Industry News
Cherry flavour research
By examining cherry-flavoured drinks, researchers have found that flavouring containing benzaldehyde can develop harmful benzene when exposed to light. [ + ]
Brewery takes bars online amidst COVID-19 pandemic
UK brewery BrewDog will launch its Online Bar on Friday, 27 March, providing an opportunity for customers to connect and help prevent the spread of COVID-19. [ + ]
Qld closes border but bananas allowed through
Freight trucks are exempt from the latest border control measures introduced by the Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Disinfection system for delivery trucks
A manual vehicle disinfection system provides a modular solution that disinfects vehicles entering and/or leaving the premises. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
IoPP hosts webinar about sustainability in packaging
AIP members will have access to a webinar hosted by the IoPP, about sustainability in packaging. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Proposed pregnancy warning labels rejected
Food Forum Ministers have rejected draft recommendations for mandatory pregnancy warning labels, the Brewers Association of Australia comments. [ + ]
