [ + ]
Curbing sugar cravings with gymnema sylvestre mint
A study by Massey University has found that gymnema sylvestre mint, a plant compound, can suppress taste responses to sweet compounds and reduce sugar cravings. [ + ]
Consumers urged to buy Australian in wake of COVID-19
Consumers are urged to buy Australian products, to fast-track recovery from COVID-19. Here, Australian Made clarifies which logos denote genuine Aussie products. [ + ]
$10m mission to support resilient food supply chains
The Food Agility CRC is urging agrifood and tech businesses to join Mission Food for Life, a $10 million initiative to bolster resilience in food supply chains. [ + ]
Study reveals best label for seafood grown from cells
A study by Rutgers University has determined the best term to use for seafood made from the cells of fish or shellfish, grown for commercial sale. [ + ]
