Industry News
Aussie coffee drink experience is being exported to the UK
Australian 'ready to drink' coffee brand Hunt and Brew has launched in the UK. [ + ]
Aust chairs the World Wine Trade Group
Australia has assumed the role of Chair of the World Wine Trade Group in 2024. [ + ]
Ferndale Foods Australia enters the sports and diet market
Ferndale Foods Australia is in the next phase of its business growth after a $23 million investment in its food manufacturing facility in Ballarat. [ + ]
Varietals on trend at 2024 Australian International Olive Awards
Single varietal olive oils were the on-trend winners at this year's Australian International Olive Awards, which were announced on 25 October. [ + ]
Pernod Ricard Winemakers acquisition not opposed by ACCC
The ACCC will not oppose the proposed acquisition of Pernod Ricard Winemakers by Australian Wine HoldCo Limited (AWL) through its subsidiary, Accolade. [ + ]
Free UTS workshop for NSW manufacturers to help boost innovation
The complimentary digital transformation workshop is put forward as a way to reassess strategic priorities, identify skills gaps and access further resources. [ + ]
Lamb prices surge but producers remain cautious
After a turbulent 18-month period in the livestock market, producers are increasingly cautious about their stocking decisions. [ + ]
Artificial mouth to help tailor soft food developments
One of the challenges for the food industry is designing products suitable for age-related pathologies; the artificial mouth could help with tailoring foods to meet these needs. [ + ]
Synlait Milk CEO resigns
After nearly three years in the role, Grant Watson has resigned as CEO of Synlait Milk. [ + ]
The state of Victoria has its finger on the pulse
The Victorian Government has provided a $2.4m boost for a pulse research project that could help the state capitalise on the growing plant-based protein market. [ + ]
Call for comment on food made from a GM corn line
FSANZ is calling for comment on permitting food derived from a new genetically modified corn line after it found no safety concerns with the food. [ + ]
Refining strategies to reduce salt
There are many technical obstacles to reducing salt in food products, so US experts have refined strategies to address sodium reduction and replacement in foods. [ + ]
Workplace Health & Safety Show in Sydney
Workplace Health & Safety Show returns to Sydney Showground on 23–24 October 2024. [ + ]
SunPork launches 'maternity rings' to eliminate farrowing crates
Australian pork producer SunPork has launched patented 'maternity ring' to achieve stall-free and farrowing crate-free pork production. [ + ]
Recyclable punnets for blueberries on trial
Mountain Blue has partnered with packaging company Opal to trial a plastic-free cardboard packaging for its Eureka blueberries at Coles. [ + ]
