Industry News
Sour grapes: climate change could threaten wine supply
Climate change could see wine regions shrink by as much as 56%, but studies show that reshuffling where certain grape varieties are grown could help to reduce the impact. [ + ]
Have your say on proposed craft brewing licence in Qld
The Queensland Goverment is encouraging members of the brewing industry and overall community to have a say on a proposed Craft Beer Producer Licence. [ + ]
What's on show at ProSweets Cologne 2020?
From sugar-coating processes to visual checks on chocolate, ProSweets Cologne 2020 will showcase some of the latest technologies for making sweets and snacks. [ + ]
Future Food Asia 2020 to reward agrifood innovations
Future Food Asia 2020 is an AgriFoodTech conference for the Asia–Pacific region that enables start-ups to present their innovations for industry recognition. [ + ]
Food businesses could boost SA's energy capacity
Food processing businesses are being invited to participate in a South Australian Government program that could generate 20 MW of demand-side generation. [ + ]
Aussies opting for healthy drinks
Aussies are increasingly opting for healthy beverages when eating out, with sales topping $2.1 billion in 2018. [ + ]
US outbreak of E. coli from romaine lettuce declared over
Salad lovers, rejoice! An E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce from Salinas, California, has been declared over by the US FDA and CDC. [ + ]
NZ to undertake national beef survey to eradicate M. bovis
The next step in the NZ Government's M. bovis Programme is to carry out a national beef survey, to ensure that it is not spreading across beef herds. [ + ]
Australia's manufacturing sector needs new policies
Australian researchers are calling for policies to safeguard the future of the country's manufacturing sector. [ + ]
Arsenic in rice snacks above EU safe level for kids, study
An RMIT study found 75% of the rice-based products tested contained levels of inorganic arsenic that exceeded the EU safety guidelines for infants. [ + ]
UK reduces sugar content of soft drinks by 29%
An Oxford University study has revealed that the total amount of sugar sold in soft drinks in the UK decreased by 29% between 2015 and 2018. [ + ]
Nestlé invests $3 billion in sustainable packaging
Nestlé plans to invest $3 billion to encourage the plastics industry to make more food-grade recyclable plastic. [ + ]
Sales of meat-free, plant-based foods rising in UK
Mintel Group research has revealed that Britain's appetite for meat-free foods has increased by 40%, with sales predicted to exceed $2 billion by 2024. [ + ]
Plant-based bacteria used to make vegan yoghurt
A lactic acid bacteria from Danish plants has been used to make an entirely vegan 'yoghurt' with just three ingredients. [ + ]
Ready-to-eat food market to reach $38 billion by 2023
GlobalData has revealed that the ready-to-eat/prepared meals market is expected to reach US$38.4 billion by 2023, as consumers seek quick and healthy meals. [ + ]
