Industry News
NSW launches new online Varroa Management Tool
Developed in collaboration with the North American Honeybee Health Coalition and tailored to Australian conditions, the tool aims to empower local beekeepers. [ + ]
Fonterra charts progress against its 'Climate Roadmap'
NZ dairy co-operative Fonterra says it is on track to meet its climate targets and is coal-free in its North Island manufacturing. [ + ]
Making Australian canola oil more sustainable with solar power
Australian food manufacturer Riverina Oils has partnered with Flow Power to power its vegetable oil processing operations using solar energy. [ + ]
Calorie labelling policy vs consumption — insights from the UK
As Australia reviews the Health Star Rating (HSR) and the nutrition information panel (NIP) labelling, insights from the UK market could help inform potential changes to improve public health. [ + ]
GNT Ventures seeks startups to shape food colour innovations
Plant-based food colour supplier EXBERRY has launched an independent investment firm which will work with startups. [ + ]
Call for comment on infant formula products
FSANZ is calling for comment on an application to permit a new GM source organism for the production of a human-identical milk oligosaccharide used in infant formula products. [ + ]
Pure Dairy appoints new CCO
Dairy consulting company Pure Dairy has appointed Andrew Wellington as its Chief Commercial Officer. [ + ]
HSR and NIP labelling under review, FSANZ calls for information
FSANZ is conducting an early-stage call for information on the Health Star Rating (HSR) and nutrition information panel (NIP) review. [ + ]
Cargo airline joins coalition to reduce energy in frozen food supply chain
Emirates SkyCargo has joined the 'Move to -15°C' coalition, which aims to reduce energy consumption in the frozen food supply chain. [ + ]
Maple syrup explored as a potential sugar substitute
The potential health benefits of using pure maple syrup instead of sugar were explored in a recent clinical trial in Canada. [ + ]
Japanese beverage company's sustainability callout
Asahi Group Holdings has announced the launch of the Sustainability Growth Platform, alongside a callout for startups and scaleups to advance green solutions. [ + ]
FDA investigates PFAS in seafood
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expands its investigation on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in seafood, seeking information from industry and others. [ + ]
Expanding beyond biscuits: Arnott's acquires Prolife Foods
The Arnott's Group has expanded its 'better-for-you' snacking portfolio with the acquisition of NZ-based snack food maker Prolife Foods. [ + ]
A fresh catch for Australian plates
A new white-flesh fish variety could soon work its way onto Australian plates, following successful breeding trials by the CSIRO. [ + ]
Regularly eating nuts supports healthy lifespan, research finds
Regular consumption of nuts is associated with maintaining a healthy lifespan, research from a Monash University-led team has found. [ + ]
