Industry News
Adelaide will host World Potato Congress in 2023
Adelaide has been selected to host the World Potato Congress in 2023 — an event that is expected to generate $4.5 million for the state's economy. [ + ]
Clean-packaging trends of 2019
From see-through packaging to improved supply chains, GlobalData has released the top APAC clean-packaging trends for 2019. [ + ]
Sweet taste receptor could make food taste better
Researchers have used models of a 'sweet receptor' protein to understand how humans perceive sweetness, which could impact our health and nutrition. [ + ]
Paddock-to-primals traceability system for King Island Beef
JBS Australia has announced a paddock-to-primals traceability system for its King Island Beef at an exclusive field day on King Island, Tasmania. [ + ]
Dairy industry code of conduct exposure draft released
The Australian dairy industry mandatory code of conduct exposure draft has been released, with the code due to come into effect in January 2020. [ + ]
Australian Gin: The Book
Australian Gin: The Book provides information about Australian distilleries and the challenges they face, while providing valuable information about gin. [ + ]
Improving supply chains for Qld horticulture producers
CQUniversity is leading a survey to investigate whether improving supply chains could increase returns for Queensland horticulture producers. [ + ]
Cracking 50 — Sunny Queen's not all in one basket
As Sunny Queen celebrates 50 years, we look at the smiley-faced egg company's diversification into the out-of-home breakfast market and its improved processes. [ + ]
Modified grasshoppers are on the menu
Researchers have modified the fatty acid composition of a breed of grasshopper, used in Africa as a food source, to make them more nutritious for humans. [ + ]
Helping to solve one of aquaculture's biggest challenges
The University of Queensland is developing a cloud-based solution that is designed to solve one of the key challenges to aquaculture — the outbreak of disease. [ + ]
Frozen microwave meals recalled due to Salmonella
A Salmonella outbreak has prompted Core Ingredients to recall products from its Core Powerfoods frozen meals range. [ + ]
Tetra Pak wins Product Footprinting award
Tetra Pak received the Product Footprinting award at Carbon Trust's Annual Corporate Sustainability Summit, in recognition of its plant-based packages. [ + ]
Could a human gut microbe make processed foods healthier?
A US study suggests the gut microbiome has an impact on how the body breaks down processed foods, such as cereals, pastas, chocolate and soft drink. [ + ]
Organic meat company implements forklift awareness strategy
Safe Work Australia has released a video of how safety champion Arcadian Organic & Natural Meat Co has improved its materials handling safety. [ + ]
Fonterra appoints new COO
Fonterra has appointed Fraser Whineray in the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer. Whineray will commence his role in early 2020. [ + ]
