Industry News
NZ tech company announces global plans
Fresh produce software company Radfords is extending its global reach with the help of international business development agency New Zealand Trade and Enterprise. [ + ]
NSW lamb definition to benefit farmers
The new definition of lamb in NSW, which will come into effect from 1 July 2019, is expected to boost lamb producers' annual returns by $10 million. [ + ]
BerryWorld wins five food awards
BerryWorld has been awarded five Superior Taste Awards for its strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries. [ + ]
Beer contributes $16.5 billion to Australia's economy
Domestic beer production supports almost 103,000 full-time Australian jobs and generates $16.5 billion a year in economic activity, accounting for around 1% of the nation's GDP. [ + ]
Flower extract could provide natural food colouring
Researchers from the University of Florida are investigating the use of the Butterfly Pea flower as a natural food colourant. [ + ]
Coles to buy milk directly from farmers
Starting next month, Coles will begin sourcing milk directly from farmers in Victoria and southern and central New South Wales for Coles Brand fresh white milk. [ + ]
FSANZ invites submissions on GM processing aid
FSANZ is seeking feedback on an application from DuPont Industrial Bioscience to permit the enzyme pullulanase for use in brewing and starch processing. [ + ]
Brisbane biosecurity officials battle banana disease threat
A passenger at Brisbane Airport almost brought live plants that were potentially carrying Panama disease into the country. [ + ]
Kellogg's commits to helping 3 billion people by 2030
Kellogg Company has announced its Better Days commitment to help 3 billion people by the end of 2030 by addressing global food security, climate and wellbeing. [ + ]
Antibiotic alternative for piglets shows promise
Scientists have found L-glutamine could be a viable alternative to antibiotics to help improve piglet welfare following weaning and transport. [ + ]
Tracing farm to fork and preventing plagiarism
A Danish project is developing technologies and methods that can both document a food product's path from farm to fork and help prevent plagiarism. [ + ]
ACCC highlights "harmful" practices in wine grape industry
The ACCC has proposed measures to address concerning "harmful market practices" it believes are common across warm climate wine grape-growing regions. [ + ]
Could a sugar tax work?
According to a Canadian study, taxes on sugary products and 'high in sugar' labels can help reduce sugar consumption if 100% juice is included. [ + ]
Cranberries, more than just juice
Given the belief that drinking cranberry juice could be helpful against urinary tract infections, scientists explore how it could also help in the fight against bacteria. [ + ]
'Smart glove' could help robots get a (better) grip on objects
A new smart glove could be the key to better precision and dexterity in robots. [ + ]
