Industry News
Rising potential for Aussie wheat in Asian market
Research from AEGIC has found that the white seed coat in Australian wheat varieties gives Aussie wheat an advantage over competitors in the Asian wholegrain market. [ + ]
Funding for Qld poultry farm boosts regional development
A Rural Economic Development Grant of up to $250K could help a Queensland organic poultry producer boost employment opportunities and expand its business. [ + ]
Packaging webinar: Hero or villain in a circular economy?
The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) and thinkstep-anz will host a webinar on 23 June 2020, addressing Cradle to Cradle certification and LCA. [ + ]
Bush food: researching the green plum
Researchers from the University of Queensland are investigating the health benefits of the green plum, a native Australian fruit grown in East Arnhem Land. [ + ]
Milk processors need to know Dairy Code
The ACCC is encouraging milk processors to make sure they understand the Dairy Industry Code of Conduct. [ + ]
The impact of COVID-19 on Chinese wine consumer behaviour
Wine Intelligence has found that Chinese wine drinkers consumed more wine during COVID-19 restrictions and bought more wine from online retailers. [ + ]
Qld food manufacturer beefs up operations
Queensland food manufacturer Keppel Brand will use its $372,148 grant from the Palaszczuk govt to buy food processing equipment to expand its product range. [ + ]
foodpro to return in 2021 at Sydney Showground
foodpro 2021 will be held at Sydney Showground, from 25 to 28 July 2021, to bring together the food manufacturing and processing industry. [ + ]
10 biofilm hot spots in meat processing environments
An Austrian study has identified 10 biofilm hotspots in meat processing environments, three of which were found after cleaning and disinfection. [ + ]
KHS Group upgrades its German headquarters
Filling and packaging equipment supplier KHS has invested 20 million euros to modernise its production headquarters in Dortmund, Germany. [ + ]
Qld to showcase Aussie beef industry in 2021
Beef Australia 2021, the triennial beef industry event in Rockhampton, will help showcase the Aussie red meat industry and facilitate export opportunities. [ + ]
Cold shock: Aussie cold chain food waste study
A government-sponsored study has found that food waste caused by deficiencies in the cold food chain costs the Australian economy nearly $4 billion. [ + ]
Findings from romaine lettuce E. coli investigation in US
The FDA has released findings of an investigation into three US outbreaks of E. coli O157:H7 illnesses that occurred last year, all tied to romaine lettuce. [ + ]
Call for comment: genetically modified potato lines
FSANZ is calling for comment on an application to approve food from two genetically modified potato lines that reduce browning and acrylamide potential. [ + ]
Turning banana waste into food packaging
UNSW celebrates research that has uncovered a way to turn waste banana stalks into biodegradable and recyclable packaging material for the food industry. [ + ]
