Industry News
Cell-cultured quail moving closer to Australians' plates
FSANZ is undertaking a second round of consultation on a proposed approach to allow cell-cultured quail as a food, which could have potential benefit for other cell-based foods. [ + ]
MasterFoods trials paper tomato sauce packs
MasterFoods is trialling paper-recyclable, single-serve tomato sauce packs, which have 58% less plastic than the original packaging. [ + ]
Industry experts discuss outlook for Australia's food & grocery sector
Six Degrees Executive recently hosted two industry outlook events in Sydney and Melbourne to discuss economic pressures facing Australia's food and grocery sector. [ + ]
Call for comment on food processing aid
FSANZ is calling for comment on an application to amend the Code to permit the use of a processing aid for the production of sc-FOS from sucrose. [ + ]
Steinecker wins 2025 German Sustainability Award
Steinecker has won first place in the German Sustainability Awards for its biomass conversion concept, Phoenix BMC. [ + ]
Aussie legumes used to create a creamy lab-cultured yoghurt
Food engineers have used lupins to create a yoghurt that is claimed to rival dairy in taste and texture. [ + ]
Nestlé develops algorithm to uncover dogs' bio age
Research conducted by Nestlé shows that a specifically developed algorithm for biological age could predict the overall health trajectory of dogs. [ + ]
AFGC's response to the ACCC's supermarket inquiry
The AFGC is raising concerns on cost pressures on the food manufacturing industry in its response to the ACCC's Interim Report. [ + ]
Grant to advance probiotic microencapsulation tech
Xampla and Quadram Institute have received funding to work towards advancing plant polymer technology for probiotic microencapsulation. [ + ]
Kilcoy Global Foods acquires Tyson Foods Australia's Coominya Operation
Kilcoy Global Foods has officially taken ownership of burger patty giant Tyson Foods Australia's Coominya Operation. [ + ]
Maori-owned milk company invests in Rockwell Automation Plex ERP technology
Rockwell Automation is partnering with Māori-owned dairy business Miraka, which is powered by renewable geothermal energy. [ + ]
Sanitarium's proposed acquisition of Vita Brits not opposed
The ACCC will not oppose Weet-Bix maker Sanitarium's proposal to acquire competing wheat biscuit cereal Vita Brits from Nestlé. [ + ]
Gelato ingredients distribution agreement in Australia
Master Martini Australia and Invidia Foods have established an agreement to supply and distribute gelato ingredients Australia-wide. [ + ]
Kilcoy to gain more meaty insights using AI tech from MEQ
Red meat producer Kilcoy Global Foods plans to use MEQ Cameras for its meat grading, and will also be working with MEQ to build an AI-powered Insights Portal. [ + ]
Unboxing accessible packaging
This AIP webinar will provide insights from consumers living with disabilities and showcase resources that can aid in designing inclusive packaging. [ + ]



