Industry News
Five reasons to prioritise employee wellness
Global risk management provider SAI Global is encouraging employers to prioritise the wellbeing of their workers. [ + ]
Farmers2Founders program links farmers to agtech providers
The Farmers2Founders Business Growth Bootcamp allows eight farmers and agtech businesses to access resources and mentoring over a three-month program. [ + ]
Yume and SUEZ partner to tackle commercial food waste
Yume and SUEZ have partnered to tackle the nationwide problem of food waste, and are urging businesses to help reduce commercial food waste. [ + ]
How much exercise to burn off your Christmas lunch?
Research suggests that labelling food and drink with the amount and type of exercise needed to burn off the calories might be effective for consumers. [ + ]
Zero-carbon aquaculture — is it possible?
Using data science and AI, a NZ collaboration hopes to not only expand production but also transition to a zero-carbon aquaculture industry in New Zealand. [ + ]
Media influence on consumer perception of GMOs
Research shows that consumer mistrust of GMOs is influenced by the media, despite assurances from food experts and the scientific community. [ + ]
Winners announced for WorldStar Packaging Awards
The winners of the WorldStar Packaging Awards have been announced, with Australian and New Zealand companies earning 13 wins across six categories. [ + ]
Salmonella prevention plan for Qld eggs
A new Salmonella Enteritidis Prevention Plan (SEPP) will soon be in place in Queensland to improve hygiene within egg grading and handling environments. [ + ]
Australia bans sale of pure caffeine powders
On 12 December, the Australian Government acted to ban pure and highly concentrated caffeinated food products. [ + ]
Pilot plant for bio-based barrier material for packaging
The pilot plant is being built to enable the production of bio-based plastics as a barrier in transparent packaging, which could interest the food and beverage industry. [ + ]
Floating farms and smart diets: food and drink trends for 2030
Market intelligence agency Mintel has released a report predicting the top trends that will affect the global food and drink market over the next decade. [ + ]
Swine fever defences get $66m boost from government
Australia's defences against African Swine Fever will be boosted by a $66m package, providing more sniffer dogs, biosecurity offers and X-ray machines. [ + ]
On the shelf: coffee in a can
In November 2019, Suntory BOSS Coffee introduced to Australia its flash-brewed, ready-to-drink coffee that is packaged in a can. [ + ]
Meatless goes mainstream in the US
Nestlé USA has added its plant-based meat alternative to oven-ready pizzas and lasagnes. [ + ]
Charges laid over worker death in factory
Two companies and an engineer have been charged over the death of a 59-year-old worker following an accident at a decommissioned cheese factory in 2017. [ + ]
