Industry News
Singapore samples carbon-neutral Aussie beef and beer
Singapore's business leaders sampled sustainably produced beef, beer and pork from Queensland, showcasing the innovation of the state's agribusinesses. [ + ]
Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group appoints Deputy Chairman
Australian Dairy Nationals Group has appointed a Non-Executive Director and Deputy Chairman, who brings a wealth of management experience to the company. [ + ]
Aussie seafood innovators scoop prizes at Fish 2.0
The Fish 2.0 Global Innovators Forum provides access to focused investors for attendees looking to improve the global seafood industry with innovative solutions. [ + ]
Meat alongside plant-based food, both on trend in 2020
Despite the buzz about plant-based foods, meat is still not off the table according to a report by New Nutrition, which has identified reinvented meat as a growth category. [ + ]
144 workplace fatalities in 2018, 13 in manufacturing
There were 144 workplace fatalities in 2018; of them 13 were in the manufacturing industry sector, according to the latest statistics released by Safe Work Australia. [ + ]
Does your meal kit meet dietary guidelines?
A University of Sydney study has found that many popular meal kits meet the recommended serving of vegetables but struggle to meet all dietary guidelines. [ + ]
Calls for transparency in labelling after fish fraud investigation
An investigation has revealed that fish are often mislabelled, leading to calls for mandatory labelling laws for Australia's seafood industry. [ + ]
Food giants collaborate to develop forest monitoring system
Mondelēz, Nestlé and Unilever are among a number of food companies collaborating on a new scheme to improve deforestation transparency. [ + ]
Roast pork with crackling — a winner for convenience
A Riverina-based meat producer has been recognised by the Australian Food Awards for its ready-to-eat roast pork with crunchy crackle. [ + ]
Singapore to ban ads for sugary drinks
Singapore will introduce mandatory colour-coded nutrition labels and ban advertising for sugar-sweetened beverages, in a major step in the war on sugar. [ + ]
Dairy company fined NZ$483K for Listeria cover-up
The dairy company behind The Collective brand and its former directors have been fined NZ$483K for withholding positive Listeria results. [ + ]
Impacts of GMO labels on fresh produce demand
As the US prepares for its new GMO food labelling laws, research shows that the labels have a halo effect on unlabelled fresh produce. [ + ]
Healthier diets are reportedly better for the environment
Researchers have linked the health impacts of food to their overall environmental impact, revealing that healthier diets are better for the environment. [ + ]
Smart Farms Small Grants offers $5 million to Aussie farmers
Grants worth up to $50,000 are available for Aussie farmers through the third round of the Smart Farms Small Grants program. [ + ]
Predicted growth for India's dairy and soy food sector
India's dairy and soy food sector is forecast to see an 8.5% CAGR increase from 2018 to 2023, according to a report released by GlobalData. [ + ]
