Industry News
FDA approves three food colours from natural sources
As part of its efforts to phase out synthetic food colours from the nation's food supply, the US Food and Drug Administration has approved three new colour additives. [ + ]
AFGC appoints Colm Maguire as new Chief Executive Officer
The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) has appointed its interim CEO — Colm Maguire — as Chief Executive Officer. [ + ]
China's new food colouring standard welcomed by industry
China introduced a new standard for food colouring on 1 May, which stipulates that it must be made from normal foodstuffs and classified as an ingredient, not an additive. [ + ]
Bega to close Strathmerton cheese processing plant by mid-2026
Bega Cheese announced plans to close its cheese processing facility in Strathmerton, Victoria, consolidating the operations at an existing facility in Bega. [ + ]
Fonterra invests a further $70m to move away from coal
At the opening of the first electrode boiler at its Edendale site, Fonterra announced further plans to progress decarbonisation at its southernmost site. [ + ]
Australian brand Rosella celebrates 130 years
Aussie brand Rosella celebrates its 130-year milestone with the release of special-edition 130th anniversary bottles of tomato sauce and fruit chutney. [ + ]
Reimagining native aquaculture in NZ with low impact on fish and environment
Fish health is the focus of a new aquaculture trial of native snapper in a specially designed low-impact, mobile ocean system in the South Island of New Zealand. [ + ]
IFPA ANZ honours Michael Simonetta with award
The International Fresh Produce Association ANZ (IFPA ANZ) has awarded its first-ever Lifetime Membership to CEO of Perfection Fresh Australia, Michael Simonetta. [ + ]
ACCC commences informal review of a proposed acquisition by Lactalis
ACCC is seeking submissions for its informal competition assessment as Lactalis proposes to acquire some businesses within the Fonterra Co-operative Group. [ + ]
Aussie packaging innovations shortlisted for WorldStar awards
Two winners of the 2024 Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design (PIDA) Awards have been shortlisted as finalists for three WorldStar Packaging Special Awards. [ + ]
FLORA awarded 2025 Innovation Excellence Award from Canstar Blue
Plant based margarine FLORA has been awarded a 2025 Canstar Blue Innovation Excellence Award. [ + ]
Haigh's Chocolates turns 110, with new facility planned
On 1 May, Haigh's Chocolates recognised 110 years of chocolate making in Australia, and also has plans to open a new $120m facility later in the year. [ + ]
Texture challenge for plant-based calamari
Recreating the chewy texture properties of fried calamari rings in a plant-based form has been a challenge, but scientists now believe they may have matched seafood with softness and elasticity. [ + ]
Report highlights priority areas for F&B sector's packaging transition
Researchers at Australia’s Food and Beverage Accelerator have developed a roadmap to help Australian food and beverage businesses shift towards more eco-friendly packaging. [ + ]
Fonterra plans to close canning and packaging facility in Hamilton
Fonterra plans to close its Canpac site, which blends and packages milk powders, at the end of July as a result of its decision to focus on higher value ingredients. [ + ]
