Industry News
Brian Walsh to step down as Chairman of Wine Australia
The Chairman of Wine Australia has announced his plans to step down from his role on 30 September 2019 with news of his successor to be announced soon. [ + ]
Government launches fund to modernise manufacturing
The recently introduced $110 million Manufacturing Modernisation Fund aims to transform Australian businesses and manufacturers, and help them thrive globally. [ + ]
Could African swine fever kill Australia's pork industry?
As African swine fever devastates China's pork industry, the Liberal National Government is fighting to prevent the disease from entering Australia. [ + ]
Frosty reception from ACCC for chilled ready meal deal
The ACCC has opposed the acquisition of Jewel Fine Foods by B&J City Kitchen, after B&J City Kitchen failed to seek clearance for the acquisition. [ + ]
DuPont wins award for its cultures
DuPont was awarded the 'Most Innovative Ingredient of the Year' award at the Fi South American tradeshow, for its Danisco VEGE cultures. [ + ]
AIP at Pack Expo Las Vegas
The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) will be joining the official partner program for Pack Expo Las Vegas from 23–25 September 2019. [ + ]
Tetra Pak distributes 500 billion FSC labelled packages
Tetra Pak has now delivered over 500 billion packages bearing the FSC logo, contributing to their target to deliver all future packages with the FSC logo. [ + ]
Achieving sustainable dairy wastewater management
IDF has published guidelines to help professionals achieve sustainable dairy wastewater management through the treatment and valorisation of wastewater. [ + ]
Cocoa bean processing can influence taste of chocolate
Research reveals that refining the process of cocoa bean fermentation and processing can influence the beloved flavour and aroma of chocolate. [ + ]
Nestlé to close tinned milk factory in Victoria
The planned closure of Nestlé's tinned milk factory in Tongala, Victoria, has been blamed on a decrease in consumer demand and cheaper imports. [ + ]
Consumers prefer no plastic packaging over recycled plastic
Research from GlobalData indicates that consumers are opting to buy products with no plastic packaging over products with recycled or biodegradable plastic. [ + ]
Economic snapshot of food manufacturing in SE Melbourne
South East Melbourne's food manufacturing industry employs 16,190 people, says report released by the Australian Food and Grocery Council. [ + ]
New research to save cows from M. bovis disease
Researchers are trying to determine if there is a better way to prioritise the investigation of farms infected by M. bovis, a disease affecting herds of cattle. [ + ]
AIRAH seeking speakers for Refrigeration 2020 Conference
The Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) is seeking speakers for its upcoming Refrigeration 2020 Conference. [ + ]
APAC Food Safety Award winners announced
The winners of the annual APAC Food Safety Awards were recognised at a gala dinner in Sydney as part of the annual APAC Food Safety Conference. [ + ]
