Industry News
Australasian Packaging & Innovation Awards taking entries
Entries are open for the 2020 Australasian Packaging & Innovation Awards, which recognise those who have contributed to the packaging industry. [ + ]
What's in a grain? New guidelines for flour mills
The Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre has plans to standardise whole grain guidelines and authenticate whole grain flour, to support flour millers. [ + ]
Huge growth forecast for Australian Halal food market
The State of the Global Islamic Economy Report revealed that there are many opportunities available for Australian food manufacturers in Islamic markets. [ + ]
China's Mengniu Dairy acquires Lion Dairy and Drinks
China's Mengniu Dairy has acquired Lion Dairy & Drinks for AU$600 million, prompting politicians to call for a senate inquiry. [ + ]
Government approves FTAs with Peru, Hong Kong and Indonesia
The approval of free trade agreements with Peru, Hong Kong and Indonesia is expected to increase markets for wine trade in South East Asia and South America. [ + ]
Food and grocery manufacturing generates $7.8bn in SE Qld
An economic snapshot has revealed that the food and grocery manufacturing industry has generated $7.68 billion in South East Queensland over the last year. [ + ]
Australian Government supports dairy industry with $1.5m in grants
The Australian Government will allocate $1.51 million in grants to Australian Dairy Farmers and Dairy Australia to enable a more transparent dairy sector. [ + ]
Aussie households underestimating their food waste
A report released by Fight Food Waste CRC revealed that Australians are motivated to waste less food, but greatly underestimate the quantity of food they waste. [ + ]
Tetra Pak launches fully traceable sugarcane packaging
Tetra Pak has introduced packaging made from plant-based polymers that are fully traceable to their sugarcane origin using the Bonsucro standards for sustainable sugar cane. [ + ]
Meat processing site creates 650 jobs in Qld
Hilton Foods Australia will create 650 jobs at a meat processing and distribution facility in Queensland, providing fresh meat products to 450 Woolworths stores. [ + ]
Australian drink companies cut sugar by 7%
Australia's non-alcoholic beverage industry has pledged a 20% sugar reduction by 2025 — its first progress report has announced a 7% reduction. [ + ]
Virtual tongue developed to predict taste of food products
Researchers are developing a 'virtual tongue' that can detect foods for natural ligands aimed at taste receptors, thus predicting the taste of food. [ + ]
Preparing our pork industry for African Swine Fever
Australian Government agencies, butchers and farmers are preparing themselves against the potential incursion of African Swine Fever in Queensland. [ + ]
Solar success at Foodmach
A 100 kW solar system installed by Foodmach at its Echuca facility back in 2013 has now clocked 1 GW of energy. [ + ]
Vegan, healthy products win prizes at student showcase
Vegan and healthy food alternative trends dominated the Student Product Development Showcase, with a vegan, gluten-free, nut-free snack winning first place. [ + ]
