Industry News
Baking surge prompts Darling Downs business expansion
Kialla Pure Foods has increased staff and production to meet rising demand for baking and cooking ingredients during the COVID-19 pandemic. [ + ]
WHS guidance for food manufacturers during COVID-19
A WHS information resource about minimising COVID-19 risks for food businesses has been published by Safe Work Australia. [ + ]
tna appoints Group Aftermarket & Services Manager
tna solutions has appointed Raj Singh as its Group Aftermarket & Services Manager, in a bid to improve its global technical support and aftermarket care. [ + ]
Impact of COVID-19 on SE Asian food and drink markets
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced South East Asian consumers to change their eating habits and adopt new shopping practices, according to research from Mintel. [ + ]
Fruit puree hiding the real taste of vegies in baby food
A study has found that some commercial baby foods that claim to have dark green vegetables could contain sweet fruit puree, which hides the taste of vegies. [ + ]
Study explains why sweeteners do not satisfy sugar cravings
Researchers have identified a gut-to-brain pathway that could explain why artificial sweeteners cannot satisfy sugar cravings. [ + ]
Rockwell Automation names new Asia Pacific President
Scott Wooldridge has been appointed as the new Regional President, Asia Pacific, of Rockwell Automation, succeeding Joe Sousa. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
COVID-19 crisis: Aussies buying and drinking more alcohol
A national poll conducted by the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education showed that Australians are buying and drinking more alcohol in home isolation. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
5 tips for keeping your food business safe during COVID-19
A food safety expert shares five tips to help businesses in the food industry meet Australian and global food safety standards during the COVID-19 pandemic. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
