Industry News
How can manufacturers help with the COVID-19 response?
The Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre has launched a portal for Australian manufacturers to register their support for the national response to coronavirus. [ + ]
'Whiskey webs' — a fingerprint for spirits
A team of US scientists has uncovered distinctive 'whiskey webs' which could someday be used to identify counterfeit spirits. [ + ]
FSANZ calling for comment on new genetically modified corn
Food Standards Australia New Zealand is requesting feedback on an application to allow food from a genetically modified corn line in the Food Standards Code. [ + ]
Keeping the virus at bay
From virus-killing lights and humidity controls to, of course, vaccine development, solutions are being developed to try to combat COVID-19. [ + ]
Webinar provides business planning for agriculture industry
BDO will host a series of webinars, to lend expert support to minimise the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on the agriculture industry. [ + ]
Disinfection system for delivery trucks
A manual vehicle disinfection system provides a modular solution that disinfects vehicles entering and/or leaving the premises. [ + ]
IoPP hosts webinar about sustainability in packaging
AIP members will have access to a webinar hosted by the IoPP, about sustainability in packaging. [ + ]
Fonterra reports profit recovery in 2020 interim results
New Zealand dairy company Fonterra has released its interim 2020 results, confirming increased underlying profit and reduced debt. [ + ]
Calls for govt to deem agriculture an essential service
The agriculture industry is calling for the government to deem agriculture and the food supply chain as an essential service. [ + ]
Plenty of eggs, just a demand spike
Australian Eggs' Managing Director said the pandemic has had no impact on egg production or supply; any absence of eggs in stores is purely demand driven. [ + ]
Proposed pregnancy warning labels rejected
Food Forum Ministers have rejected draft recommendations for mandatory pregnancy warning labels, the Brewers Association of Australia comments. [ + ]
Bacardi helps produce hand sanitisers
Bacardi in Puerto Rico is helping supply ethanol required to make hand sanitisers that are in high demand as a result of COVID-19, while Australia ramps up production. [ + ]
Which is better, conventional or organic agriculture?
Researchers state that life cycle assessment of agriculture is too simplistic, and ignores important positive aspects of organic farming. [ + ]
Bühler to host 'virtual exhibition booth'
Due to the postponement of the interpack trade show in Germany, Bühler is planning to virtually showcase its systems and solutions from 11–15 May 2020. [ + ]
Call to extend visas to help farmers cope with COVID-19
The produce industry is calling for an immediate extension to visas for international seasonal workers, amid fears that many will return home due to coronavirus. [ + ]
